How France’s Anti-waste Law targets plastic waste at its source
The United States should look to France as a model for plastic waste reduction policy.
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
What most people don’t know about recycling “Styrofoam” cups
Eight legislative victories every Californian should know about
Updates
Our waters shouldn’t be dumping grounds for plastic
PIRG, Environment America and Environmental Action deliver over 82,400 petition signatures calling on Costco to reduce plastic packaging
The REDUCE Act targets the most wasteful plastics
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Green schools guide
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.
We must take care of our planet.Barbara K., Member
It makes absolutely no sense to waste resources
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
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Fast fashion by the numbers
Here are some concerning facts about the fast fashion industry.
“Chemical recycling”: What it is, and what it definitely is not
So-called “chemical recycling” is a term invented by the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to hide where plastic is actually going: the incinerator.
Fashion tips: How to dress more sustainably and reduce your environmental impact
Fast fashion clothing companies are making more clothing than we can wear– and it's having a huge impact on the planet. Here are some tips for making your wardrobe more sustainable.
Frequently asked questions about recycling plastics
We get a lot of questions about recycling, especially recycling plastics.
Chick-fil-A’s new chicken sandwich shouldn’t come with a side of plastic waste
Last year, Chick-fil-A served 2.1 billion customers. That’s a lot of chicken sandwiches -- and a lot of plastic waste.
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Park
Faye
Park
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
Rakov
Susan
Rakov
Managing Director, Frontier Group; Senior Vice President, The Public Interest Network
Katz
Danny
Katz
Executive Director, CoPIRG
Domenitz
Janet
Domenitz
Executive Director, MASSPIRG
Morgenstein
Mark
Morgenstein
Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network