Single-Use Plastics

Single-use plastics are one of the most common types of marine debris. Disposable plastic items such as shopping bags, water bottles (and lids), straws, cutlery and cups, too often find their way into our waterways where they will never biodegrade, and cause serious problems for our marine life.

Fortunately, there is something we can do about it. By switching single-use, disposable items for multi-use, durable ones, we can drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste being generated in our communities. By doing this we also reduce the demand for “virgin” plastic being produced, which also causes significant amounts of marine and air pollution.

Check out our factsheets for ideas on how you can make your life, work and school waste-free.