Dismantled waste tyres, which once provided seamless traction for wheel travels and supported vehicle loads, are depressingly lying on the side of the road around Mercato, Menalesh Tera. Their utility seems to have declined over the years due to ageing and damage, and they await their final fate. scrap tyres pose significant environmental challenges due to their non-degradability and release of harmful chemicals. Tyre wear is reported to be the second most important contributor to microplastic pollution. Studies show rubber pollution is a 35pc contributor to microplastic pollution.