“Coke’s latest move is a masterclass in greenwashing, ditching previously announced reuse targets, and choosing to flood the planet with more plastic they can’t even collect and recycle effectively. This only reinforces the company’s reputation as the world’s top plastic polluter,” said Von Hernandez, the global coordinator of the campaign group Break Free from Plastic. “If they can’t even keep their low-bar commitments, how can they claim to be serious about addressing the global plastic crisis?”
The Coca-Cola Company has been contacted for comment. It previously told the Guardian: “We care about the impact of every drink we sell and are committed to growing our business in the right way.”
It’s almost like western democracy is a charade and we’re all living in corporate plutocracies dominated by the wealthiest multinationals and individuals.
It’s probably nothing, though. I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation why corporations get everything they want, quickly and almost unanimously — even when it’s wildly unpopular — yet citizens have to work tirelessly for years to have a 10% chance at passing the most popular policy.
Recycling plastic is a scam
I realised this about 10 years ago when it was acknowledged that my country was shipping all of their recyclable waste to third world nations
Plastic bottles are wildly recycled here. So at least that is good.
Where is here?