Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday night against soda companies like Pepsico and Coca-Cola, claiming that their plastic packaging has contributed to public and environmental health issues in California. The county also claims the companies have deliberately misled Californians about how their products can be recycled. Los Angeles County Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath said in a statement:
“Los Angeles County is committed to reducing the use of plastic and protecting the environment. Coke and Pepsi need to stop the deception and take responsibility for the plastic pollution problems your products are causing. Los Angeles County will continue to address the serious environmental impacts caused by companies engaging in misleading and unfair business practices.”
