What most people don’t know about recycling “Styrofoam” cups
That plastic foam cup might have a recycling symbol on it, but can it actually be recycled? Get the facts on recycling foam cups and food containers.
Tell Microsoft: Don’t leave millions of computers behind
Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 could cause the single biggest jump in junked computers ever. Tell Microsoft: Don't junk millions of computers.
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PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care
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83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
A bad deal: Why you don’t want (medical credit) cards in your hand
Headlines amplify evidence of rising health care prices and families struggling to pay their medical bills. The financial industry offers their own solution: the medical credit card. But watch out.
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
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We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
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I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
