Asking someone to go a day without using an item partially or wholly made from plastic
would be like asking them to go a day without breathing air. Since their invention roughly 100 years ago, plastics have come to dominate our world. It's relatively cheap and easy to make them in bulk quantities, but the material is also malleable and ultra-durable. While its ability to withstand wear and tear was initially considered a benefit, this bonus feature of the world's favorite synthetic material has quickly turned it into one of the largest environmental problems facing our species. https://www.cnet.com/news/how-well-solve-our-plastic-problem/
