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WEBApr 16, 2024 · Donate today: Help move our country beyond plastic. We've set a goal of raising $15,000 by midnight on Sept. 23, to help reduce plastic waste. Donate. PIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · NEW ANALYSIS: California, New York, Illinois lead the conversion to cleaner electric school buses. Data shows leaders and laggards for total electric buses, combined investments in electric conversion. Media Releases September 12, 2024.
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WEBAug 27, 2024 · WasteX: Environmental harms of satellite internet mega-constellations. Fueled by satellite internet companies, the number of satellites in orbit is skyrocketing. The environmental risks may be massive. Report August 8, 2024.
Patent bills could end up costing patients more at the pharmacy …
WEB11 hours ago · In the week leading up to an important meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 19, PIRG and our allies worked to educate lawmakers about how two pieces of legislation could undermine some of Congress’ previous work to address the high costs of prescription drugs. The PREVAIL Act and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) both propose reforms to the U.S. patent system ...
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WEBAbout. PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public’s health, safety and wellbeing. PIRG President Faye Park talks to CBS news about toxic ingredients in children's makeup. All Americans want a healthier, safer, more secure future.
California Governor signs bill to ban all plastic bags at checkout
WEB11 hours ago · Yesterday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053, banning plastic bags from being provided at grocery store checkouts. This move turns off the tap to a notable source of needless plastic waste in California: the plastic grocery bag. Plastic bags pollute our environment and break down into toxic microplastics that contaminate our ...
How to protect yourself from microplastics
WEB14 hours ago · Clean frequently. Dust in our homes can contain microplastics, so cleaning frequently can help prevent microplastic exposure. Vacuuming is found to be more effective at preventing microplastic inhalation than sweeping. Reduce consumption of processed foods. Microplastics have been found in a higher concentration in processed foods.
Year in review: PIRG and The Public Interest Network’s 2022 …
WEBDec 21, 2022 · PIRG, Environment America, their state groups celebrate national, state, local victories for the public interest. DENVER – Throughout the past year, the Public Interest Network’s advocates spurred important progress toward a healthier, safer and happier world today and a better future for generations to come. It has been a year of extraordinary positive change at the state, federal and ...
Donate today: Help move our country beyond plastic
WEBDonate today: Help move our country beyond plastic. Deadline: Sept. 23. Goal: $15,000. The plastic industry is in business to keep us buying and using plastic, despite the harm it may cause to our health and our environment. PIRG is working to move our country beyond plastic — and we need your help. We know we can win: Thanks to years of PIRG ...
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WEBHealth. Americans have the means to live far longer and healthier lives — and for the most part, we are. But we still face way too many threats to our health and well-being that are preventable, treatable or capable of being mitigated and solved. PIRG is working to ensure that food is grown in ways that are healthy and also good for the ...