Driving Towards Cleaner Oceans: Addressing the Threat of Car Tyre Emissions
What is the main problem? Car tyres, through abrasion on road surfaces, release tiny particles known as tyre wear particles (TWPs), which pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. These particles accumulate in soils and water bodies, contributing to microplastic pollution in rivers and oceans. Roadside drainage systems play a major role in transporting…