LA County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola over pollution caused by plastic bottles

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In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the county alleged PepsiCo and Coca-Cola companies have misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles and downplayed the negative environmental and health impacts of plastic disposal.

"Los Angeles County will continue to address the serious environmental impacts caused by companies engaging in misleading and unfair business practices".

Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: IndiaAustralia

Topics: Coca-Cola Plastic bottles Plastic pollution Pepsi LA County Los Angeles

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Published On: 2024-11-01 @ 08:27:24 (8 hours ago)

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