Milestones: PIRG champions a Right to Repair
The Right to Repair campaign aims for a world in which people don't discard products due to limited repair options, but are empowered to fix stuff on their own.
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Milestones: MASSPIRG wins the Bottle Bill
After ten years of grassroots efforts, pro-recycling advocates and citizens successfully established a bottle deposit law in Massachusetts.
Milestones: Going all-in on 100% clean energy
Environment America's network of state organizations has campaigned for commitments to 100% renewable energy, winning significant policy changes across the country.
The high cost of fast fashion
From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
VR risks for kids and teens
VR risks are significant enough the child health experts we spoke to recommend parents steer clear of Meta's Quest VR headsets
Electric vehicles are good. We can make them better.
There are many possible futures for electric vehicles - some of them better for the environment than others. Here are seven ways to make EVs even greener.
Less driving is possible
Residents of several states and cities have driven fewer miles on average in recent years than they did two decades ago. This decline suggests that Americans’ high levels of driving are not inevitable.
“Certified natural gas” is not a source of clean energy
The federal government should not help the fossil fuel industry by certifying methane gas “clean” or “environmentally friendly.” That would be greenwashing, and mislead the public.
Products without plastic: Innovating for a packaging-free future
Reducing the amount of plastic we dump into our environment demands a radical rethink of the way we package our stuff. But a growing number of entrepreneurs are asking an even more fundamental question: Instead of rethinking the packaging, why not rethink the product itself?
“Chemical recycling”: What you need to know.
Chemical recycling is intended to convert plastic waste to fuel and new plastics. This is not a solution to the plastic waste crisis. It’s not really even recycling. Here’s what you need to know.
