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A power plant in Turkey is turning scrap tires into electricity for 30,000 people

Jacqueline Baylon,Amelia Kosciulek   

A power plant in Turkey is turning scrap tires into electricity for 30,000 people
International1 min read
  • Billions of used tires wind up in landfills each year, contributing to worldwide pollution.
  • But one power plant in Turkey is burning recycled tires to create energy for 30,000 homes.
  • The project also contributes $8 million to Turkey's economy a year, according to the company behind it.

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