Plastic

Amritsar NGO Advocates for Harsher Penalties on Plastic Kite Strings, Calls for Legislative Action in Punjab

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Amritsar, India – A local advocacy group in Amritsar has strongly urged for more stringent legal measures against the sale and use of plastic kite strings, advocating for severe penalties to curb this practice. Citing public safety concerns, the group Voice of Amritsar (VOA) is pushing for legislative changes that would treat the sale of these hazardous materials almost akin to a criminal act. The group announced plans to submit a formal petition to all 117 members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The proposed legislation would categorize the act of selling plastic strings as an … Read more

$66 Million Verdict in Tragic Illinois Plastic Surgery Case Raises Questions About Medical Oversight

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Chicago, IL – A Cook County jury has rendered a $66 million verdict in favor of the family of Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year-old mother of four who tragically died in 2019 following complications from plastic surgery. The court deemed the significant award necessary after finding negligence in her postoperative care at the clinic of plastic surgeon Ayoub Sayeg. Corcoles underwent a liposuction and abdominoplasty procedure, often referred to as a “tummy tuck,” at Sayeg’s clinic. According to her family’s legal team from Clifford Law Offices, the mother bled internally for hours post-operation, which went unnoticed … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi for Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, California — Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing a new lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County, which accuses the beverage giants of contributing significantly to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these companies are responsible for environmental harm due to their production and marketing strategies that promote single-use plastics. The lawsuit points out the severe environmental impacts that plastic waste has caused in local ecosystems, particularly in waterways where plastic accumulates and affects marine life. Los Angeles County is seeking to hold these corporations accountable for their role in this ongoing pollution crisis. According … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi Over Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County has initiated a legal battle against beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing the companies of significantly contributing to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these corporations have not adequately addressed the environmental damage caused by their plastic packaging waste. Filed in the state Superior Court, the lawsuit demands that both companies pay to remediate the harm their plastic products have inflicted on the environment. According to the complaint, the mass production and disposal of plastic bottles and wrappers, much of which ends up littering oceans, rivers, and urban … Read more