Our oceans are choking on plastic. Help save them.

Kathleen- Our oceans cannot survive if they're filled with plastic! Send a message to Coca-Cola to reduce single-use plastic today. TAKE ACTION I love the ocean. I grew up near the beach, and when I need to relax, I sometimes close my eyes and think about the deep sea, full of coral, fish, whales and other marine life — vast and mysterious. What I don't usually think about in my daydreams is an ocean that contains more plastic than fish. But that's where we could be headed if corporations keep churning out more and more single-use plastic products. Even though corporations created this problem, their executives continue to shift the responsibility for fixing it onto consumers. But recycling alone simply isn't going to fix this. Over 90% of plastics don't get recycled, and far too much of it ends up in the oceans. It's time to put an end to this. Sometime soon, Coke is going to announce a new global policy on plastics, so now is the time to step up the pressure. That policy must set out clear commitments, targets, and timelines for Coke to dramatically reduce its use of single-use plastic bottles, embrace reusable packaging, and invest in developing innovative new delivery systems. We need your voice today Kathleen. Please add your name to send an email right now to Coke's CEO  demanding the corporation reduce its production of single-use plastics and stop polluting our oceans. As the world's largest soft drink company, Coca-Cola has a unique responsibility to ditch throw-away plastics and embrace reusable packaging. Coke's publicity materials say it's committed to environmental sustainability, but billions of its bottles end up on beaches, in landfills, and in the sea. And while Coke's customers are told it's their responsibility to recycle the bottles, 93% of the plastic used in those products is brand-new, virgin material. Coca-Cola should be sharing the burden instead of telling customers it's their problem to solve. Send a message to Coca-Cola and insist that it change its ways and set a good example for other corporations. With your help, I know that our movement has the power to make Coca-Cola take responsibility for its plastic — and protect our beautiful oceans. Sarah Rasmussen Digital Director, Greenpeace USA P.S. Coca-Cola produces an estimated 110 billion throwaway plastic bottles every year — and many of these will end up on beaches and in the sea. Send a message to Coca Cola's CEO, James Quincey, right now and demand it commit to ending plastic pollution. Greenpeace never takes a dime from corporations or governments. Everything we do is thanks to the generous support of people like you! DONATE NOW   facebook twitter website instagram   Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001 | 1-800-722-6995   Greenpeace Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(4) organization. As a result of our effective work for new environmental policies, contributions are not tax-deductible.   If you wish to no longer receive our emails, you may unsubscribe. We value your privacy. If you have any questions about how we use your information please read our privacy policy.