Plastic iced coffee cup with plastic straw floating in the ocean. I came across this single-use plastic while fishing out at sea. To prevent this from ever happening one action that anyone can take at home is to opt for a re-usable coffee cup. You can also become engaged with your local decision makers to push for plastic-free legislation. Learn more: https://www.wildlifebyyuri.com/plastic-pollution-photography

Brian Yurasits

Ana Lucia Cottone

person holding yellow stick during daytime

A plastic straw found during a beach cleanup in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. During the summer, seasonal beaches are overrun with visitors, and we find overwhelming amounts of single use plastics littered across the sand. You can help by leaving the beach cleaner than you found it, and making small changes to your everyday life. Respect the ocean. Follow on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri, and find more free plastic pollution photos at: https://www.wildlifebyyuri.com/free-ocean-photography

four assorted-color straws beside coconut, bananas, and pineapple

Giorgio Trovato

Thoa Ngo

I love the colors and knowing I’m helping the environment while I’m at it.

Meghan Rodgers

FlyD

Because plastic needs to go! And paper is prettier anyway.

stainless steel spoons on brown wooden table

Elements of a cocktail bar in Manhattan, NY.

Straws