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PIRG, Environment America guide to safe, sustainable summer fun
Make summer better by avoiding concert, vacation scams; sustainably and safely picnicking, swimming, biking
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Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
WISPIRG Program Report 2023
Truth in recycling
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The Threat of “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, are dangerous for public health. Because these “forever chemicals” are nearly indestructible, PFAS build up in the bodies of humans over time and persist in the environment. PFAS can cause kidney cancer, thyroid disruption, reduced responses to vaccination, and other health problems.
The top text scams of 2022? Messages impersonating banks increased 20-fold since 2019
WISPIRG Program Report 2022
Food for Thought Part 2: An analysis of food recalls for 2022
Less driving is possible
Residents of several states and cities have driven fewer miles on average in recent years than they did two decades ago. This decline suggests that Americans’ high levels of driving are not inevitable.