During our October 27 webinar, we discussed what the newest research is revealing about the pervasiveness and dangers of microplastics, and highlighted ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics as well as how to support legislation and policy change to make an impact. The webinar was moderated by Abby Barrows, Marine Scientist, and panelists included: Prigi Arisandi, Executive Director, Ecoton; Dr. Charles Rolsky, Postdoctoral student, Biodesign Institute, ASU & Plastic Oceans International, Director of Science, North America; and Thara Bening Sandrina, Captain, River Warrior.

1. Unseen: Microplastics
Research & Solutions
October 27, 2020
WEBINAR
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2. ABOUT US
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Plastic Pollution Coalition is a
growing global alliance of more than
1,200 organizations, businesses, and
thought leaders in 75 countries
working toward a world free of plastic
pollution and its toxic impact on
humans, animals, waterways, the
ocean, and the environment.
We educate, connect, and advocate
for a world free of plastic pollution.

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Prigi Arisandi @prigi.arasandi
Dr. Charles Rolsky @Lab_Casual
Thara Bening Sandrina @River.Warrior
Abby Barrows @AbiBarrows
WEBINAR TIPS

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1. Tell us more about yourself.
2. Where are you joining us from?
3. How familiar are you with
microplastics?
4. Which of these are considered
microplastics?
POLLS

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● Welcome
● Watch Unseen film
● Panelist Introductions
● Q&A with Panelists
AGENDA

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Dr. Charles Rolsky
Postdoctoral student, Biodesign
Institute, ASU & Plastic Oceans
International, Director of Science,
North America
Thara Bening Sandrina
Captain, River Warrior
Prigi Arisandi
Executive Director
Ecoton
Abby Barrows
Marine Research Consultant
College of the Atlantic Research Associate
MODERATOR
TODAY’S WEBINAR

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10. Charlie Rolsky
Director of Science, North
America
Plastic Oceans International

11. TUCKER

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18. Then Now

19. Twitter
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Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/charlie_rolsky/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolsky/

20. Unseen: Microplastics Research & Solutions
PRIGI ARISANDI 72% FRESWATER FISH
EAT MICROPLASTIC
100% people who live along the
river bank contaminated
microplastic

21. INDONESIAN WASTE HANDLING CONDITION
48%
OPEN BURNING
20%
LANDFILLS
10%
RECYCLE
22%
DUMPED TO
WATERWAYS
LANDS
LACK OF COLLECTION SYSTEM
Waste collection system
Less than
30%
INORGANIC WASTE IN BRANTAS RIVER
47% DIAPERS

22. PULP AND PAPER AS A RIVERS POLLUTERS, ECOTON FIND
THAT PAPER FACTORIES WASTE WATER CONTAIN
MICROPLASTIC AND DUMPING IN THE RIVERS AS DRINKING
WATER SOURCE FOR MORE THAN 5 MILLION PEOPLE

23. DETECTIVE SCHOOL FOR PLANKTON AND
MICROPLASTIC INVESTIGATION

24. PLASTIC MARATHON
https://www.change.org/p/kementerianlhk-kemenpu-jokowi-f
ree-brantas-river-from-microplastic-before-it-s-too-late-freeb
rantasfrommicroplastic-brantasbebasmikroplastik

25. you moving forward to fast but
leaving your waste with us
official@ecoton.or.id
085156750983
ecoton.or.id
www.ecoton.or.id

26. AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
ON MICROPLASTIC
POLLUTION
IN BRANTAS RIVER

27. RIVER WARRIOR INDONESIA - REWIND
THARA BENING

28. MISMANAGED WASTE IN INDONESIA: 61% NO COLLECTION AND WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM
47% OPEN BURNING (4,2 MILLION TONNES PER YEAR)
9% LEAKAGE INTO RIVERS SEA (620.000 TONNES PER YEAR)

29. 301 TRASH DUMP SITES ALONG 42 KM SURABAYA RIVER
OR 1 DUMP EVERY 100 METRE RIVER LENGTH

30. TERMINAL BRONDONG AT LAMONGAN CITY IS ESTUARINE OF BENGAWAN SOLO RIVER
THE WATER HAS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MICROPLASTIC PARTICLES

31. At Terminal Brondong Lamongan, we found 180 microplastic particles per 100 L water sample

32. MICROPLASTICS IN BRANTAS RIVER
Microplastic Research done by ECOTON and Airlangga
University October 2018 to March 2019 collect water samples
from 7 locations at lower Brantas (Surabaya River) found
29-300 microplastic particles per 100 L water sample.

33. MICROPLASTICS ARE FOUND IN RIVER WATER
PAPER MILLS EFFLUENT, FISH, SHRIMP, HUMAN FAECES

34. MICROPLASTICS FOUND IN ALL OF WASTE WATER SAMPLES FROM PAPER
MILLs (PAPER SCRAP IMPORTERs) IN EAST JAVA

35. REWIND Survey of youth perception on microplastics
What are the sources
of microplastic contamination?
Soil
Air
Food
Cosmetics
Wate
r
Can microplastics enter
human body?
yes
Not knowNo
yes
Is microplastics a hazard to
human body?
No Not know

36. REWIND COLLECTS WATER SAMPLES FOR MICROPLASTIC
ANALYSIS
We collect 100 liter of water samples from river
with plankton net and count microplastic
particles by with microscope camera

37. PLASTIC WASTE BRAND AUDIT
AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

38. Sending Letters to City and Provincial
Government to provide waste management
facilities and control plastic pollution in rivers

39. Meet Mayor of Surabaya
and give the letter
in person

40. REWIND JOIN ADVOCACY TO PLASTIC WASTE PRODUCERS
AT WINGS GROUP HEAD QUARTER SURABAYA

41. SCHOOL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO REFUSE SINGE USE
PLASTICS AND PROMOTION OF REUSABLE MENS PAD,
STUDY MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN FISH AND WATER

42. AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE
AND DEMAND CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO CLEAN WATER
AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

44. INSTAGRAM : @RIVER.WARRIOR
EMAIL : RIVERWARRIOR.ID@GMAIL.COM

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