What Are Single Use Plastics?

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Plastic bags, Plastic cutlery, Plastic straws, Beverage containers, Food containers, Coffee stirrers, and Water and soda bottles. Single-use plastics are made from fossil fuel-based chemicals and are often used for packaging and serviceware. 

They can be a challenge because: 

• Plastic takes centuries to break down 
• They can pollute the environment 
• They are more likely to end up in the ocean than reusable options 
• Their production exacerbates problems like climate change and biodiversity loss 
• They can lead to health problems like asthma and cancer in people