US EditionStudy: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution
- Coca-Cola Company was accountable for 11% of branded waste, with PepsiCo following at 5%, Nestlé at 3%, Danone at 3%, and Altria/Philip Morris International at 2%.
- Coca-Cola aims to have 100% of its packaging recyclable by 2025 and to include 50% recycled material by 2030.
- The company plans to collect and recycle a bottle or can for each sold by 2030.
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A survey reveals that half of plastic pollution on Earth is produced by sixty groups. Pepsi, Danone, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Altria and PhilipMorris alone are responsible for one quarter of plastic pollution worldwide.
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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…
Half of the world's plastic pollution can be traced back to 56 companies
New research shows a few multinational companies, including Philip Morris International and Coca-Cola, are major contributors to global plastic pollution, a study finds.Sofia Quaglia reports for The Guardian.In short:Researchers identified 56 major companies responsible for half of all plastic waste...
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