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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
Tackle the plastic pollution crisis this Giving Tuesday
More joy, less waste this holiday season
Updates
Amazon announces first fulfillment center without plastic packaging
Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act reintroduced in Congress
Costco makes new commitments to reduce plastic use
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
The high cost of fast fashion
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
The Latest
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Our waters shouldn’t be dumping grounds for plastic
Recent spill highlights need to end plastic pellet pollution
PIRG, Environment America and Environmental Action deliver over 82,400 petition signatures calling on Costco to reduce plastic packaging
Tens of thousands of people across the country call on grocery giant Costco to reduce its use of wasteful plastic packaging.
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.
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.
Eight legislative victories every Californian should know about
The California Legislature recently passed eight bills that will have a big impact on our health, safety and wellbeing.
Team
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