[INST] Given the following text, identify the main argument made by the author and rephrase it in a single sentence./nIn recent years, the use of single-use plastic products has rapidly increased. This has led to a significant increase in plastic waste, which has a detrimental impact on the environment, wildlife, and human health. The majority of the plastic waste ends up in the ocean, negatively affecting marine life and entering the food chain. Companies need to take responsibility for the consequences of their products and invest in the development of environmentally friendly alternatives. [/INST]  ###Response: The author's main argument is that companies should invest in environmentally friendly alternatives due to the harmful effects of single-use plastics on the environment, wildlife, and human health.