Although plastic is not officially a part of the list of hazardous wastes, scientists think differently, urging reclassification of plastic due to its obvious danger and harmful effects to our environment.

You don’t need to be a scientist to figure this one out, however. We have long since been well-informed of the dangerous and long-term effects of plastic when improperly disposed. By improper disposal we mean the collective mindless discarding of plastic. We can’t help it, though....