The Problem
This type of plastic, which is used for water bottles, bags, and straws, can take hundreds of years to break down in nature.
What is single-use plastic
This baking item is non-stick, reusable, and replaces the need for tinfoil, wax, or parchment paper in the oven.
What is a silicon baking sheet or "silpat"
These large animals often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them, which can lead to injury or death.
What are sea turtles
Instead of using plastic straws, many people now use this kind of straw made from metal, bamboo, or silicone.
What is a reusable straw
Introduction of items, such as plastic, into the ocean. Resulting in damage to the environment, to the health of all organisms, and to economic structures worldwide.
what is ocean pollution
This natural material, often used for food storage, is biodegradable and can be a good alternative to plastic wrap.
What is beeswax wrap
90% of these aviating creatures have plastic in their stomachs.
What are seabirds
This global event encourages people to stop using plastic for a month, and is usually held in July.
What is plastic-free July
This is the term for small bits of plastic, less than 5 millimeters, that come from broken down plastic products and can harm marine life.
What are microplastics
These reusable containers, often made from stainless steel or glass, are a sustainable replacement for single-use plastic bottles.
What are reusable water bottles
the process by which plastics and the chemicals they contain become more concentrated as they move up the food chain.
What is biomagnification
This type of plastic is made from plants, like corn or potatoes, and can break down in compost, unlike regular plastic.
What is biodegradable plastic or (PLA)
Each year, about 8 million tons of plastic end up in this, making it the most polluted body of water on Earth.
What is the ocean
This alternative to single use plastic utensils would make any panda smile.
What are bamboo utensils
This soda brand changed the color of its plastic bottles to reduce its recognition of waste.
What is sprite
This item is used instead of plastic bags at grocery stores and is brought in by the customer
What is a reusable shopping bag