We’re campaigning for Microplastic Free Waters
Tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new bill could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
Tell your U.S. House representative: Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act will hold companies accountable for dumping millions of plastic pellets into our waterways.
WashPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our wellbeing.
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Local event sheds light on the fashion industry’s environmental impacts
Stop The Overuse Of Antibiotics
United Nations: Save millions of lives, reduce the overuse of antibiotics
The US is poised to support reducing global plastic production ahead of final negotiations on a UN Global Plastics Treaty
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Across America, thousands of facilities that store or move oil, toxic chemicals or coal ash are located near waterways. These facilities are accidents waiting to happen.
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
As there is ever more to be done, I like that WashPIRG works to solve important issues while educating the public about them, and is playing an active role on many fronts.Frank Kroger, Member
Solving important issues while educating the public
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
They're practical, dogged, and go straight to the heart of the issue.Carolyn B., Member
