Pass on using plastic straws Plastic straws do not biodegrade and they fill our landfills and oceans. Straws are especially damaging in a marine environment. Take your own reusable bag when shopping Plastic never breaks down and it can take up to a thousand years for one plastic bag to split into pieces but never fully biodegrade.  Choose recyclable packaging Switching to products that use cardboard are often a more environmentally friendly choice over plastic packaging. To take an either further step, consider using a bag made from organic and fair-trade cotton. Buy your groceries in bulk Consider buying food like pasta and rice in bulk and storing them in…