How much microplastic is generated during mountain biking?
How much microplastic is generated during mountain biking?
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, provided concrete figures on the abrasion of mountain bike tyres in off-road conditions. Their findings contribute to a better understanding of the global microplastic cycle. They report on their research in the journal „Science of ...
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Look, it's obviously good to have knowledge like this, but I am not worried about the mountain bikers out trying to get some exercise while having fun.
We can address this issue later when we detach from fossil fuels as our main power source.
Yeah, I'm only worried about the environment when it's somebody else's problem.
Emissions from burning fossil fuels that poison our air is a completely different issue than microplastics that poison our water, soil and everything that comes from that. Two separate issues that need to be addressed at the same time.
Where .... Where do you think plastics come from?