Tires are undercover agents in our global landscape. These microplastic donuts have quietly traversed the globe, introducing a new dimension. Despite their vital role, achieving a balance is essential. Join us for the premiere of Creekside Convo as we steer towards sustainable coexistence with tires!
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Full Source notes: https://sites.cns.utexas.edu/urbanecosystems/podcast
REFERENCES
CONCERNS:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221021093733.htm
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/07/electric-vehicles-tires-wearing-out-particulates/674750/
https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/weighty-issue-of-electric-cars#:~:text=What%20you'll%20notice%20%E2%80%93%20which,have%20been%20getting%20heavier%2C%20faster
https://www.recycletechnologies.com/tesla-battery-recycling/#:~:text=Recycling%20challenges%3A&text=Not%20properly%20recycling%20Tesla%20batteries,with%20less%20strict%20environmental%20regulations
HISTORY:
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-invention-of-the-wheel-1992669
https://www.ustires.org/how-tire-made
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2022/03/18/what-happens-when-tires-reach-the-end-of-the-road/?sh=2fd373a96fed
MICROPLASTICS
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664766/
SOLUTIONS:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sustainable-solutions-ev-tire-pollution-rajesh-gopinath-kumar/
https://www.texastribune.org/2014/09/25/poll-few-texans-use-public-transportation-main-mod/#:~:text=Poll%3A%20Most%20Texans%20Don't,percent%20rely%20on%20public%20transportation.
https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2019/10/is-good-public-transit-becoming-more-politically-viable-in-texas/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emanuelabarbiroglio/2020/09/17/device-to-capture-tyre-particles-wins-2000-uk-dyson-award/?sh=16e7c6b55284
https://thetyrecollective.com/
https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-look-space-rovers-limit-car-tire-pollution-1818894
https://www.smarttirecompany.com/
MUSIC:
https://youtu.be/DVEUcbPkb-c?si=Jy12ls_pUN5YWZMJ
Special thanks to Adam Dailey for composing the intro.