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The Body Is the New Battlefield: ECOTON’s Blood Tests Find Microplastics in 100% of Human Samples Tested

April 1, 2026, , , , , , , 0
Gresik, 1 April 2026 – The latest research by ECOTON and South Korea’s Wonjin Institute has confirmed what we feared: microplastics are no longer just a river problem. They are silently flowing through our bodies. KEY FINDINGS 100%  of blood samples tested positive for microplastics 20  waste workers whose blood was examined 2018  when ECOTON...

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Ecoton (Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation) is a foundation focused on the conservation of river ecosystems and wetlands in Indonesia. We conduct scientific research, environmental education, and awareness campaigns to improve water quality and protect biodiversity.

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