Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275445)

There are two problems that come to mind. First, it is not the container material that is being singled out, it is Pepsi. It *may* be that Pepsi contributes the most to the plastic pollution in the Buffalo river but they are not the only contributor. If the problem is the plastic then why not target the number two contributor or all contributors? But Pepsi is the only company mentioned.

Second, there are many poisonous materials being used in many products. Lead-acid batteries contain lead with the same characteristics you mentioned above. Some thermometers and thermostats contain mercury. Smoke detectors have batteries with hazardous materials and small amounts of radioactive materials. Cooling systems contain chemicals dangerous to people and to the environment. All these, and the Pepsi bottles, are safe when used and discarded appropriately. Those who inappropriately handle or discard the other materials can be held accountable. Why is it that only improperly discarding Pepsi plastic containers is a liability to the company?

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2275477)

There are lots of regulations on lead acid batteries which the manufacturers are careful to follow as to their disposal. Similarly there are regulations on radioactive waste. There are no such rules on plastics, yet.

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Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2275121)

NY accuses Pepsico of creating a public nuisance by making a huge number of plastic bottles and wrappers, some of which inevitably fall or blow into the Buffalo River when they are discarded.

I am not a lawyer but I think it is hard to blame a company for what consumers do with their products after purchasing them.

And what about Coke? Don’t they make plastic bottles?

New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275139)

Seems like a ridiculous lawsuit. What good could possibly come from it? Will Pepsi stop selling plastic bottles in NYS and forces a switch to Coke? Won't that just shift the statistics and result in another lawsuit?

It's also hard to imagine that McDonald's would be second to Pepsi. Would they be counting plastic containers for fish fillet or would they be finding plastic cups that were used for Coke products? It's hard to imagine that Coke bottles or water bottles didn't make up a higher percentage than McDonald's.

It's early to start campaigning for the 2026 NYS elections so I wonder why this lawsuit now.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2275483)

Maybe all suppliers that use plastic should stop selling in New York? See how that fairs with public? Maybe then they will wake up.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2275161)

But a manufacturer should not (necessarily) be held accountable for what a customer does with the product after purchase. If they were, every gun maker and ammo manufacturer would be liable for murder.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2275121)

NY accuses Pepsico of creating a public nuisance by making a huge number of plastic bottles and wrappers, some of which inevitably fall or blow into the Buffalo River when they are discarded.

I am not a lawyer but I think it is hard to blame a company for what consumers do with their products after purchasing them.

And what about Coke? Don’t they make plastic bottles?

New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2275121)

NY accuses Pepsico of creating a public nuisance by making a huge number of plastic bottles and wrappers, some of which inevitably fall or blow into the Buffalo River when they are discarded.

I am not a lawyer but I think it is hard to blame a company for what consumers do with their products after purchasing them.

And what about Coke? Don’t they make plastic bottles?

New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers

Originally Posted by JRcorvette (Post 2275551)

Hey it’s NY anything can happen in that State or in CA…. You could not pay me to live there!!!

Originally Posted by Haggar (Post 2275373)

Coke made political contributions of $1,361,000 in 2022 - $697,000 to the Democrats, $664,000 to the Republicans - this is huge?

Coca Cola is based in Atlanta, GA - why is Coke NY?

Do you have support for your comments?

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2275139)

Seems like a ridiculous lawsuit. What good could possibly come from it? Will Pepsi stop selling plastic bottles in NYS and forces a switch to Coke? Won't that just shift the statistics and result in another lawsuit?

It's also hard to imagine that McDonald's would be second to Pepsi. Would they be counting plastic containers for fish fillet or would they be finding plastic cups that were used for Coke products? It's hard to imagine that Coke bottles or water bottles didn't make up a higher percentage than McDonald's.

It's early to start campaigning for the 2026 NYS elections so I wonder why this lawsuit now.