Not only do repair restrictions create extra cost for consumers, but they feed into massive amounts of electronic waste. We're calling for legislative reforms so we can fix our stuff.
Not only do repair restrictions create extra cost for consumers, but they feed into massive amounts of electronic waste. We're calling for legislative reforms so we can fix our stuff.
Solid Waste
Superfund Reinvestment Act would bring back "Polluters Pay" tax
The Superfund Reinvestment Act would ensure the federal Superfund Trust — which pays for toxic waste cleanups where the liable party cannot be found or cannot pay — is fully funded through a "Polluters Pay" tax.
Consumer Protection
Getting Off the Hook of a Predatory Tow
Fourteen ways states should protect consumers when their car is towed and which states offer those safeguards. These protections range from who is responsible for damages caused by careless towing to whether you are guaranteed the option to pay by credit card.
Consumer Protection
Voiding warranties for 'unauthorized' repair is illegal. Appliance companies are doing it anyway.
It's illegal to void a product's warranty simply because it receives an "unauthorized" repair — but appliance companies have persisted with the practice, finds an April report.
Carbon Pricing 101
To avoid the worst impacts and preserve a livable planet for future generations, we need to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Carbon pricing is a proven and effective way to help us meet that goal.
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News & Research
Blog Post
A new bill aims to speed up toxic waste cleanups
Blog Post
Why appliances aren’t built to last, and how the E.U. is changing that.
Blog Post
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.
News Release
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report today on manufacturers' use of restrictive repair tactics that have kept consumers from repairing their own products.
News Release | U.S. PIRG Education Fund
AUSTIN, Texas -- U.S. PIRG Education Fund , Environment America Research & Policy Center, and Student PIRG sent 59,000 petitions and a letter signed by more than 40 state lawmakers Thursday to Whole Foods urging the company to commit to a comprehensive plan for phasing out single-use plastic packaging from its stores. This follows a March 2021 letter signed by more than 130 advocacy and community groups calling on the national supermarket chain to adopt a bold response to the plastic pollution crisis.
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Coronavirus update
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve taken steps for all of our staff to work remotely for safety reasons. But rest assured, we’ll keep advocating for you as we work for a healthier, safer world.
Learn more about how we can work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic.