Plastic and pieces of plastic are filling up our oceans. Over 90% of sea birds have been found to have pieces or particles of plastic inside of them. Starbucks continues to use splash protectors for their clients which add to the overwhelming plastic waste. These small green pieces are used to put in the tops of drinks however are not necessary and represent the endless plastics that are filling oceans. Small changes can lead to more mindful thinking by companies, and less pollution and dead sea birds. By asking Starbucks Coffee to take this step, this will represent a shift in thinking in disposable plastic in our every day lives.