What most people don’t know about recycling “Styrofoam” cups
That plastic foam cup might have a recycling symbol on it, but can it actually be recycled? Get the facts on recycling foam cups and food containers.
Tell Microsoft: Don’t leave millions of computers behind
Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 could cause the single biggest jump in junked computers ever. Tell Microsoft: Don't junk millions of computers.
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.
The Latest
Eight legislative victories every Californian should know about
Consumer Bureau Announces Groundbreaking Plan to Protect Americans from the Devastating Effects of Medical Debt
Updates
Major step forward to help people struggling with impact of medical debt
New farm Right to Repair bill introduced in Congress
The REDUCE Act targets the most wasteful plastics
How to take more control of your Mastercard data
Mastercard sells transaction data - here's how to take more control of the data it has about you.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
When I buy something, I think I own it. I don't want to have to ask anyone's permission to open it up and try to fix it.
We need to stand up to companies that profit when we throw stuff away
As there is ever more to be done, I like that WashPIRG works to solve important issues while educating the public about them, and is playing an active role on many fronts.Frank Kroger, Member
Solving important issues while educating the public
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the health of children and infants...Patricia Jett, Member
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
We may not solve these problems overnight, but working here showed me that I can do work that has a huge, positive impact on people's lives.Jillian Gordner, Law Student, Former Make Polluters Pay Campaign Associate
