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7 September 2026

Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem

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Source reporting: New York Times World

Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem

Microplastics are usually consumed through food and water, but more recently, they are making their way into Indonesia’s air and rain. Sui-Lee Wee, our Asia business correspondent, traveled to Jakarta, the capital, to find out why.

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