How to have a spooky and sustainable costume this Halloween
This Halloween, say no to fast fashion and rock a more sustainable costume that will help the planet.
Beyond plastic
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
The Latest on Beyond plastic
Tricks for cutting waste this Halloween
How to protect yourself from microplastics
Updates
The US is poised to support reducing global plastic production ahead of final negotiations on a UN Global Plastics Treaty
Knock, knock. Who’s there? PIRG!
The Environmental Protection Agency sets it sights on toxic chemical used to make plastic
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Where is plastic produced?
Did you know?
In 2015, Americans landfilled or incinerated over 50 million tons of compostable waste. That is enough to fill a line of fully-loaded 18-wheelers, stretching from New York City to Los Angeles ten times.
What We're Doing
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
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
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General Mills shareholders call for less plastic, more truth in recycling
A noteworthy 40% of General Mills shareholders voted last week in favor of a proposal urging the food company to assess how it can increase the scale, pace and rigor of its sustainability efforts, including by reducing plastic packaging.
Try our quiz: Plastic waste by the numbers
Plastic is everywhere. How much do you know about it? Try our six question quiz to see how close you can get to the actual numbers about the state of the plastic waste crisis.
News Release: Microplastics threaten Lake Erie and wildlife
Cleanup event reveals plastic pellet pollution on Euclid Beach, Cleveland, Ohio
New research finds plastic in human brains
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. What do microplastics in human brains mean for our health?
Plastic pellets on trains: a disaster waiting to happen
All of the largest North American freight train companies (by revenue) have spilled plastic pellets into the environment.
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Faye
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Executive Vice President; President, PIRG