Bridgestone debuts tyre made using 75 per cent recycled and renewable materials

James Murray
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Bridgestone debuts tyre made using 75 per cent recycled and renewable materials

Company hails major step forward in efforts to create a sustainable tyre made from synthetic and natural rubber

Global tyre giant Bridgestone has unveiled a new demonstration tyre made from with 75 per cent recycled and renewable materials, which executives hailed as a "significant milestone" towards its goal of...

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