Tyre wear accounts for the largest share of microplastic input into the environment
This figure is surprising: every year in Germany, about 1.2 kilogrammes of tyre wear
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Undesired fibres: Microplastics released from textiles
A large volume of microplastics from sports and outdoor textiles enters the water cycle through washing. It is possible, however, to take countermeasures as early as the production stage. Consumers, too, can take measures themselves.
Unfortunately, plastic packaging remains virtually indispensable in retail.
Many consumers would like to see the amount of plastic involved in their shopping decrease. Researchers have investigated how this can be achieved and have discovered many obstacles that demonstrate that the road to a plastic-reduced shopping world is still a long one.
Plastics in soils: Precaution is key
Every year, more than 19,000 tonnes of plastics end up in the soil in Germany. Little is known about the consequences, but a scientific assessment suggests that rapid and comprehensive countermeasures should be taken.
