California is one step closer to tackling fashion waste
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act is a big win against waste for the US
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Statement: Governor Newsom signs bill to tackle medical debt
WashPIRG builds support for the Right to Repair
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Local event sheds light on the fashion industry’s environmental impacts
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
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Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
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The CFPB Turns 10
Ten Ways The CFPB Is Protecting Consumers
Whether you care about the planet, wearing high quality clothing, or protecting workers rights, the sustainable fashion movement can embolden so many people to create effective change in the world around them.Emma Knudson, President of Mizzou Women in Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Emma Knudson
I believe that as every individual walking the surface of this planet called earth wears clothes, we are all part of the fashion industry, hence very critical that, we all come together in this moment of existence with our individual capacities, to make a generational change and impact.Kwamena Boison, Co-Founder + Head of Design, THE REVIVAL, Ghana
Kwamena Boison
When I envision a sustainable fashion future I really see it being a collaborative ecosystem where brands, designers, activists, and leaders are coming together to design new systems (not just new clothes).Amanda Lapham, Co-Founder of Wolven & Creative Designer, California
Amanda Lapham
I hope to see waste in the fashion industry continue to dwindle. Circularity is paramount for Everywhere and for ensuring a sustainable future on this planet.Irys Placida Kornbluth, COO of Everywhere Apparel, California
Irys Placida Kornbluth
I’m really excited about what we can do in Washington because we can move in a direction that’s good for people, good for the environment, and good for the economy all at the same time.Sharlett Mena, Washington State Representative, District 29
Representative Mena
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Three big wins for the public interest in 2023
The past year saw real results for the public interest -- and support from people like you helped make it possible.
Seven major policies going into effect in Colorado on January 1st
Policies will promote electric lawn equipment and vehicles, restrict PFAS, plastic bags and polystyrene, protect farmers right to fix their equipment, increase data privacy, and make it easier for consumers to compost
Stop The Overuse Of Antibiotics
UPDATE: Federal court rules the medically important antibiotic streptomycin can no longer be used as a citrus pesticide
PIRG and coalition partners highlight public health benefits of the ruling amid ongoing efforts to combat antibiotic resistance
Statement: Federal appeals court rules use of antibiotic as citrus pesticide unlawful, vacates EPA approval
U.S. pledges to triple renewable energy by 2030
At global summit, US joins more than 115 nations in pledging to double energy efficiency and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.
