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Athletes and sports organizations join forces against plastic pollution: manifesto calls for action from beverage giants
Open letter demands reusable packaging at sporting events and greater commitment to sustainability

10/08/2024 – Eleven sports organizations and 102 elite athletes, representing 43 sports and 30 countries, have joined forces in a manifesto demanding significant changes in the practices of large beverage companies. The document, addressed to the CEOs of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, calls on these corporations to adopt more reusable packaging and drastically reduce the use of single-use plastics, which contribute to environmental pollution.

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https://www.pick-upau.org.br/plasticnothanks/noticias/news-2024/2024.10.08_materia-plastic-manifesto-atletas/materia-plastic-no-thanks-manifesto.htm

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  • Sarah Chabane

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    That's great! Super inspiring

    • Adam Wallin

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      Sports organizations have a real leverage point here as they inspire a lot of people and are huge recipients of sponsorship from these companies. Great news!

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      • Annett Michuki..

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        plastics are among the biggest polluters of the planet, we call upon manufacturers to consider using reusable and biodegradable materials

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        Re-watch all our COP29 broadcasts

        We need to stop methane and #BuyMoreTime