Environmental Waste International Inc. announced that it has received Environmental Compliance Approvals from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to operate its tire recycling plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as a commercial facility. EWS had successfully run the plant as a demonstration and R&D facility for five years prior to the Company's submission to the MECP. The plant, using the EWS' patented microwave technology, will process end of life tires producing recycled carbon black, oil, steel and syn gas in an environmentally friendly manner. The high-quality carbon black is used as a replacement for virgin carbon black in plastic and rubber products. The oil and steel are utilized as raw feedstock, offsetting the requirement for new virgin materials. The syn gas provides energy for the plant. Tire recycling plants using EWS' technology do not require tipping fees, carbon credits or other government support to generate a compelling ROI. EWS is now in a position to begin the upgrade of the Sault Ste. Marie facility which will include the Company's latest technology.