How you can help move our government beyond single-use plastic
One of the simplest, most effective ways our institutions can curb plastic pollution is to lead by example.
Tell Whole Foods to zero out single-use plastic packaging
Whole Foods can make an impact right now by setting a bold example that others in the industry can follow -- starting with getting rid of harmful, unnecessary single-use plastics.
CALPIRG 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
Highlights from the 2022 California Legislative Session
Statement: California Legislature votes to create nation’s largest health and safety buffer zones around oil and gas extraction sites
Updates
CALPIRG fights for consumers during virtual Consumer Advocacy Week
California just became the first state to eliminate gas subsidies for new homes
Limiting our exposure to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
Wasting Our Waterways
Polluters poured nearly 200 million pounds of toxic substances into U.S. waterways in 2020. We must strengthen Clean Water Act protections and reduce toxics use.
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
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
Why I support PIRG
...there is a huge need for groups such as CALPIRG to watch out for “the little guy” and for the planet. Being part of CALPIRG makes me feel like I’m part of the team even though I’m not actually doing the work.Anastasia "Stacey" Bertolet, Member
I’m part of the team
It's a real privilege to do this work. It can be frustrating at times, it can be tedious at times, but it's also incredibly rewarding.Emily Rusch, Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices
It’s a real privilege to do this work
If we get out there and if we do what needs to be done, we can make a difference.Matt Casale, Director, Environment Campaigns
