Develop Antibiotics We Need
PIRG’s new campaign to drive cost-effective, non-profit antibiotic development
Help our country move beyond plastic
Every single year, the United States generates an unbelievable 35 million tons of plastic waste. We're the world's single biggest plastic polluter.
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
How software drives obsolescence, hurting our wallets and the environment
STATEMENT: We support the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act
Updates
PIRG urges US House to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Stop The Overuse Of Antibiotics
UPDATE: Perdue’s “Chix Mix” draws contrast with Tyson Foods’ antibiotic use policy
U.S. pledges to triple renewable energy by 2030
Hill Letter to US House: Vote “Yes” on Lower Costs, More Transparency
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act will help lower health care costs for millions of Americans across the nation.
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
Consumers statewide and nationwide deserve to have quality, long-lasting products, but when those products don’t last or get damaged, it can be extremely expensive and inconvenient to replace them.Scott Bendett, New York Assemblyman
