Greenwash Games? French public points finger at Coca-Cola over Olympics plastic waste

Drinks giant under fire for over-use of bottles and cups despite organisers’ promise of greenest ever Games

The Paris Olympics promised to be the most eco-friendly Games in history, reducing by half the amount of single-use plastic compared to London 2012.

French environmental groups, however, have criticised what they called a “bizarre” and “surreal” sight at certain venues’ drinks stands run by the main sponsor, Coca-Cola. Servers can be seen filling plastic reusable, so-called “eco-cups” from 50cl plastic bottles, amassing sacks of empty bottles for recycling.

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