What most people don’t know about recycling “Styrofoam” cups
That plastic foam cup might have a recycling symbol on it, but can it actually be recycled? Get the facts on recycling foam cups and food containers.
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PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care
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83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
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Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Forever 21’s fast fashion may be ending up in landfills
We're calling on Forever 21 to adopt sustainable practices and publicly commit to not trashing or burning unsold clothing.
Release: New consumer guide warns against use of ‘medical credit cards’
Payment method can worsen financial burden on patients already struggling to pay for health care
Frequently asked questions about recycling plastics
We get a lot of questions about recycling, especially recycling plastics.
After Hurricane Idalia: Watch out for repair scams, price gouging, unsafe generator use
Those not affected should be on guard for donation scams
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