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The number one cause of micro-plastic pollution near waterways is from car tires. Just another reason cars are such a detriment to our society.
by megablast 5y ago
The number one cause of micro-plastic pollution near waterways is from car tires. Just another reason cars are such a detriment to our society.
- shadilay 5y agoBuses and bicycles do not have tires?
- Ndymium 5y agoPer passenger, buses have far fewer tires. Bicycle tires wear down slower than car tires, and are smaller so there is less to wear anyway.
- Robotbeat 5y agoPossibly you’re correct about bikes, but I suspect buses and cars have similar tire wear per passenger mile, with only a slight advantage for buses. Also, rubber biodegrades. Brake dust and rail dust are also concerns.
- ric2b 5y ago> but I suspect buses and cars have similar tire wear per passenger mile, with only a slight advantage for buses. Why do you suspect that? The amount of vehicle weight per passenger that those tires have to carry is significantly higher in a car than a bus.
- himinlomax 5y agoThe wear and tear is a function of weight and speed. It's also not linear.
- akomtu 5y agoCars are also the backbone of our society.