Whole Foods has led on plastics in the past, but the company recently got an "F" in a report by As You Sow for failing to tackle plastic pollution. Tell Whole Foods' CEO to get rid of single-use plastics in its stores.
Whole Foods has led on plastics in the past, but the company recently got an "F" in a report by As You Sow for failing to tackle plastic pollution. Tell Whole Foods' CEO to get rid of single-use plastics in its stores.
Consumer Protection | U.S. PIRG
Virtual Wallets, Real Complaints
New report documents consumer complaints to the CFPB about digital wallets and peer-to-peer (P2P) apps.
Blocking Rooftop Solar
The companies, lobbyists and front groups undermining local clean energy
Farmers need to fix their equipment. Repair restrictions continue to get in the way.
Without access to digital repair software, farmers are too often forced to send their machines to authorized dealers for fixes they otherwise could have made themselves, leading to lengthy delays and inflated repair bills.
Public Health
PIRG backs Get the Lead Out Act to protect children's health
Lead exposure is particularly harmul for kids. The bipartisan Get the Lead Out Act would set aside $46.5 billion to replace the approximately 9 million lead service lines still in use today within 10 years.
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News & Research
News Release | U.S. PIRG & Environment America
The U.S. House Energy & Commerce environment subcommittee advanced two key measures to protect drinking water on Wednesday: H.R. 3291, the Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act (AQUA), and H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act.
News Release | US PIRG
In an effort to protect infants from unsafe consumer products, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021.
News Release | USPIRG
The United States Department of Transportation has reportedly told Texas transportation officials on Wednesday to stop eminent domain activities around a proposed multi-billion highway widening project that would cut through downtown Houston.
News Release | U.S. PIRG
The Fortune 50 retailer Target announced a new goal Tuesday to reduce its use of virgin plastic 20 percent by 2025 across its own brand frequency products. It is part of a new sustainability strategy called Target Forward and covers such key categories as household cleaning, personal care and beauty.
Report | U.S. PIRG Education Fund
New report documents consumer complaints to the CFPB about digital wallets and peer-to-peer (P2P) apps.
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