Post by Continental

Natural rubber makes up to 20% of a passenger car tire’s and up to 40% of a truck tire’s weight – and for good reason. The molecular structure of natural rubber gives tires unique properties that synthetic alternatives as of today simply cannot replicate. That's why, in modern tire design, natural rubber isn't a legacy material – it's indespensable. With more than 70% of the global natural rubber production being used for tires, our industry depends on this resource like no other. This comes with responsibility: we are committed to sourcing natural rubber transparently and responsibly – protecting forests, biodiversity and the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers who cultivate the Hevea brasiliensis tree in tropical regions. Read more: https://ow.ly/rAYS50Zmlt8