Los Angeles County Sues PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for Plastic Pollution

The lawsuit accuses the beverage giants of misleading consumers about the recyclability of their plastic bottles and contributing to environmental harm.

• Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, alleging their plastic bottles contribute significantly to local pollution.
• The county claims the companies misled the public about the recyclability of their containers, which often end up in landfills or as litter.
• The lawsuit demands penalties for deceptive business practices and seeks to hold the companies accountable for environmental damage.
• The legal action is part of a broader trend of lawsuits targeting major corporations over plastic pollution and sustainability claims.
• PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have been ranked as top plastic polluters globally, with ongoing criticism over their environmental impact.

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