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The Great Microplastic Pollution Debate

Traffic Technology International 2021

Summary

This industry article presents a research project by road marking company Swarco examining whether road markings contribute significantly to microplastic pollution, finding that road markings are not a major microplastic source compared to tire wear and other factors. The article addresses a specific claim in the broader microplastics debate.

Microplastics from road markings have been suspected of contributing heavily towards pollution. Swarco led an international research team to prove otherwise

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