Researchers identify rubber-related chemicals in Swiss milk

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What happened

Every year, tire and road wear release an estimated 6 million tons of rubber particles into the environment, some of which eventually reach agricultural land through the air, water runoff and fertilizers.

Key facts

  • Every year, tire and road wear release an estimated 6 million tons of rubber particles into the environment, some of which eventually reach agricultural land through the air, water runoff and fertilizers.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:07:05 UTC.

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