Top companies contribute to global plastic waste; urgent action needed

Summary: A study in Science Advances identified 56 companies responsible for over 50% of global branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola leading at 11%. Over 1.8 million plastic pieces were surveyed, revealing Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Danone as top contributors. Companies like Coca-Cola aim to make packaging recyclable by 2025. Researchers emphasize the need to reduce plastic production to combat pollution effectively. Leaders are discussing a global plastics treaty in Ottawa.

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