Why does Costco use so much packaging?
The popular retailer is using excessive packaging throughout its stores, neglecting to address the waste it creates
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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STATEMENT: EPA acts to protect drinking water from PFAS
Victory: REI is phasing out toxic PFAS from its products
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FCC approves first rules to attack robotexts
Watching Wall Street: Top 20 Actions the CFPB Took in 2022 Making the Marketplace Safer for Consumers
Amidst uncertainty over the future funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), PIRG recaps top 20 actions the CFPB took under a full calendar year with Director Chopra at the helm in 2022.
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
