Working to stop plastic waste: From store shelves to state capitols
Plastic waste is getting out of control. How organizing consumers, challenging corporations and winning new policies can reduce plastic pollution across the nation.
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A round up of the latest good news, progress and actions in the public interest.
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Ideas for Earth Day this year
PIRG’s 2024 highlights
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Efficiency tax credits helped 350,000 new homes be more energy efficient in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Waste less, celebrate more: Tips for a zero waste holiday
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Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
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Three important PIRG victories from 2024
PIRG supporters helped fuel impactful campaigns that made a real difference for the public interest this year.
Member support helped make the world a safer, healthier place
Advocacy, research and engaged supporters came together to win big for the public interest this year.
The right call for America’s top consumer watchdog
Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging
Companies had used toxic ‘forever chemicals’ to protect paper, cardboard from grease