From rubber to rice: Goodyear debuts tyre made from 70 per cent sustainable material

James Murray
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Credit: Goodyear

Global giant hails 'significant progress' towards goal of delivering 100 per cent sustainable-material tire by 2030

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has today unveiled a demonstration tyre made using with 70 per cent sustainable-material content, including soy bean oil, rice husks, and plastic recycled from old bottles....

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