COCA-Cola is Britain’s biggest plastic polluter for the fourth year running, figures show.

       The soft drinks giant is responsible for a fifth of branded rubbish found in beach cleans this year.

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       Coca-Cola has been named as Britain's worst polluter for the fourth year running Credit: Getty

       McDonald’s and Pepsi are second and third.

       The three giants created 37 per cent of brand pollution collected — down only two per cent from last year.

       Surfers Against Sewage revealed the findings in a brands audit.

       Campaign boss Izzy Ross said: “We’re seeing the same culprits responsible for disgusting amounts of plastic pollution.

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       "A deposit return is one of the most effective ways to reduce it.”

       Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s were asked for comment.

       The average Brit visits a beach eight times a year, with half taking a picnic with them.

       Plastic packaging is present in four items in each picnic, with 39 per cent admitting they don't always take everything home with them.

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