Recently, a video taken in 2015 went viral. This video consisted of marine biologists removing a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nostril. The video is both graphic and heartbreaking. This video has now started a global movement to end the use of plastic straws. Plastic has become a part of our everyday lives and things such as taking a straw at a restaurant are mindless. But if we start thinking about how our actions can affect the planet we will be able to save ourselves and the other organisms on it.

The city of Seattle is now the first major city to ban the use of plastic straws. Now restaurants will be using compostable or reusable utensils. In a similar style, large brands such as Starbucks have introduced alternative solutions to using plastic straws. They have designed an "adult sippy cup" lid that eliminates the need for a straw.

Another large company that is making changes is American Airlines. According to USA Today, American Airlines will eliminate their plastic straws and stirrers; beginning in their frequent flier lounge and eventually rolling out to all of their planes.

This movement continues to grow and more and more companies are supporting it. Hopefully, plastic straws will soon be a thing of the past. So next time you are at the grocery store or a restaurant say no to the straw and save a sea turtle.