On Sept. 23, 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg delivered an emotional speech at the United Nations, accusing world leaders of stealing her dreams with their inaction on climate change. On Oct. 7, hundreds of young climate protestors took part in demonstrations in Chicago and other major cities worldwide to demand justice for the planet.
Beverage companies and plants also are increasing efforts to further sustainability. For instance, PepsiCo has pledged to reduce 35 percent of virgin plastic content across its beverage portfolio by 2025, which equates to the elimination of 2.5 million metric tons of cumulative virgin plastic, the company says.