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March 08, 2021

eTracks in the News – Recycling Product News Article

A 2020 survey conducted by eTracks Tire Management Systems — a company that works on behalf of tire producers to meet their regulatory obligations of recycling tires — is looking to dispel the myths and misinformation about the tire recycling industry, and with good cause: the survey revealed that only one third (37 percent) of Ontarians know that, in Ontario, tires are recycled. Nearly half (49 percent) of Ontarians do not know whether they’re recycled or thrown into landfills, and 14 percent of residents – a whopping 1.5 million adults in Ontario – do not believe tires are recycled at all. In reality, tire manufacturers and automakers are responsible for recycling every tire they sell in Ontario, yet only 32 percent know this is the case. “Regardless of some of these knowledge gaps and myths, it’s encouraging to know Ontarians want to help the environment,” said Steve Meldrum, CEO of eTracks Tire Management Systems. “And while the survey shows that knowledge of the tire recycling ...

January 01, 2021

2020 Annual Report

Between the COVID-19 pandemic that ground the world to a halt, and the resulting slow-down of tires purchased in a sluggish economy, 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory. The pandemic had a large-scale impact on all of us, with unprecedented disruptions in how we live, work, commute, and operate as businesses. It was the first time many of us moved out of the office and into our homes for months at a time. eTracks staff worked quickly to adapt operations, and with many online communication modalities already in place, our team was able to mobilize the transition from office-to-home quickly and efficiently. Most importantly, these measures allowed us to protect our staff while ensuring our customers continued to receive unwavering compliance service. Learn more, read the 2020 Annual Report