Every single year, the United States generates an unbelievable 35 million tons of plastic waste. We're the world's single biggest plastic polluter.
Maryland PIRG 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.
On Monday, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates public utilities, ordered BGE to release a memo on the financing of a deal with Baltimore City to make improvements to the City’s conduit system. BGE released the letter on Thursday.
From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
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
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
I greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
