Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem
Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem
Microplastics are usually consumed through food and water, but more in recent times, 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.
Microplastics are usually consumed through food and water, but more in recent times, 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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