The Berkeley-based nonprofit Earth Island Institute has filed a suit alleging that some of the world’s largest food, beverage and product manufacturers are polluting oceans and waterways with millions of tons of plastic.
The suit, which was filed in San Mateo County Superior Court on Feb. 26, seeks unspecified compensatory damage and legal fees as well as a court order requiring the companies to reduce plastic production, pay for cleanup and stop implying their plastic containers will be recycled until there are resources available to do so.
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