Study: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution

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Study: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution

A new study revealed on Thursday, April 24, that 56 of leading brands are responsible for more than 50% of the plastic pollution plaguing the Earth. The study showed the Coca-Cola Company is the leading offender. Around 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated annually, with most of it ending up in landfills and oceans, according to the study published in Science Advances. Researchers claim that the amount of waste is equivalent to 2,000…

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