The horrifying discovery in the body of a single dead animal shows how dangerous human waste is to marine life. Our waste management issues are growing at an alarming rate, causing death among other serious problems. In order to fight these environmental issues, everyone must bear responsibility, and do something positive to change the status quo. A good way to start is to substitute single-use plastic bags with the compostable and biodegradable alternative. These eco-friendly bags can completely break down and provide nutrients to the soil after disposal. A compostable bag may cost us a few cents more than the single-use plastic bag, but the advantages far exceed the harms caused by the plastic waste. Saving a few pennies per bag is not worth risking the health of all of the inhabitants of the planet Earth.