Banning water beads would prevent more fatal injuries
Marketed towards kids, water beads are small colorful toys that grow in water. But they can cause serious harm to small children and even fatal injuries.
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Apple AirPods are designed to die: Here’s what you should know
AirPods are nearly impossible to repair and their batteries are short-lived. Apple should design them to last.
New report reveals widespread presence of plastic chemicals in our food
Plasticizers pose serious threats to human health, and yet they’ve been found in a variety of foods — from fast food to baby food.
Consumers call on Meta to protect kids’ safety in Quest virtual reality
The popular Meta Quest virtual reality headset is marketed to kids as young as 10, but is it safe? Here’s what you should know, and what you can do to keep kids safe.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.
Looking ahead: protecting the climate, nature and consumers in 2024
A glance at PIRG's, Environment America's plans to serve the public interest in the new year
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Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG