Softdrink giant Coca-Cola was reported to have quietly gone back on its environmental promises and has increased its plastic use to a concerning level. According to a report shared by Oceana, Coca-Cola is on track to use 9.1 billion pounds of plastic annually by 2030.
Oceana's latest report, "Coca-Cola's World With Waste," highlighted the reality of the beverage company's plastic creation and pollution. If today's trends continue, its annual plastic use will exceed 9.1 billion pounds by 2030. This number is a 40 percent increase from 2018 and a 20 percent increase from 2023.