Man made “stuff” now outweighs the living world. How did we get here?
There’s something seriously wrong when the weight of all of our “stuff” is greater than that of all life on the planet. But we can do something about it.
Fuel our work to move Rhode Island beyond plastic
The United States generates an astounding 35 million tons of plastic waste every single year. We're the world's single biggest plastic polluter.
RIPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
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‘We Are the World’ and 40 years of fighting hunger and homelessness
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Efficiency tax credits helped 350,000 new homes be more energy efficient in 2023
Piles of plastic pellets found in Charleston tidal marsh
Big data centers, big problems
The rapid growth of data centers can deepen America’s reliance on fossil fuels and is putting consumers and communities at risk.
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 have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
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 think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
