Single-use plastics–stuff like straws, bottled water, plastic bags–definitely make me go “gah!” Why use a material that lasts forever to make something you’re gonna use once and throw away? Okay, maybe you’ll use it twice, but still.

This new site from the Plastic Pollution Coalition has compiled ALL of the studies and news articles out there about the various reasons why continuing our single-use plastic habit really sucks for the planet and for our own health. Check out their cool directory of plastic-free options, and if you’re interested in more of the science and stats, go to the research library.