Part of the problem is, too much disposable, one-time-use, non-bio-degradable items are being manufactured and sold so cheaply, the consumer doesn't value them.
The amount of rubbish generated is phenomenal, Deadly and destructive, as seen in Martini's link.
Not just in disposal to wildlife and nature, but in manufacture eg, pollutants and chemicals used which contaminate the environment.
Environmentalists should look at curbing the production of sinlge-use plastics and other non-reusable items, which would also help in reducing carbon emissions generated in manufacture.
