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One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or grocery bags. It's your tires

WASHINGTON STATE, JUL 22 – Tire wear particles release toxic chemicals that harm aquatic life and humans, accounting for 45% of microplastic pollution in terrestrial and aquatic environments, researchers say.

Summary by Phys.org
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go?

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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