State Attorney General accused #PepsiCo of "contributing to a public nuisance by generating a significant share of plastic waste found in and near the upstate Buffalo River, including more than 17% of trash that could be readily traced to specific brands.
...such pollution can enter drinking water after breaking down, contributing to health problems.
The complaint said health problems can include early puberty in females, reduced sperm counts, altered functions of reproductive organs, obesity, altered sex-specific behaviors, and increased rates of some types of cancers. "
#GetToxicsOut #Plastics #PlasticPollution #ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/york-state-sues-pepsico-over-160128375.html
...such pollution can enter drinking water after breaking down, contributing to health problems.
The complaint said health problems can include early puberty in females, reduced sperm counts, altered functions of reproductive organs, obesity, altered sex-specific behaviors, and increased rates of some types of cancers. "
#GetToxicsOut #Plastics #PlasticPollution #ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/york-state-sues-pepsico-over-160128375.html
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New York state sues PepsiCo over plastics pollution
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York state sued PepsiCo on Wednesday, accusing the beverage and snack food giant of polluting the environment and endangering public health through its single-use plastic bottles, caps and wrappers. The lawsuit filed in state court…