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/
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.
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
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.
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…
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
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…
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