Turning plastic waste into plastic lumber isn’t recycling
Most of Amazon’s plastic packaging isn’t being recycled, and some might end up as material for plastic decking instead.
Recycling & compost
To reduce waste, conserve natural resources and address the mounting climate crisis, America needs more recycling and composting.
The Latest on Recycling & compost
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
PIRG’s warmest wishes for a safe and happy new year
Updates
WashPIRG-backed bills to reduce plastic waste and make device repair easier advance in the legislature
Featured Resources
Truth in recycling
Products without packaging: How refill stores can help solve the plastics crisis
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
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Uniting States Against Plastic
Together, we can move states, and our country, beyond plastic.
2022 Legislative Recap: Some wins, some missed opportunities
Every year, guided by our program agenda and with the support of our thousands of members across the state, WashPIRG advocates in Olympia to advance state level legislation that would create a healthier future for Washington. The 2022 legislative session ended last month, so we wanted to highlight some of the progress that was made this year, and some of the missed opportunities.
How to Save Food and Prevent Food Waste
We all play a role in creating food waste, so we can all be part of the solution.
“RENEW Act” advances out of Senate Committee
Why we should expand composting infrastructure across the country.
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
