Every year, millions of sea turtles die due to plastic pollution in our oceans. Plastic straws are one of the biggest culprits, with an estimated 500 million used and discarded every day in the United States alone.

Plastic straws are not biodegradable and can take up to 200 years to decompose. As they break down into smaller pieces, they release toxic chemicals that harm marine life and enter our food chain.

Sea turtles mistake plastic straws for food and ingest them, causing blockages in their digestive systems that can lead to starvation or death. According to a study by the University of Queensland, up to 50% of sea turtles worldwide have ingested plastic.

We must take action now to reduce our usage of plastic straws and save these magnificent creatures from extinction. By switching to reusable alternatives such as metal or bamboo straws or simply refusing a straw altogether, we can make a significant impact on reducing plastic pollution in our oceans.

Many businesses have already taken steps towards reducing their use of single-use plastics, but we need more widespread action from individuals and governments alike.

Join us in calling for a reduction in plastic straw usage by signing this petition. Together we can make a difference for sea turtles and all marine life affected by plastic pollution.