Aquaman Jason Momoa Branded A Climate Hypocrite For Encouraging Aluminum Cans

Big names in showbiz should be cautious about their public statements and advocacies. Fans and eagle-eyed viewers take their every word for it and use these statements against them when their lifestyles turn out inconsistent.

Jason Momoa became the recent target of social media and avid pro-earth fans after he was accused of being a climate hypocrite. The Aquaman star was promoting his water brand, telling his followers and fans that it is better to use aluminum cans than plastic bottles.

The actor even cut his signature long hair for his campaign for everybody to stop using single-use plastic. Recall that sometime last September, the 43-year-old actor was seen on video raising awareness about the diverse impact of single-use plastic. In the video, Jason was seen sipping water from his brand Mananalu, and the water bottle was made of aluminum.

The Center for Organizational Research and Education (CORE) called out the avid ocean conservationist via a full-page ad, stating that Jason’s video was a simple, cynical ploy for his benefit—promoting his own company and the revenue that came along with the promotion.

The ad questioned his intentions and was very blunt in asking if Jason cared about the planet or was simply after the profit he would make.

Even the actor’s new movie, Slumberland, was not spared and was dragged into the criticism with a comment that Jason was dreaming if he was convinced that his aluminum cans could save the planet. As an added insult, Jason was accused of making money off the cans while the earth suffered.

To ensure that fans and spectators are aware of what’s happening, the ad also included a link to MoronicMomoa.com and an explanatory video discussing how plastics are even a better option than Jason’s aluminum, which can be more damaging to the environment.

Even Jason shaving off his hair was speculated as propaganda for his benefit. It was further explained that plastic bottles are easier to recycle than aluminum, and bauxite releases double the greenhouse gas that plastic bottles emit.

Richard Berman, CORE’s executive director, also directly accused Jason of hype to the point of flaunting his overpriced water instead of merely encouraging his viewers to recycle or at least use his influence to educate people about recycling.

He further stated that, unlike his new movie, the environment’s continuous challenge is accurate and that he can’t fool people into thinking he cares for the planet by demonizing single-use plastic water bottles.

CORE also extended its harsh feedback to Ball, the aluminum and glass manufacturer that packages Jason’s Mananalu water. The manufacturer also owns 49% of the water bottle company.

According to CORE, the company has always been included in the companies contributing to the country’s pollution. It ranked 65th as the worst air polluter in the US, as conducted by the University of Massachusetts.

Also, Jason’s water bottles are being shipped via Amazon from the company’s headquarters in North Carolina, and the standard packaging used is plastic bubble wrap.

As of the time, the side of The Game of Thrones alum has yet to release any statement.