The World’s 3 Worst Plastic Polluting Companies
Let’s face it; plastic pollution is slowly and surely draining the life out of our planet, and the world recognizes such a polymerized material as one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas. What’s worse is that if we don’t do something about this impending environmental crisis, the footprint of the plastics industry could double by 2040.
Some well-known large consumer corporations are the root cause of this crisis. Non-profit organization Break Free From Plastic has published its yearly brand audit that includes the following companies as the worst plastic polluters in the world.
1. Coca-Cola
The foremost company on this list, Coca-Cola, is not a surprise – given its reputation for constantly producing about 3 million tons worth of plastic packaging every year. Break Free From Plastic’s audit documented nearly 20,000 Coke plastic pieces in almost 40 countries. To make matters worse, Coca-Cola has not yet mentioned any plans to halt single-use plastic packaging.
2. PepsiCo
The second entry on this compilation is fellow carbonated soft drink rival PepsiCo. The audit logged Pepsi-labeled plastic beverage bottles in approximately 35 audited countries. Furthermore, packaging from Lay’s and Doritos – among other Pepsi-owned brands – likewise appeared in those said countries.
Overall, PepsiCo’s estimated plastic use exceeds 2.5 million tons annually.
3. Unilever
Consumer products giant Unilever has taken the third spot for large-scale plastic pollution.
Break Free From Plastic volunteers discovered around 6,000 Unilever-branded plastic pieces in roughly 30 audited countries. Moreover, the consumer corporation’s portfolio comprises a few brands with an environment-friendly sheen, such as Seventh Generation.
Although Unilever claims to commit to reducing plastic pollution, it’s still depressing to think that the corporation continues to be one of the major contributors to plastic pollution despite serving as one of the major sponsors for the 2021 United Nations (UN) climate change meeting held in Glasgow, Scotland.
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