As the weather begins to warm across the United States, people are taking to parks and beaches once again for picnics, barbecues and other celebrations with family and friends. And while we’re out enjoying nature, we can also protect the places we love from plastic pollution. Not only are plastics left in a park or on a beach unsightly, they’re also highly dangerous to animals that might mistake it for food. A recent Ocean Conservancy-led study found that consuming less than two dice’s worth of plastic has a 90% chance of killing a seagull. As you make your plans to head outdoors, here are some easy tips for having a plastic-free picnic and helping to protect animals along the way. Avoid single-use plastics in food and drink When planning a picnic, it’s best to avoid food and drinks packaged in plastics.…