Lawmakers propose provincial plan for end-of-life tire management in Neuquén, Argentina
The proposal notes that tires create environmental problems because of their volume and long degradation time, estimated at about 600 years. Improper disposal in public spaces can create habitats for mosquitoes and rodents, which may transmit diseases such as dengue and hantavirus. Open burning is also rejected as a solution because it releases gases and harmful particles that can affect the environment and human and animal health.