Why plastic is bad

Why am I picking on plastic?

1) It's made from fossil fuels.  We're running out of fossil fuels, so let's find alternatives before it's too late.

2) It doesn't break down for a very long time and is creating landfill and giant plastic islands in the ocean.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/the-worlds-rubbish-dump-a-garbage-tip-that-stretches-from-hawaii-to-japan-778016.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/magazine/22Plastics-t.html?_r=2&oref=slogin

3) It can leech toxins that are harmful to our health.

http://www.pristineplanet.com/newsletter/2005/06.asp

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/eco-friendly/plastic-bottles-toxins-water-bottles-460410