Black Bear Carbon
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingUtrecht, Netherlands2-10 Employees
Black Bear Carbon, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, advances the circular management of waste tires by converting them into a reusable carbon black product and recovering oil and gas from tire remnants. It is described as the world's first producer of Cradle to Cradle Certified carbon black, produced from end-of-life tires rather than burning fossil fuels. The by-products can be used to generate heat, electricity, or steam, providing additional income streams alongside the carbon black. The company partners with tire collectors worldwide to address the waste tire challenge. Carbon black is a key additive in rubber, plastics, inks, and paints, and Black Bear Carbon supplies this material as a sustainable alternative to conventional carbon black. With a small team, the company operates in the renewable energy and materials manufacturing space and pursues collaborations to expand the use of recycled carbon black.