According to the Columbia Water Center, more than 80% of plastic bottles end up in landfills (Barclay). Unfortunately, these bottles do not decompose naturally. Therefore, toxic chemicals are released when they disintegrate (Barclay). These chemicals pollute waterways, contaminate soil, and make animals sick (Schriever). It is well known that turtles and perhaps other creatures lay their eggs inland and once they hatch they go into the water. Imagine little newborn turtles fighting through bottles in the landfill trying to reach the ocean. Before reaching the sea, they may die or be captured by prey. It would take approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil to create enough water for use in the United States and cause pollution (New York Times). The Ocean Conservatory states that “ten percent of the plastic produced in the world ends up in the ocean, most of it settles on the ocean floor where it will never degrade” (Schriever). Bottles in the sea are a problem because marine animals could get trapped in the water bottles or be affected by them, and they also breathe in the toxic chemicals released. The battle of water, especially plastic water, is harmful to the