New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing the company of contributing to a public nuisance by generating a significant amount of plastic waste found in and around the Buffalo River in upstate New York. More than 17% of the trash found in the river could be traced back to specific brands, with PepsiCo being responsible for a significant portion. The single-use plastic packaging, including food wrappers and plastic bottles, has contaminated the drinking water supply for the city of Buffalo. PepsiCo packages at least 85 different beverages and 25 snack foods in single-use plastic … Continue reading PepsiCo Faces New York Legal Challenge Over Buffalo River Plastic Pollution