Is there plastic in my tea?
Plastic and microplastic just keeps showing up in the bizarrest of places
The Latest
5 reasons why the Washington state legislature should pass the Right to Repair in 2025
Why is the FTC suing John Deere?
Updates
Chicago to run on 100% renewable energy
Chicago to run on 100% renewable energy
The true cost of consumerism is an absurd amount of waste
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Issue
Statement: CFPB orders Equifax to pay $15 million penalty
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Equifax on Friday to pay a $15 million civil money penalty into the CFPB’s victims relief fund for failing to conduct what the bureau called “proper” investigations of consumer disputes.
FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
Southwest, Frontier chronically delayed flights, DOT says
DOT takes action against two more large airlines for 'unrealistic scheduling' after fining JetBlue earlier in January
PIRG’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 helped make society healthier, safer and more sustainable, and the marketplace a little more honest and transparent for consumers.
Statement: FTC announces suit against John Deere for allegedly monopolizing repair
Announcement comes after years of research, advocacy about barriers to farm equipment repair
Voices
We need to stand up to companies that profit when we throw stuff away
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
