Toxic PFAS chemicals are being sprayed on crops across the country
Chemicals linked to cancer shouldn't be anywhere near our crops and the fields where we grow our food.
Tell Amazon: It’s time to move beyond wasteful single-use plastic packaging
Amazon creates an enormous amount of plastic waste with single-use packaging that we just don't need.
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
Our plans for moving beyond plastic in 2023
You have the power: how to electrify your home with new tax credits
Updates
CALPIRG shares tips on reducing waste around the holidays
Tips before you fly again
Resources for holiday 2022 airline travel cancellations
Smart Decisions about Smart Toys
Smart toys have internet connections and special software – and come with risks. Smart toys can collect a lot of data about kids, increasing the chances your child's data may be exposed during a breach or hack.
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
