More than 200,000 tonnes of small plastic particles deposited on roads all over the globe are being carried by global winds into the oceans, the study shows.The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, are the latest to showcase the impact microplastics are having on all areas of life worldwide.
Research recently revealed plastic particles were even being found in fruits and vegetables.
The new study estimated that 550,000 tonnes of particles were shed by tyres and brakes every year and that some of the finest debris can remain in the air for a month.
