L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over their role in ongoing plastic pollution crisis
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from Los Angeles Times3 months ago
Los Angeles County is suing Coca-Cola and Pepsi, claiming they misled the public about plastic recycling's effectiveness, contributing to growing plastic pollution crisis.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-31/l-a-county-sues-pepsi-and-coca-cola-over-plastic-pollution
The suit echoes a previous one against Exxon Mobil, highlighting the assertion that solid plastic waste predominantly ends up in incineration, landfills, or natural environments.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-31/l-a-county-sues-pepsi-and-coca-cola-over-plastic-pollution
Health risks related to microplastics are significant, as these particles have infiltrated every examined ecosystem and living organism, pointing to widespread pollution.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-31/l-a-county-sues-pepsi-and-coca-cola-over-plastic-pollution
Current recycling methods result in only 9% of the world’s plastics being reclaimed, exacerbating environmental degradation and public health issues linked to plastic waste.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-31/l-a-county-sues-pepsi-and-coca-cola-over-plastic-pollution
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