We got a chance to swing by Standard Auto Wreckers in Scarborough on Sat. afternoon and drop off a couple of old tires that have been on the cottage porch for the last decade!!  A big thanks to David and Ken for taking them off my hands and I even feel good about it because the usual fee is being donated to a great cause.

Here are some cool fact that came along with the media package for this even!

Ontario Tire Stewardship and the Used Tires Program

Fact Sheet

Did you know that…

• Over 12 million tires are sold every year in Ontario
• Over 90 percent of all tires contain non-biodegradable materials such as synthetic rubber, oil, polyester and steel, which could be a burden on our environment if improperly managed
• Recycling  four tires can save the energy equivalent of 18 gallons of gasoline and reduces greenhouse emissions by 146 kg (323 lbs) of CO2 equivalent (Source: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) )
• Up to four tires can be recycled for free at registered collectors
• Your old, used tires can be turned into new, green products