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I didnt know it had that much of an impact. Another reason to abolish cars for all but the most necessary services.

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It’s the same with rotors and brake dust. Idk where people think that stuff goes when they’re worn out. All people know is exhaust emissions but non exhaust emissions are doing untold damage too.

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Asbestos frikkin’ everywhere

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They don’t use asbestos any more.

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I can’t get the article to load, but I imagine this is the result of storm drains taking runoff directly from roadways into waterways, not particles blowing through the air and landing in the sea. Seems like it’s past time to stop putting unfiltered water into waterways after it’s been contaminated by human activities.

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Genuinely surprised it wasn’t polyester in the wash, I also didn’t realise there was so much plastic in rubber

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Rubber is plastic - it’s just a plastic that is softer at room temperature.

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I’m not surprised, yet also the AMOUNT is shocking.

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I was sure it would be fishing nets.

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