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> direct release of microplastics from road runoff during rain and storm events equates to 44% of global release of microplastics into our oceans [1]. > Car ti
by sergeykish 6y ago
> direct release of microplastics from road runoff during rain and storm events equates to 44% of global release of microplastics into our oceans [1].
> Car tires and synthetic clothing are major sources of plastic pollution [2].
Check out nice infographics [3]
[1] https://www.celticwater.co.uk/bloghow-does-plastic-get-into-the-ocean-plastic-pollution-from-roads/ https://www.celticwater.co.uk/bloghow-does-plastic-get-into-...
[2] https://resourcelab.dk/plastics/pollution/oceans/2018/10/11/plastic-polution-tires-clothing.html https://resourcelab.dk/plastics/pollution/oceans/2018/10/11/...
[3] https://www.google.com/search?q=microplastics+source&tbm=isch https://www.google.com/search?q=microplastics+source&tbm=isc...