How much microplastic is generated during mountain biking? (www.uni-bayreuth.de)

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[-] LikeTearsInTheRain@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 1 week ago

I think only about 25% of tire materials are natural. The rest are synthetic rubber, resins and fillers, then metal.

[-] BinzyBoi@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Huh, TIL syntheic rubber is a thing

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