CLA exemplar Tires Manufacturing Use Disposal Tires Manufacturing

Tires: Manufacturing • The raw material for tires (isoprene) originally came from trees •

Tires: Use • As Tires are used, the rubber slowly flakes off over time

Tires: Disposal • 290 million tires are disposed of annually • There is a

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CLA - exemplar Tires Manufacturing Use Disposal

Tires: Manufacturing • The raw material for tires (isoprene) originally came from trees • During WWII, scientists discovered ways to convert crude oil into isoprene. • Currently, about 26 litres of oil is required to make 1 tire. Home

Tires: Use • As Tires are used, the rubber slowly flakes off over time • Worn down rubber does not decompose • It finds its way into rivers, lakes and streams • Currently there is limited research in the long term effects of rubber pollution Home

Tires: Disposal • 290 million tires are disposed of annually • There is a high risk associated with tire dumps See Hagersville Tire Fire • Currently there exists multiple uses for recycled tires including; mats in arenas, auto parts, outdoor sports track etc. Home

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