“Strides for equity and sustainability are impeded by UC Berkeley-PepsiCo partnership” Daily Cal excerpt

Since 2011, UC Berkeley has been actively endorsing one of the top consumer plastic polluters on the planet and the poster child for big food monopolies: PepsiCo. PepsiCo is an extensive contributor to the climate crisis, marine plastic pollution, labor exploitation, rainforest deforestation and malnutrition. Under our current pouring rights contract, 85% of all food and beverages in campus dining areas and vending machines must beContinue reading ““Strides for equity and sustainability are impeded by UC Berkeley-PepsiCo partnership” Daily Cal excerpt”

“Why UC Berkeley needs to reevaluate its pouring rights contract with PepsiCo” Daily Cal excerpt

If we truly care about the health of our campus community and care to uphold UC Berkeley’s reputation as a leader in sustainability, it’s time to start thinking about why a PepsiCo sponsorship does not meet our vision of fostering a sustainable, healthy campus for all.  At UC Berkeley, students are the target market for oneContinue reading ““Why UC Berkeley needs to reevaluate its pouring rights contract with PepsiCo” Daily Cal excerpt”