Plastic pollution has become a major problem as plastic is cheap to produce but takes centuries to break down, flooding landfills and the environment with waste that harms wildlife. A huge source of plastic waste comes from disposable toothbrushes, with estimates of nearly 1 billion toothbrushes being thrown out annually in the US alone. The document discusses how our fast-paced lifestyle and preference for single-use items has led to widespread plastic pollution with serious repercussions.