Rubber Technology International Signs Agreement With Recovery Technologies Group

    LOS ANGELES--May 6, 2002--Rubber Technology International, Inc. (OTCBB:RTEKE) ("RTI") announced today that the Company has reached an agreement with Recovery Technologies Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("RTG"), for the lease of RTI's Los Angeles facility and the equipment located in that facility.
    The decision to lease the Los Angeles facility came after months of exploration into alternative restructuring of financing and exploring possible offers for acquisition of the Company. The Company's attempt to develop alternative financing options to cover its cash shortfall, which resulted from last year's order cancellations and postponements, were not successful.
    Trevor Webb, President of RTI stated, "Due to our financial position, we determined that it would be in the Company's best interest to seek an arrangement to put a stop to our continual monthly losses. We explored several offers and believe that our agreement with RTG will prove to be the most favorable option for RTI, and we look forward to working with them."
    The lease agreement allows RTI to eliminate virtually all of the Company's overhead and creates a steady stream of income. Under the terms of the agreement, RTI agreed to lease its Los Angeles crumb rubber production facility to RTG in exchange for $26,000 per month for five years. After five years, RTG has an option to extend the lease or purchase the Los Angeles facility. In addition to leasing its crumb rubber facility, RTI is currently exploring options for venture arrangements in its sand and gravel operation in Jean, Nevada.
    Recovery Technologies Group, Inc. is based in New Jersey and has tire collection and processing facilities throughout North America.

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. More information about potential factors that could affect Rubber Technology's business and financial results is included in the company's quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and annual reports on Form 10-KSB on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company cautions investors that its business and financial performances are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.