Just because there is a bigger threat doesn't mean this isn't still a threat. And it's better to address an issue before it becomes insurmountable. Imagine if

Just because there is a bigger threat doesn't mean this isn't still a threat. And it's better to address an issue before it becomes insurmountable. Imagine if we'd taken global warming seriously 50 years ago. Who knows how bad the plastic problem will be in 50 years? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.