TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The phenomenon of microplastic-contaminated rainfall has been a hot topic of discussion since late 2025. Researchers found microplastic content in rainwater across several regions in East Java, posing dangers if consumed. The East Java Provincial Government has responded to these findings.
One group of researchers identifying microplastics in rainwater is the Gen Z Reject Single-Use Plastic Network (Jejak). They examined rainwater in 10 East Java cities, namely Surabaya, Gresik, Mojokerto, Lamongan, Malang, Kediri, Tulungagung, Jember, Bondowoso, Trenggalek, and Banyuwangi, throughout November 2025.
“The results showed that all rainwater in the 10 cities…