Is there plastic in my tea?
Plastic and microplastic just keeps showing up in the bizarrest of places
Fuel our work to move New Jersey beyond plastic
The United States generates an astounding 35 million tons of plastic waste every single year. We're the world's single biggest plastic polluter.
NJPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
The Latest
FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Does wrapping food in plastic reduce food waste?
Updates
New rules aim to tackle plastic pellet pollution in the European Union
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Waste less, celebrate more: Tips for a zero waste holiday
“Renewable Natural Gas” (RNG) for home heating: A false solution
Join us on January 31 to learn how gas utilities are using "renewable natural gas" and how utilities use it to justify excessive spending on gas infrastructure.
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How to save energy in your home this winter
Steps you can take to lower heating bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution by saving energy.
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
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
I greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
PIRG keeps me informed
I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
Fixing that damage starts with me.
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
