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Schwalbe is continuing to roll out its tube recycling programme. With immediate effect, customers in France and Italy can also return used bicycle inner tubes to specialist retailers. These are sent back to Schwalbe in bundles, recycled using a devulcanization process developed in-house and used for the production of new …

Schwalbe has taken the Green Marathon to the next level in terms of environmental friendliness and increased the proportion of recycled and renewable materials from 70% to 80%. The basis for this is recycled nylon, which is used in the carcass of the tyre and completely replaces petroleum-based nylon. The …

Schwalbe launched the Green Marathon in June of 2023, and eight months on the German brand is now sharing detailed insights into the research methodology it has followed to measure and share the impact of this sustainability-focused product. Positioned as “the world’s first bicycle tyre with a closed material loop”- …

Schwalbe is one of the manufacturers leading the way in regards to tackling its own ecological impact head on in the cycling industry. Daniel Blackham speaks to Felix Jahn, the brand’s CSR manager This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here …

Schwalbe has published its second CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) report, titled “Dedicated Recyclist”. The bicycle tyre manufacturer discloses its CSR commitment and describes its progress in achieving its ambitious goals for the 2022 reporting year. Frank Bohle, CEO at Schwalbe, said: “With our second CSR report, we not only ensure …

Eurobike took place in Frankfurt last week with more than 1,900 companies showcasing their latest and greatest across 150,000 square metres of exhibition space. The BikeBiz team rounds up some of the products that were on show. GasGas Moto Urban Cruiser Pierer New Mobility’s GasGas brand has unveiled the Moto …

Schwalbe has introduced the Green Marathon, the first bicycle tyre made predominantly from used tyres. It is produced with 100% fairly traded natural rubber and consists of 70% recycled and renewable materials. The brand has achieved this percentage through years of research and development work, incorporating the largest possible range …

German tyre brand Schwalbe has announced a commitment increase the share of Fair Rubber in its products.  Fair Rubber is a German-based association that aims to improve the working and living conditions of rubber producers in rubber-producing nations including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.   Schwalbe has expanded the Fair Rubber …

The Bicycle Association (BA) has marked International Women’s Day with the launch of Diversity in Cycling. The project is aimed at tackling the lack of diversity in the cycling industry, and unlocking additional growth by reaching out to new customer audiences and recruiting more diversely, particularly at leadership level. To …

Tyre manufacturer Schwalbe has issued a warning over online stores that falsely claim to stock its products.   The German brand has issued a statement alerting consumers about fake online stores that have been defrauding customers, who may pay money but never receive goods. Schwalbe said it has taken measures to …