Is switching from plastic to paper better for the environment?
Single-use plastic can cause major environmental damage, but paper substitutes also have downsides. What if there was a third way?
The Latest
Is there plastic in my tea?
FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Updates
Piles of plastic pellets found in Charleston tidal marsh
New rules aim to tackle plastic pellet pollution in the European Union
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
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Issue
Proposed merger could raise health care costs, threatening patient access, affordability
Organizations including OSPIRG, representing Oregonians across the state, submitted comments on Wednesday to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) as it reviews the proposed acquisition of Legacy Health System by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
Does wrapping food in plastic reduce food waste?
We don’t want to throw away food, but we don’t want to produce plastic waste either. What’s the most sustainable storage solution?
PIRG’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 helped make society healthier, safer and more sustainable, and the marketplace a little more honest and transparent for consumers.
How Dunkin’ can help us reduce waste, one refill at a time
There are many times when single-use waste could be avoided, and our morning cup of coffee is one of them.
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections
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