How you can help move our government beyond single-use plastic
One of the simplest, most effective ways our institutions can curb plastic pollution is to lead by example.
Tell your state legislators: It’s time to move Massachusetts beyond single-use plastics
Nationwide, we throw away 25 billion plastic foam cups every year. And that's just one of the types of single-use plastic choking our communities and environment.
MASSPIRG 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
We must turn off the tap first (PFAS)
Statement from the Election Modernization Coalition regarding the SJC Decision in Lyons v. Sec of the Commonwealth
Updates
MASSPIRG urges Congress to protect consumers
MASSPIRG talks with Boston 25 News on tips to lower home heating bills
Massachusetts neighborhood to get networked geothermal system
The Need to Enforce Waste Bans in Massachusetts
New report outlines need for more resources devoted to getting banned materials out of landfills and incinerators.
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 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
It’s a real privilege to do this work
If we get out there and if we do what needs to be done, we can make a difference.Matt Casale, Director, Environment Campaigns
