Ditch the plastic to protect planet, public health

Plastics are convenient and woven into our lives. But they are fast becoming a pariah product.

The era of single-use plastic must end. Banning it is the only practical way forward.

Some 430 million metric tons of plastic are produced annually. Much of it is used only once, and 91% becomes waste, contributing to a global plastic crisis.

Some countries are finally acting. In America, 12 states have outlawed plastic bags. The European Union is cracking down on plastic straws, cutlery, earbuds and more. China began rolling out sweeping bans in 2020 targeting bags, packaging and hotel freebies.

This global push to curb plastic waste is about more than cleaning up — it’s about protecting public health. Credible, peer-reviewed studies are revealing that plastic pollu