Los Angeles County has taken legal action against beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, accusing them of misleading the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles and downplaying the negative environmental and health impacts of plastic disposal. The lawsuit, filed by the county, alleges that the companies have engaged in deceptive practices regarding their plastic packaging.
The county supervisor, Lindsey Horvath, emphasized the need for accountability, stating that the companies must address the plastic pollution issues caused by their products. Coca-Cola, which owns popular brands like Dasani and Fanta, and PepsiCo, which owns Gatorade and Aquafina, have been identified as the top plastic polluters globally for several consecutive years.
