This Earth Day, put our planet over plastic
The United States is the world's largest plastic polluter: Every year, we produce a staggering 35 million tons of plastic waste. PIRG is working to fix that -- and we need your help.
PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
New report: 300-plus food recalls in 2023, highest since 2020
ADVISORY: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private
Updates
The fourth meeting on the United Nations global plastic treaty happening this week
To U.S. Trade Representative: We must reduce, reuse, repair and recycle critical minerals
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Clean lighting bill clears Illinois House
How to request and download your Amazon data
Amazon collects a lot of data - here’s how to find out what it knows about you
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
When I buy something, I think I own it. I don't want to have to ask anyone's permission to open it up and try to fix it.
We need to stand up to companies that profit when we throw stuff away
As there is ever more to be done, I like that WashPIRG works to solve important issues while educating the public about them, and is playing an active role on many fronts.Frank Kroger, Member
Solving important issues while educating the public
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the health of children and infants...Patricia Jett, Member
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
Today, I can see that sustainable fashion holds immense power. It's a transformative force that holds the key to transitioning towards a regenerative world, where social, environmental, and climate justice are not just aspirations but reality.Claudia Castanheira, Socioenvironmental Communicator, Writer, and Independent Researcher for Fashion Revolution Brazil & Belgium