Pressure on Drinks Companies to Use Less Plastic

The video highlights the growing issue of plastic pollution, particularly from single-use plastic bottles, and its detrimental effects on marine life. It emphasizes the responsibility of manufacturers, especially soft drink companies, in contributing to this problem and the need for increased recycling efforts. Despite producing recyclable bottles, these companies use minimal recycled plastic. The video calls for setting targets to reduce single-use plastics and improve recycling. It also discusses the long-lasting presence of plastic in oceans and the need for comprehensive solutions involving both corporate responsibility and consumer behavior.

What is the significance of the statistic that companies use only 6.6% recycled plastic in their products?

What are some suggested solutions to the problem of plastic waste in the oceans?