Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network
U.S. PIRG Latest Blog Posts
5/27/2021
Target agreed on May 5 to set a goal for eliminating virgin plastic from its private brand packaging for fast-moving goods.
5/22/2021
Twelve years ago today I was in the Rose Garden for the signing of the Credit CARD Act. It ended many unfair practices by banks intended to gouge consumers.
5/21/2021
Rarely do we have the chance to hit the lifestyle reset button. Let's use Bike to Work Day as an opportunity to reevaluate our transportation patterns and build a healthier, cleaner world for tomorrow.
5/21/2021
The FTC's "Nixing the Fix" report asserts that manufacturer justifications for consumer repair restrictions have "scant evidence" to support them.
5/14/2021
A new bill aims to speed up toxic waste cleanups
5/13/2021
Why appliances aren’t built to last, and how the E.U. is changing that.
5/12/2021
While businesses are permitted to charge higher prices in response to market forces, they aren’t allowed in states with price gouging laws to increase prices excessively to take advantage of a emergency such as the pipeline shutdown, a hurricane or the pandemic.
5/11/2021
A scorecard released by U.S. PIRG Education Fund found that many popular cosmetic brands score poorly on ingredient safety and disclosure. While companies and governments need to take action to protect consumers, in the meantime, you can take steps to keep your personal care routine safe.
5/7/2021
Despite old commitments, a new report by U.S. PIRG finds that L’Oréal is still lagging behind its competitors on ingredient disclosure.