Judge Tosses New York Plastic Pollution Lawsuit Against PepsiCo

New York state had sued PepsiCo, saying the company's use of single-use plastics harms the Buffalo River and constitutes a 'public nuisance' (Credit: AFP)

A New York Supreme Court justice has thrown out an environmental pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo, in a blow to authorities in the US state who wanted the beverage giant to rein in its use of single-use plastics.

New York Attorney General Letitia James had sued the company last year, seeking a finding that it contributed to a "public nuisance" in the Buffalo River with its products.