It's time for Costco to prioritize the planet over packaging.
PIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
Across America, rising homeowners insurance costs are forcing some people who own their homes to forego coverage, tightening budgets for homeowners whose mortgages require coverage and preventing prospective buyers from purchasing homes.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Americans threw away 5.7 disposable vapes (or e-cigarettes) per second in 2023, up from 4.5 per second as reported in 2022. In other words, nearly 500,000 disposable vapes were tossed each day in 2023, according to data from the CDC Foundation. This relentless stream of electronic waste isn't just alarming—it's extremely hazardous and entirely preventable.
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
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.
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
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 hope to see the fashion industry shift toward sustainability by reducing waste, prioritizing ethical practices, and focusing on quality over quantity.Anthony Bui, Georgia PIRG Student at Georgia State University
