Plastic pollution has devastating impacts on the environment and wildlife. Plastic does not biodegrade but instead breaks down into microplastics that are eaten by fish and other marine animals, absorbing toxins and entering the food chain. Vast amounts of plastic debris now outweigh zooplankton in our oceans by 36 to 1, killing over 100,000 marine creatures each year. Solutions proposed include refusing single-use plastics like straws and bags, using reusable items, and improving waste management to prevent plastic from polluting the environment.