Ditch plastic packaging: Shop at your local refillery
A wave of new retail businesses are eliminating single-use plastic packaging entirely, showing us what a future with dramatically less plastic could look like.
Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Laundry pods: 8.2 million bags recalled because they can open easily, poison children
Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel brands of liquid laundry pods can be ingested by children, pets; full refund offered
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Transformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings on the table
The final efficiency standards for utility transformers save only one-third as much energy as standards at DOE’s proposed levels would have.
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.
Truth in recycling
Does Amazon’s plastic packaging actually get recycled? We placed trackers in bundles of Amazon shipping materials, and put them in store drop bins to see where they ended up.
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
This guide will allow your imagination to take flight as you plan and plant a garden designed to save bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Safe At Home in 2024?
Product recalls, warnings and penalties all increase in 2023. Dangerous products connected to 550 injuries and 15 deaths.
How to avoid bee-killing pesticides
To save the bees, you should avoid toxic bee-killing pesticides called neonicotinoids. Use our guide to identify which pesticides contain neonicotinoids.
What the California Consumer Privacy Act means for you
The California data privacy law gives you some control over how businesses collect and use your personal data. Here's how to take advantage.