This Giving Tuesday let’s move beyond plastic
The United States is the world’s single biggest plastic polluter. PIRG is working to change that, are you with us?
This Giving Tuesday, your gift can help reduce plastic waste
Every single year, the United States generates an unbelievable 42 million metric tons of plastic waste.
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
Together we can tackle the plastic waste crisis
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s Twitter Space spotlights overuse of antibiotics in beef production
Updates
Ohio school a leader on reducing food waste in dining halls
UPDATE: New billboard reminds New York Gov. Hochul to sign Right to Repair law
PIRG files comments asking FTC to write a data minimization rule
Fixed for the Holidays
You can still get great gadgets for less than Black Friday prices while making a good choice for the environment. We've included sections on why you should shop refurbished as well as a lot of tips for identifying good refurbished gifts, where and how to buy refurbished gifts as well as some tips for after you buy.
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
