Coca-Cola Flags Tariffs’ Potential to Force More Plastics Use

Coca-Cola Co. said in its annual report that looming tariffs are poised to make the beverage giant rely more on plastic.

The company said in its 10-K report that “tariffs and trade policies may impact the availability and cost of alternative packaging materials, leading us to rely more on plastic packaging than desired.” Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The news comes as drinks makers in particular have faced scrutiny over their use of plastic, including a series of allegations that they’ve misrepresented the environmental impact of their packaging. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Inc. were sued by ...