New life to what cities discard
turning recycled waste into meaningful, sustainable urban design
About project
The "Re ti" collection consists of three objects: children’s playground equipment, road barriers, and benches for public spaces. These objects not only address an ecological problem but also create a new perspective – transforming waste into resources. The objects protect against terrorist attacks during events, contribute to spreading sustainability, encourage children’s creativity and curiosity, foster dialogue between city residents and visitors about sustainability, and shape a conscious attitude toward the future environment.
Design that creates
The ELT (End-of-Life Tire) study conducted during the research opened new opportunities to view tire waste not as a problem, but as an untapped resource. Applied technologies, scientific research, experimental studies, and innovative application methods made it possible to analyze the properties of different granule fractions and reveal their multifunctional potential in creating spatial, three-dimensional objects suited for small-scale architecture.
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Recycled rubber, endless imagination, playful learning...
Recycled rubber, safe streets, better world....
Recycled tires, modern benches, zero compromise...
Bench for open space
Road barrier
Playground equipment
Re-TI products are created using a cold-pressing manufacturing process that requires no heating, melting, or energy-intensive machinery. The rubber is shaped without thermal treatment, relying only on human force or minimal mechanical assistance, which significantly reduces energy consumption throughout production. Using recycled binders instead of heat allows the material to be securely formed while remaining 100% recyclable. This low-impact process stands apart from conventional recycled rubber manufacturing, which typically depends on high temperatures and additional engineering energy. As a result, Re-TI objects can be recycled and re-formed repeatedly, maintaining material quality, eliminating waste, and strengthening a truly sustainable, circular economy.
Re-TI products are made from recycled tires using a low-energy cold-press process, ensuring 100% recyclability and supporting a circular economy.
Zero-Heat, Zero-Waste
Manufacturing
Our mission & vision
We transform discarded tires and their products — from used tires to surfaces like football fields — into modular, sustainable urban objects. By addressing both tire waste and recycled product challenges, we create durable, eco-friendly designs that inspire creativity, foster circular thinking, and shape public spaces for a more sustainable future.
ABOUT THE CREATOR
Eglė Alejevaitė
Award-winning designer recognized with the National Good Design Award (2022), I bring research-driven, socially responsible, and sustainability-focused thinking into every project. As a Vilnius Academy of Arts graduate (BA + MA), I specialize in material innovation and functional urban design solutions that improve everyday life.
Through the Re-Ti project, I transform recycled tires into durable, three-dimensional objects for public spaces. My research examines their environmental and human impact, durability, safety, and how children interact with playground forms, as well as the design of road barriers for safe urban events.
The Re-Ti collection includes playground equipment, road barriers, and public space benches, turning tire waste into valuable, functional, and sustainable urban solutions. By repurposing recycled tires, the project enhances public spaces, promotes sustainability, and inspires communities to rethink the future of cities.
As seen in / Partners
This project is strengthened by partnerships with academic and cultural institutions that foster research, innovation, and sustainable design practices.
Get in touch
+37061040885
info@re-ti.io