Continental Tire Canada will eliminate single-use plastic tire bags. , The Canadian Business Journal

MISSISSAGA, ON, November 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the example of grocery stores and retailers, Continental Tire Canada will discontinue the use and application of plastic tire bags. In compliance with the government ban on single-use plastics set on December 20th^th2022, Continental Tire Canada will stop sourcing single-use tire bags on December 1st^st, 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, we will offer a new solution with reusable bags made from recycled materials. Earlier this year, the Canadian government released a report on plastic pollution. They found that out of his 4,667 kt of plastic put into the Canadian market in 2016, an estimated 3,268 kt was disposed of as waste.

Sustainability is at the core of Continental Tire’s values ​​and continues to drive the ongoing transformation of the economy towards a healthy ecosystem for sustainable mobility and industry. Since 1871, the tire mogul has developed pioneering technologies and unique services for sustainable, connected mobility of people and goods. With the goal of becoming the world’s leading tire company, the company focuses on environmental and social responsibility. A key aspect of Continental’s environmental strategy is to make its business sustainable at all levels.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility for people and their goods. A technology company founded in 1871, the technology company provides safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental will achieve a turnover of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of our founding.

The Tire Group division has 24 production and development sites around the world. Continental is one of the leading tire manufacturers with over 57,000 employees and in this group sector he recorded sales of €11.8 billion in 2021. Continental is one of the technology leaders in tire manufacturing, offering a wide range of products for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, special purpose vehicles and two wheelers. Through continuous investment in research and development, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, cost-effective, environmentally friendly and efficient mobility. The tire business portfolio includes tire trading and fleet application services, as well as tire digital management systems.

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