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Leaders and Laggards II
Some one-third of Americans live in a state with a Right to Repair law that requires manufacturers to provide fair access to repair materials including spare parts and service manuals. But our report finds that, despite these requirements, many manufacturers do not provide the things people need for repairs
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Plane Truth 2025: Airline complaints rise
Electronic Waste Graveyard
Toolkit for The International Plastic Pellet Count
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‘Failing the Fix’ scorecard grades Apple, Samsung, Google, others on how fixable their devices are
Nobody walks into an electronics store and thinks, “I’m going to buy something that can’t be fixed.” Our newly-updated scorecard helps you choose repairable phones and laptops from brands that support your Right to Repair.
Food for Thought 2025
Hospitalizations, deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024 as recalls from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli increased by 41%; 98% of all illnesses linked to just 13 outbreaks, ranging from cucumbers to deli meat
What to do if you get too many robocalls and robotexts
There are many ways to reduce the number of annoying calls or attempted scams
Who’s calling?
Half of largest phone companies earn D’s or F’s on robocall protections
How to keep your food safe when planning a party, picnic or just a meal
Outbreaks of illnesses from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli point to concern about keeping food safe at home