Coca-Cola, Pepsi Lead in Global Plastic Pollution, Study Reveals

A comprehensive study shows that just 56 companies account for over half of the world's branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola and Pepsi at the forefront.

More than half of global branded plastic pollution is attributed to 56 companies, with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo leading.
Coca-Cola is responsible for 11% of branded plastic waste, while PepsiCo accounts for 5%.
The study, conducted over five years across 84 countries, highlights the significant impact of consumer goods companies on plastic pollution.
Efforts to reduce plastic waste include proposed international standards for product branding and calls for reduced plastic production.
Current recycling efforts fall short, as only about 10% of the world’s plastics are recycled.