kumijätteitä
Kumijätteitä refers to waste materials composed primarily of rubber. This category encompasses a wide range of items, with spent tires being the most significant contributor. Other examples include rubber hoses, footwear components, industrial rubber products, and even certain types of packaging. The durability and slow decomposition rate of rubber make it a persistent environmental concern when not managed properly.
Historically, kumijätteitä were often disposed of in landfills, leading to the accumulation of large volumes and
Recycling processes for kumijätteitä often involve shredding tires into smaller pieces. These rubber crumbs can then