From SUE BIRCHMORE
I share Andy Crump’s concern about the environmental problems of used
tyres (‘A mounting mountain’, Forum, 20 October). He might like to add one
more use for old tyres to his list: in many African countries, they form
the raw material for sandals. Not particularly stylish, perhaps, but they
are hard-wearing and great for muddy conditions. There is something appealing
about a problem created by cars providing a solution for those who travel
by foot.
Sue Birchmore Birmingham
