How much food does America waste and what can we do to stop it?
America wastes up to 1,000 pounds of food per person each year, enough to feed millions. There are simple policy changes that could help.
Tell our state leaders: It’s time to invest more in clean options for Colorado transit
Dangerous ozone pollution threatens Coloradans' health and undermines Colorado's crisp air and outdoor lifestyle.
CoPIRG 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
Mercury pollution from power plants threatens our health. New proposed EPA standards can help.
How you can help protect yourself and your community from toxic chemical plant pollution
Updates
Nuggets fans – watch out for ticket scams
CoPIRG calls on Google to extend life of Chromebooks
Microplastics in 100% of the CO waterways we tested
What You Can Do
Tell the Public Utilities Commission to protect consumers against the high costs of gas
Colorado’s Waterways and Microplastics
Our survey of sixteen water bodies found microplastics in all sixteen. Microplastics threatens wildlife, ecosystems and our health.
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 greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
PIRG keeps me informed
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.
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
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
