Too much plastic: Why Amazon’s packaging needs to change
Amazon has made recent commitments to reduce plastic packaging, but there is still more to be done. We need to keep pushing them to do more.
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2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
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New rules aim to tackle plastic pellet pollution in the European Union
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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
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We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
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I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
Fixing that damage starts with me.
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