Tires are complex chemical products. When they wear away, they release additives into the environment that can poison wildlife.
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New research reveals how roads channel microplastics from car tires and brake pads to remote ocean habitats.
Until recently, there were few ways in which tires could be recycled or repurposed – but researchers have discovered a new chemical process that shows promise.
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