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PIRG, Environment America guide to safe, sustainable summer fun
Make summer better by avoiding concert, vacation scams; sustainably and safely picnicking, swimming, biking
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Food for Thought 2024
Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
NCPIRG Program Report 2023
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Counterfeit and stolen goods: Tips to avoid buying them online or anywhere
INFORM Act expected to help consumers by reducing volume of items sold illegally
Full Letter— Parents, environmentalists to Google: stop Chromebooks from expiring this summer
The Threat of “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, are dangerous for public health. Because these “forever chemicals” are nearly indestructible, PFAS build up in the bodies of humans over time and persist in the environment. PFAS can cause kidney cancer, thyroid disruption, reduced responses to vaccination, and other health problems.
