Tommy Tyre and uses for old tyres

TOMMY TYRE

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT – TYRES

Currently, over 25 million tyres end up in UK landfill sites each year.

Each car in its lifetime uses on average 17 tyres

Tyres consist mainly of steel, rubber compound and textiles (often in the form of cotton).

It is estimated that 70% of tyres are presently recycled

USES FOR OLD TYRES

•	boat and dock fenders
•	under road surfaces
•	sports tracks
•	weights on silage sheeting on farms
•	crash barriers at motor racing circuits
•	children's play surfaces and furniture
•	protection for young plants and trees
•	compost heap containers
•	roof tiles
•	noise control products
•	motorway embankments
•	mats, soles & heels for shoes, bike pedals
•	artificial reefs and coastal defences

TOMMY SAYS
“DON'T GET TYRE-D OUT!”

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