This is caused by our disposable society, started in America, and is mainly carried on by females.
Most men still carry proper handkerchiefs.
If ladies could do the same, the long term benefit to our planet are untold. If we look after the planet it will look after us. I have been pushing such issues in groups I am involved in, such as meditation groups, where we also discuss annd learn about how we need to look after this planet. People do see the benefits oif such minor changes to lifestyle, if you can show them facts.