Clear Plastic Bottles: Are they preferable for our environment?

In the past two years, several beverage brands in Ethiopia have started using clear plastic bottles instead of colored ones. Sprite, Ambo, and AquaAddis are among those beverage brands. The move is part of an initiative to reduce waste and increase recycling. The companies claim that using clear bottles will make them easier to recycle. On the other hand, the Ethiopian government has prohibited the import of chemicals used for plastic coloring. So, is clear plastic preferable for our environment?

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