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U.S. PIRG

U.S. PIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security, or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. Part of the Public Interest Network. https://uspirg.org/

  • Consumer
  • COVID-19/Public Health
  • Right to Repair
  • Zero Waste
  • Transportation
  • Democracy
  • Tax & Budget
  • How to identify and report price gouging after the Texas freeze

    How to identify and report price gouging after the Texas freeze

    After the Texas freeze, many Texans are complaining about extremely high prices for shelter, safe water and plumber services.
    Go to the profile of Lauren Banister
    Lauren Banister
    Feb 25
    Elizabeth L. Cline: We need policy to stop new clothes from making a ‘straight line’ to the landfill

    Elizabeth L. Cline: We need policy to stop new clothes from making a ‘straight line’ to the landfill

    We hear from the author and journalist on the fashion industry’s addiction to cheap fossil fuels and how to break the waste cycle
    Go to the profile of Olivia Sullivan
    Olivia Sullivan
    Feb 24
    Jessica Schreiber: ‘It’s just too easy and convenient to throw things away’

    Jessica Schreiber: ‘It’s just too easy and convenient to throw things away’

    We need to make it easier for clothing companies to reuse and recycle. Policy, data collection and nonprofits can help.
    Go to the profile of Olivia Sullivan
    Olivia Sullivan
    Feb 22
    After 20 people die and dozens become ill, FDA finally flags hand sanitizer from Mexico

    After 20 people die and dozens become ill, FDA finally flags hand sanitizer from Mexico

    In the category of “It’s about time,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now flagging all alcohol-based hand sanitizers…
    Go to the profile of Teresa Murray
    Teresa Murray
    Feb 19
    Cancer prevention means no more toxic cosmetics

    Cancer prevention means no more toxic cosmetics

    It’s time we start a conversation about eliminating the many cancer-linked chemicals in our cosmetic and personal care products
    Go to the profile of Gina Werdel
    Gina Werdel
    Feb 18
    Industry-Approved Privacy Bill Nears Passage in Virginia

    Industry-Approved Privacy Bill Nears Passage in Virginia

    We’ve joined leading privacy and consumer groups ( our latest letter sent via email) attempting to try and convince the Virginia…
    Go to the profile of Ed Mierzwinski
    Ed Mierzwinski
    Feb 17
    Roberts-Islam: Challenge to reducing fashion waste comes from producing high volumes

    Roberts-Islam: Challenge to reducing fashion waste comes from producing high volumes

    We hear from the fashion industry expert and journalist on tech solutions to clothing overstock problems and how policy can drive change
    Go to the profile of Olivia Sullivan
    Olivia Sullivan
    Feb 17
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