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New York sues PepsiCo Inc. for plastic pollution, alleging the company contaminated drinking water

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against PepsiCo Inc. on Wednesday, accusing the soda-and-snack food giant of polluting the environment and endangering public health after its single-use plastics were found along the Buffalo River. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court aims to require PepsiCo and its subsidiaries, Frito-Lay Inc. and Frito-Lay North America Inc., to clean up its mess, where its single-use plastic packaging including food wrappers and plastic bottles have found a way to the shores of the Buffalo River and watershed, contaminating drinking water supply for the city of Buffalo.



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  • Princess

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    Holding corporations accountable for potential pollution is a positive step toward ensuring clean and safe water resources for communities.

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    • Edwin wangombe

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      @princess_nel_268 I agree with you.. these corporates feel as if they are untouchable we need to hold them into account for their action, especially those that go against the target to curb climate change and conservation

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    • George Kariuki

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      This is a critical issue that demands urgent action, and I hope that New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit will help to move the needle on plastic pollution.

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      • Edwin wangombe

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        @george_kariuki hopefully it will be given the attention it deserves and i would love to see more of such lawsuits from New York

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      • walter lungayi

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        Companies must be held accountable for their actions and take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products. It's important for governments and individuals to work together to find sustainable solutions and reduce plastic pollution for the well-being of our planet and future generations.

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        • Edwin wangombe

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          @walter_lungayi No matter how big a company is if its actions accelerate climate change and pollution it should be held accountable ...

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        • johnte ndeto

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          People and companies should be put into account of their actions towards climate control

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          • Edwin wangombe

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            @johnte_ndeto saving our planet is everyone's responsibility so every sector should be responsible

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          • Peter Karanga

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            New York's decision to sue PepsiCo Inc. for plastic pollution and alleged contamination of drinking water underscores the growing concern and urgency surrounding the issue of plastic waste. Holding companies accountable for their role in environmental damage is an important step towards promoting responsible corporate practices and protecting public health. Plastic pollution poses significant threats to ecosystems, wildlife, and human well-being, and it is crucial for governments to take action. This lawsuit sends a strong message that polluting practices will face consequences, and it highlights the need for companies to adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.

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            • Edwin wangombe

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              @peter_karanga well said

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            • Tabitha Kimani

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              This is the way to go, demanding responsibility and compensation from polluters.

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              • Edwin wangombe

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                @tabitha_kimani I can't wait to see more polluters being held accountable for their actions

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              • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                Let the company be held accountable for all damage it has caused the environment and putting people's lives at risk

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                • Edwin wangombe

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                  @elizbeth_gathigia its time corporates realise that we the people are watching and its time they start acting right

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                • rosebellendiritu

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                  Hope action will be taken and the damage they caused be rectified before it damages people's lives

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                  • Jane Wangui

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                    @rosebellendiritu big companies should take responsibility for what they do.

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                    • Edwin wangombe

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                      @rosebellendiritu this should serve as an example to other corporates such as Coca Cola

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                      • Edwin wangombe

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                        @jane_wangui Yes and if it is difficult then they should find ways to produce products that are eco-friendly.. they should find alternatives to plastic

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                      • Rotich Kim

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                        The policy should be emulated and the government should move with high speed to implement great work to new York

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                        • Edwin wangombe

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                          @rotich_kim the court should take strict action so that this serves as an example

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                        • Abraham Jok Atem

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                          This is good of you Letitia James, the New York Attorney General

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                          • Edwin wangombe

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                            @abraham_jok_atem yes its very commendable

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