Coca-Cola Keep Plastic Bottles

A 2019 report found that Coca-Cola was a leading maker of global plastic waste.

Reportedly, the soft-drink company makes more than 3 million tons of it each year.

Recently, an executive of Coca-Cola was asked about this problem, and she had a surprising response.

She said her company would not stop making its famous plastic bottles because its customers still prefer them.

She said its business would suffer if it gave up plastic.

On the other hand, Coca-Cola has pledged to reduce its dependence on plastic in the long term.

Its goal is to use 50 percent recycled material by 2030.

"We have to reach this goal, and we will," the executive said. "There's no question."

Still, environmentalists say big companies like Coca-Cola must do more.

Also, they say consumers should show these firms that they are willing to stop using plastic, too.

 

• pledge pledʒ 약속, 맹세, 서약 (=commitment) / 약속[맹세]하다  dependence dɪˈpendəns 의존, 의지 (↔independence)