Edward Wallace+FollowCoke’s $1M Bet: Can It Fix Plastic Waste?Coca-Cola just dropped $1 million to help clean up its plastic mess, teaming up with nonprofits to boost recycling in places like Turkey and Saudi Arabia. They’re giving cash to startups and groups with smart ideas to cut down on plastic trash—think better recycling bins and teaching folks how to ditch single-use bottles. After getting called out as a top plastic polluter (and even sued), Coke’s hoping this move will help the planet—and its reputation. Would you recycle more if big brands made it easier? #CocaCola #PlasticWaste #Recycling #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup34Share
Susan Moreno+FollowBig Plastic Merger: Will Your Groceries Get Greener?Heads up, eco-conscious shoppers! Two big names in plastic packaging just joined forces to make your next grocery run a little greener. IPL and Schoeller Allibert are teaming up to rethink how everyday stuff—from takeout containers to pharmacy packaging—gets made and reused. Why care? Packaging is a huge source of plastic waste, and these companies want to turn more of it into reusable, less-wasteful options. So, next time you grab a salad or order delivery, you might be helping the planet without even trying! #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #PlasticWaste #Business11Share
Anthony Christian+FollowHalloween Candy Packaging FailEver bought a Halloween candy tube only to find it’s mostly air and plastic? One shopper posted a pic of a Reese’s miniatures tube with just 6 chocolates and a ton of wasteful packaging—cue the internet outrage. People are calling out Hershey for using so much plastic, especially since most of it ends up in landfills for centuries. If you’re tired of trashy treats, look for plastic-free options or reuse your decorations. Let’s make spooky season less scary for the planet! #PlasticWaste #HalloweenFail #SustainableLiving #Shopping80Share
gordonangela+FollowPepsiCo Hits Pause on Green PromisesPepsiCo just hit the brakes on some of its big eco-friendly packaging goals, saying it’s time to get real about what’s actually doable. Translation: you’ll see fewer reusable bottles and less recycled plastic than promised. For anyone trying to cut down on plastic, this is a bummer—especially since most plastic still ends up in landfills. On the bright side, PepsiCo is doubling down on planet-friendly farming, which could mean better crops and less pollution. If you want to help, try picking products with less plastic next time you shop! #Sustainability #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #Business60Share
darrell47+FollowWhy Is Everything Wrapped in Plastic?!Ever noticed how some places go wild with plastic? A traveler in Japan was shocked to see bananas and even cotton swabs individually wrapped in plastic—like, isn’t a banana’s peel enough? While Japan recycles a ton, their obsession with packaging is real, thanks to hygiene and presentation culture. It’s got people debating: is all this plastic really necessary, or just overkill? Makes you think twice about what we’re tossing every day! #PlasticWaste #Sustainability #TravelDebate #Spirituality00Share
gordonangela+FollowIs Your Soda Habit Harming the Ocean?Did you know every Coke you drink could be adding to a plastic pile-up in the ocean? A new report says Coca-Cola’s plastic use might hit 9 billion pounds a year by 2030—yikes! That’s not just bad for sea turtles; it could also mean more microplastics in our food and water. If you want to sip smarter, try grabbing drinks in reusable bottles or cans instead of single-use plastic. Tiny swaps, big impact! #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #MoneyHacks #Business41Share
darrell47+FollowHotel Toothpaste Fail: More Plastic Than Paste?Ever checked into a hotel and found those tiny toiletries? One guest in Japan snapped a pic of a mini toothpaste tube that was basically all plastic, barely any paste. People online are losing it over the waste—seriously, 4x more plastic than product! With single-use plastics piling up everywhere, some hotels are switching to refillable dispensers and bamboo brushes. Would you ditch those mini bottles for greener options? #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #HotelLife #Spirituality20Share
Susan Moreno+FollowHow This Startup Turns Trash Into CashEver wondered what happens to all that plastic waste from factories? In India, one entrepreneur is flipping the script by turning industrial plastic scraps into eco-friendly packaging for your snacks and takeout. The twist? He had to convince big companies to hand over their trash and then get customers to pay a bit more for greener packaging. By keeping prices low and focusing on trust, his company has recycled tons of plastic that would’ve ended up in landfills. Proof that a little hustle can help both your wallet and the planet! #EcoHacks #StartupStories #SustainableLiving #PlasticWaste #MoneyLifehacks #Business90Share
dianefrank+FollowSingle Berry, So Much Plastic?!Just saw a pic of Sprouts handing out ONE blackberry in a plastic cup with a lid—seriously, all that waste for a single berry?! People are calling them out for not using paper or just handing them out directly. For a store that claims to be all about sustainability, this feels like a major fail. It’s wild how much single-use plastic we still go through, even when there are better options. Are we really still doing this in 2024? #PlasticWaste #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Wasteful #SingleUsePlastics #Food00Share
Gary Dunlap+FollowCoke’s Big Bottle Glow-Up 🍾Coca-Cola is shaking things up at stadiums and theme parks with major bottle changes—and fans are noticing! They’re rolling out 100% recycled plastic bottles (well, except for the caps and labels) and using smart recycling tech to cut down on waste. Last year alone, they collected nearly a billion bottles through new partnerships. But here’s the tea: Coke’s still the world’s biggest plastic polluter, so these moves are a big deal. Will it be enough to clean up their act? #Sustainability #PlasticWaste #CocaCola #EcoFriendly #Recycling #Safety10Share
