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网页6 天之前 · 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 PIRG will keep working until the ...
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网页2024年9月23日 · Stay up to date on the latest news, valuable resources, and opportunities to take action with regular email updates. Try our quiz: Plastic waste by the numbers Plastic is everywhere. How much do you know about it? Try our six question quiz to see how close you can get to the actual numbers about the ...
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网页About. 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. PIRG President Faye Park talks to CBS news about toxic ingredients in children's makeup. All Americans want a healthier, safer, more secure future.
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网页2024年9月11日 · WasteX: Environmental harms of satellite internet mega-constellations. Fueled by satellite internet companies, the number of satellites in orbit is skyrocketing. The environmental risks may be massive. Report August 8, 2024.
Year in review: PIRG and The Public Interest Network’s 2022 …
网页2022年12月21日 · PIRG, Environment America, their state groups celebrate national, state, local victories for the public interest. DENVER – Throughout the past year, the Public Interest Network’s advocates spurred important progress toward a healthier, safer and happier world today and a better future for generations to come. It has been a year of extraordinary positive change at the state, federal and ...
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网页2024年5月10日 · Add your name for safer, cleaner energy. Take action to overhaul the failing Peoples Gas pipe replacement program. Illinois PIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect Illinoisans' health, safety and wellbeing.
Statement: Landmark clothing recycling program tackles fast …
网页1 天前 · The new law requires clothing companies to create and fund a statewide collection and recycling program for fashion waste, shifting the cost of waste management from the state to manufacturers. Gov. Newsom signs this legislation as the need to tackle clothing waste mounts. Globally, one dump truck of clothing and textile waste is sent to a ...
How to protect yourself from microplastics
网页6 天之前 · Try to store leftovers in glass or metal containers. Clean frequently. Dust in our homes can contain microplastics, so cleaning frequently can help prevent microplastic exposure. Vacuuming is found to be more effective at preventing microplastic inhalation than sweeping. Reduce consumption of processed foods.
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网页2024年9月13日 · Consumer Reports, U.S. PIRG, 15 other groups ask FTC to create clear guidance for ‘software tethering’. Groups request standards for companies that use software to control and limit device functions after a consumer buys the device. Media Releases September 9, 2024.
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网页Health. Americans have the means to live far longer and healthier lives — and for the most part, we are. But we still face way too many threats to our health and well-being that are preventable, treatable or capable of being mitigated and solved. PIRG is working to ensure that food is grown in ways that are healthy and also good for the ...