Single-use plastics have significant negative effects on the environment, wildlife, and human health. They contribute to pollution, with millions of tons ending up in oceans each year, harming marine life through ingestion and entanglement. This pollution also infiltrates food chains, posing health risks to humans as microplastics enter our food and water. The production of single-use plastics depletes fossil fuel resources and is energy-intensive, while their disposal leads to overflowing landfills and costly cleanup efforts. To combat this issue, it’s essential to promote reusable alternatives, support policy changes, and raise awareness about the benefits of reducing plastic use. This infographic displays factual information in regard to the consequences to utilizing an abundance of single-use plastics and various efforts that can be taken as citizens to reduce these measures