WE STRIVE FOR

THE CHALLENGE

Tyre and Road Wear Particles (TRWP) are tiny debris which are formed during normal driving conditions from the friction between the tyre and the road necessary to ensure sufficient grip and safety. Because of their size and composition, these particles are commonly associated with microplastics.

The friction between tyre and road is essential to ensure drivers’ safety and cannot be easily reduced. In addition, TRWP levels in the environment do not depend exclusively on tyre design but are affected by several external factors, such as driving behaviour, road and vehicle characteristics, wastewater treatment plants, etc.

To consider all these factors, solutions for TRWP require a multi-stakeholder approach. The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) adopted a pro-active approach and launched a multi-stakeholder initiative to tackle this challenge: the European TRWP Platform, facilitated by CSR Europe.

OUR APPROACH

The Platform aims at creating an open and inclusive dialogue among all relevant stakeholders to explore a balanced and holistic approach to address and better understand Tyre Road Wear Particles.

Share scientific knowledge
Achieve a common understanding of the possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use and wear
Co-design mitigation options to reduce Tyre Road Wear Particles