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Where does the rubber go?

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I read somewhere that in the early days of the pneumatic tire, someone predicted that there would soon be 6 inches or more of rubber dust all over the roads. That did not happen but that 1/4" or more that we are all wearing off our tires must go somewhere. My guess is carbon dust, CO2, and VOC into the air. Does anyone have any data on this? I posted this on the Chemical Environmental Control Forum as well.


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Next time, please indicate to all that you've already posted this question.

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I thought that is what my last sentence was doing. Is there a way to make a wider posting? Perhaps you mean I should place a similar sentence on the Chemical Environmental Control Forum. I have just done that. Thanks for the reminder.

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I recall reading a long time ago that there is a bacteria thats found an environmental nich eating tire rubber
 
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