Can you upgrade to Windows 11? Millions can’t and it could cause an environmental disaster
Once the countdown reaches zero for the current version of Windows, 400 million computers could lose security support and end up scrapped.
Make a gift that can help reduce plastic waste
Every year, the United States generates 42 million metric tons of plastic waste. Make a Giving Tuesday gift this week to help move our country beyond plastic.
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.
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This Giving Tuesday let’s move beyond plastic
Together we can tackle the plastic waste crisis
Updates
Solve the high cost of Xtandi, treatment for prostate cancer, using “March-In” rights
Will Zelle’s big bank owners clean up the alleged payment fraud?
Campaign to stop digital discrimination against unplugged seniors gains traction
Buy less, give more
A holiday gift guide to help you buy less stuff — maybe even buy nothing — and give more joy
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
I’ve continued to support PIRG’s work because I want to help to eliminate single-use plastics, protect the planet and save the bees, and address consumer protection issues.Don Ewing, Member
