As consumption of resources keep rising at unprecedented rates, it is important to remember these resources are non-replenishable. Irresponsible consumption and various practices that pollute the environment can destroy them, thereby depriving future generations of the benefits our ancestors passed on to us. We are blessed with rich biodiversity in the Arabian Gulf, which houses a diverse marine ecosystem. Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. It is high time we address the harmful effects of single-use plastic and adopt lifestyles that are much more in harmony with nature.