Plastic soda rings a danger to wildlife October 29, 2015 at 8:39 p.m. | Updated November 9, 2015 at 4:35 p.m.

Plastic rings have been used for generations to link together multipacks of canned drinks, but we’ve long known the risks they pose to animals and the environment when disposed of improperly.

Coors Light is the largest beer brand in North America to move away from using plastic rings in its packaging Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand ...

Since the 1970s, the plastic rings have been a symbol of harmful plastic waste, but they may not be as dangerous today. Plastic six-pack rings were first manufactured in the 1960s.

Coors Light is ditching plastic rings on its six-packs and replacing them with an environmentally friendlier option. Beginning later this year, Coors Light will instead be packaged in cardboard ...

You've probably seen the heart-wrenching photos of the damage plastic six-pack rings can do to marine life. They tangle the wings of sea birds, choke seals and warp the shells ...

Fret not: TikToker @HelloRickyG has documented a hack that makes quick work of those plastic rings in a single motion. On the side of the rings, there should be a pull tab you can grab.

The Delaware General Assembly recently heard a bill that would prohibit the sale of beverages stored with plastic rings or plastic connectors. Senate Bill 263 was introduced on Thursday, April 11 ...