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UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 Dozens of students and community members crowded into the Bima Suci Theater at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC) on UNAIR<\/a>\u2019s MERR-C Campus on Friday (Nov 28, 2025). They gathered for the \u201cInvisible Threat of Microplastics\u201d exhibition and talk show, a joint effort by UNAIR\u2019s Institute for Sustainable Community Service (LPMB), the SDGs Center, the Ecoton Foundation, and Greenpeace Indonesia. The event underscored the growing risks microplastics pose to human health.<\/p>\n\n

Microplastics enter a critical stage<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Head of LPMB Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, Drs., M.Si., Ph.D., warned that microplastics have reached a crisis level. As an opening example, he pointed to the shift in bottled water labeling, noting that what was once called \u201cmineral water\u201d is now simply \u201cbottled drinking water,\u201d raising questions about what it actually contains. \u201cMost of the water we consume comes in plastic bottles. It used to be marketed for its minerals. Now it\u2019s just bottled drinking water, which makes its contents worth examining,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Participants and speakers pose with a banner promoting a plastic-free environment at Bima Suci Theater, ACC MERR-C Campus, on Friday (28\/11\/2025) (Photo: By courtesy).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Prof. Hery added that microplastics accumulating in the body may contribute to various health problems. He encouraged attendees to begin with simple habits such as carrying reusable tumblers and personal cutlery to reduce plastic use. \u201cAs an institution committed to sustainable community research, we aim to take an active role in raising awareness and helping address the dangers microplastics pose,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n

New findings on microplastic presence<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Ecoton Foundation founder Prigi Arisandi also shared alarming findings. \u201cMicroplastics are no longer limited to water and soil; they are now found in the air and even in rainfall, including in Surabaya, which is linked to the burning of plastic waste,\u201d said the UNAIR science alumnus.<\/p>\n\n

He explained that microplastics appear in forms such as fibers, fragments, pellets, films, and foam. \u201cMore concerning are microbeads, which are found in everyday products like soaps, scrubs, and toothpaste,\u201d Arisandi added. Ecoton\u2019s research has even detected microplastics in the urine of female waste workers, along with BPA, commonly found in plastic bottles and canned foods.<\/p>\n\n

Associated with cognitive decline<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

In line with those concerns, Afifah Rahmi Andini, a researcher with Greenpeace Indonesia, presented results from a study conducted with several medical faculties. Among 67 participants from the Greater Jakarta area, microplastics were detected in blood, urine, and feces, with PET being the most common polymer found. \u201cParticipants with high exposure had a 36-times higher likelihood of experiencing cognitive impairment,\u201d she reported. She noted that microplastics can enter the human body through ingestion, skin contact, and even the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n

Andini also issued strong recommendations. She called for accelerating the ban on single-use plastics, transitioning to reusable packaging, and establishing standardized testing for microplastics. \u201cAs a tropical country, our plastic breaks down into microplastics more quickly, yet our mitigation efforts still lag,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n

She added that producers must take responsibility by reducing single-use plastics, being transparent about product materials, and investing in filtration technologies. \u201cThe public must also reduce plastic use, sort their waste, and increase their awareness of the risks,\u201d Andini concluded.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Panca Ezza Aisal Saputra<\/p>\n\n

Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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