Plastic floats around the ocean in a cloud of microscopic particles twice the size of Texas.<br />If you'd like to do your part in reducing the tsunami of plastic waste, LifeHacker has some tips.<br />First, kill your addiction to plastic bags. Carry sturdy, portable cloth ones with you at all times.<br />Stop ordering takeout altogether. And if you want to take home restaurant leftovers, bring your own containers.<br /><br />Finally, try to stop buying products in plastic containers. <br />