How to help your kid spot misinformation on social media
More than ever, social media is full of information that’s false, inaccurate, or just nonsense. Here’s how to help your kid navigate.
Tell the FTC: Stop tech companies from selling kids’ data
Right now, there are no rules stopping tech companies from monetizing the data of kids and teens.
PIRGIM Education Fund offers an independent voice that works on behalf of the public interest.
The Latest
What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
Updates
Join us for a day of action with the International Plastic Pellet Count
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Efficiency tax credits helped 350,000 new homes be more energy efficient in 2023
What You Can Do
Get started: Reduce waste, avoid scams, and more
Vape Waste 2
Americans threw away 5.7 disposable vapes (or e-cigarettes) per second in 2023, up from 4.5 per second as reported in 2022. In other words, nearly 500,000 disposable vapes were tossed each day in 2023, according to data from the CDC Foundation. This relentless stream of electronic waste isn't just alarming—it's extremely hazardous and entirely preventable.