How much food does America waste and what can we do to stop it?
America wastes up to 1,000 pounds of food per person each year, enough to feed millions. There are simple policy changes that could help.
Tell the EPA: Protect communities from toxic trains
When inherently safer technology is available, companies should be shifting to it as quickly as possible to prevent and mitigate the impacts of disasters like the one in East Palestine, Ohio.
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.
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Mercury pollution from power plants threatens our health. New proposed EPA standards can help.
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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
We need to support groups like PIRG who are keeping a close eye on what is happening.Cathy J., Member
We need to support groups like PIRG
I greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
PIRG keeps me informed
I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
Fixing that damage starts with me.
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
