We’re campaigning for Microplastic Free Waters
Tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new bill could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
Tell the FTC: Don’t let plastic companies mislead us about recycling
The plastic industry shouldn't escape accountability for its waste
OSPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect Oregonians' health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Microplastics are not just in us, they are also in wildlife
Our Amazon wishlist: Less plastic shipping waste
Updates
Waste less, celebrate more: Tips for a zero waste holiday
Oregon is one step closer to a modernized recycling system
20,302 public comments submitted in support of banning vinyl chloride
What You Can Do
Tell Amazon: Stop selling bee-killing pesticides
Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
Greenhouse gas pollution decreased in 44 states from 2005 to 2022, and increased in six.
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
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the health of children and infants...Patricia Jett, Member
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
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 support OSPIRG for the health of the state I love.Laura V.F., Member
