Talkin' Tires: Episode 23 | Stratton Kirton | Liberty Tire

Join host Craig Hunter on this episode of Talkin’ Tires as he interviews K. Stratton Kirton, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Liberty Tire Recycling, about the vital role of sustainability and corporate policy in the modern tire industry,. Kirton provides an inside look at how state-level management models and market incentives—ranging from successful programs in Utah and Georgia to funding challenges in Washington—impact the handling of the over 300 million scrap tires generated annually in the U.S. The discussion also addresses public safety concerns by highlighting scientific findings from the EPA and the mission of the "Better Play" initiative to educate families on the safety and benefits of recycled rubber surfaces. Finally, Kirton emphasizes that transparent collaboration between private industry and government stakeholders is the essential key to solving environmental issues like illegal dumping. Produced by Recycled Media.