Did You Know a Tire Can Take Up to a Thousand Years to Break Down?

End-of-life tires are one of the most polluting forms of waste on the planet. Made from tough materials that are hard to decompose, they can take up to a thousand years to break down completely. During that time, they not only take up space in landfills and dumps, but also release toxic substances that affect the soil, water and air.

In Paraguay, thousands of tires are discarded every year, and many end up piling up in open spaces, where they also become breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitoes. That is why recycling tires is not just an environmental issue: it is also a key public health measure. And that is where Ecocur’s work comes in.

Ecocur turns this waste into new opportunities: construction materials, sports courts and other sustainable uses. In doing so, it keeps tons of rubber from polluting the environment for centuries. Recycling with purpose is possible, and Ecocur is proving it every day.