How old tires are turned into electricity

• 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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EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in December 2020.