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Our report found that in 2016, four sources of microplastics alone accounted for 1.3 million metric tons (Mt)—or 11%—of total ocean plastic pollution. These were microbeads used in personal care products such as face scrubs and body washes; the breakdown of plastic fibers caused when synthetic textiles are washed; plastic pellets, also known as nurdles, that are used in the production of almost every plastic item; and the wear and tear of car tires, with this final source making up more than three quarters (78%) of microplastic pollution in the ocean.

For tires, improving design and reducing the number of miles driven, for example by increasing use of public transport instead of individual/private cars, can nearly halve microplastic pollution from tires by 2040.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Always fun to read about considering I live about 20' from a busy highway.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

If you haven’t already, investing in HEPA filtration is a good idea. Vacuuming and dusting is also supposed to help, I regret to report.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I remember seeing a video where someone was trying to extract precious metal from highway dust. And they stuff they sweeped up made me really glad I don't live near a busy road anymore.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I tried to find it on his channel and couldn't. Got a link?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do you really find that fun to read about or is that the plastic talking?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

... is the plastic here in the room with us right now?

(Yes, yes it is)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

You probably had to touch plastic 75 times to type that

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

The plastic is stored in the balls

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Try not to breathe at home.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I've tried to quit breathing, but it seems that I'm addicted.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I really need to replace my plastic clothing and blankets..

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

YeAH WeLL BiKES HaVe TIrEz SO sTop RiDINg uR BIke In tHe ROad!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Thanks. I feel like I’m always the one having to mention this one. It’s the biggest reason I became so negative on EVs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not surprising, tires are constantly worn.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

not surprising, but certainly damning

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

I mean, the show isn't great, but damn...