Briefing paper: Tyre wear particles are toxic for us and the environment

Summary

Authors

Dr Zhengchu Tan, Dr Alex Berry, Professor Maria Charalambides, Dr Ana Mijic, Dr Will Pearse, Professor Alexandra Porter, Professor Mary P. Ryan, Professor Robert N. Shorten, Dr Marc E. J. Stettler, Professor Terry D. Tetley, Dr Stephanie Wright and Dr Marc A. Masen

Publication date

February 2023

Overview

This briefing paper discusses the current knowledge on the effects of tyre wear particles on our health and environment, highlights the need for an ambitious research agenda to build further understanding of the impacts on people and nature and develop solutions, and includes recommendations for policymakers.

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