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Nov
Unfortunately, there is scant research into the health effects of tire particulates. One of the few comprehensive studies was completed more than a decade ago, in 2012. “At that time, it was not decided that it was the priority subject,” says Gary Guthrie, SVP, Michelin. “The priority subject was more understanding the fate of particles in water and how they degrade.”“Studies sponsored by the Tire Industry Project (TIP) of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSCD) have indicated that tire and road wear particles (TRWP) do not pose risk to human health,” says Wanka. “Inhalation studies suggest that TRWP…