Massive Coke plastic waste entering waterways: Study

WASHINGTON — By 2030 Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 602,000 metric tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published on Wednesday by the nonprofit group Oceana.

That is enough plastic to fill the stomachs of 18 million whales.

The report arrives amid mounting concerns over the human health risks posed by the spread of microplastics, which scientists increasingly link to cancer, infertility, heart disease and more.