How you can help move our government beyond single-use plastic
One of the simplest, most effective ways our institutions can curb plastic pollution is to lead by example.
Tell Whole Foods to zero out single-use plastic packaging
Whole Foods can make an impact right now by setting a bold example that others in the industry can follow -- starting with getting rid of harmful, unnecessary single-use plastics.
PennPIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Statement: EPA targets two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law
Statement: Important hospital patient safety measure won’t be ‘suppressed’ as originally planned
Updates
Newest climate deal would hold polluters accountable for toxic waste clean up
Patients have the right to written estimates before getting their health care.
High cost of groceries isn’t just due to inflation, it could also be due to food waste
Wasting Our Waterways
Polluters poured nearly 200 million pounds of toxic substances into U.S. waterways in 2020. We must strengthen Clean Water Act protections and reduce toxics use.
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’ve continued to support PIRG’s work because I want to help to eliminate single-use plastics, protect the planet and save the bees, and address consumer protection issues.Don Ewing, Member
Why I support PennPIRG
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
Why I support PIRG
It's a real privilege to do this work. It can be frustrating at times, it can be tedious at times, but it's also incredibly rewarding.Emily Rusch, Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices
It’s a real privilege to do this work
If we get out there and if we do what needs to be done, we can make a difference.Matt Casale, Director, Environment Campaigns
