Single-use virgin plastics are just as prevalent as ever. A product used for just minutes can last longer than a lifetime. How many products do you utilize a day that, once used, go straight to the trash? The efficiency and high demand of convenient products such as food packaging and plastic bottles are a “necessity” in every day life. Packaging alone accounts for around 40% of global virgin plastic demand! Consumers need to demand recycled plastic or other sustainable packaging in order reduce production of new plastic in our economy. It’s a daunting task but small changes in everyday consumption can add up. Help be a part of the solution to reduce our dependence on new plastic.