The number of objects that we just throw away every day can easily be put to better use that can help save our planet. Reusing and repurposing items is very important and easy. One of the major objects being thrown out constantly is plastic, therefore polluting the ocean and negatively affecting the animals in the ocean. There is up to 12- 13 million tons of plastic going to our ocean where it does not belong. A way to eliminate the numbers is by not buying so many plastic bottled waters, instead of using reusable water bottles. Also, plastic bags are commonly bought during every purchase such as at a grocery store or shopping in general. The unnecessary uses of plastic bags could easily be changed if stores stop providing them, instead sell reusable bags. After learning more about the negative use of plastic and ways to help prevent it, I strongly believe that we should help bring more awareness and take action to refrain the use of plastic as much as we can.