A new report looks at major companies’ efforts to address plastic waste — and finds them lacking

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By Joseph WintersJun 12, 2024, 4:15 am225 ptsTrending
Corporations churn out single-use plastic packaging by the truckload — disposable yogurt cups, takeout food containers, shopping bags, mailers, cling wrap, and more. These items comprise much of the 19 million metric tons of plastic waste that ends up in the environment each year. As such, many companies…

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