As bottles and other plastics decompose, the emit greenhouse gases which contributes to climate change. Nanoplastics in water are also especially dangerous for the threat they pose to human health and water quality!
Nanoplastics threaten ocean health, the health of marine species, food safety and quality, human health, coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change. 100 million marine animals die each year from plastic waste alone!
Even if a plastic bottle ends up in the landfill instead of the ocean, it is still taking up space and emitting harmful gases and chemicals while decomposing. Recycling can help this problem, but it is not the best solution -- it is too small on the scale. Big companies need to make a change.
The overproduction of many products causes problems like global warming, pollution, and exhaustion of natural resources. This is why limiting consumption of plastics is most important and effective way to limit pollution and help our Earth!
Try to switch to reusable water bottles and bags or use bamboo products instead of single use plastics!