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
100 business owners, other leaders are on board with a proposed plastic bag ban for Pittsburgh
PennPIRG supports a plan to eliminate 200 million plastic bags a year from Pittsburgh. With 100 new businesses on board, the hope is that Pittsburgh will pass a plastic bag ban and influence other cities to do the same.
Antibiotics
McDonald's can help save our antibiotics — if it keeps its promise
Back in 2018, PIRG helped convince McDonald's to make a plan for cutting down on the overuse of medically important antibiotics (a practice that makes antibiotic-resistant diseases more common) in its beef supply chain. McDonald's said it would set reduction targets by the end of 2020 — but the fast food giant still has yet to follow through.
Transportation
Advocates call on Pittsburgh's Port Authority for stronger electric bus commitment
Pittsburgh is on the verge of leaving dirty diesel buses in the dust — as long as it sticks to its commitment. In response to the Port Authority leaving the door open for gas-powered vehicles, advocacy groups urged a stronger commitment to clean electric buses.
Solid Waste
Trash in America
The United States produces too much waste. Find out more about what’s in our trash, where it goes — and what we should do with it.
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News & Research
Blog Post
News Release | U.S. PIRG
Blog Post
PennPIRG Advocate, Emma Horst-Martz, reacts to Apple's latest product launch.
Blog Post
With the overwhelming number of reviews found both on website listings and social media, we pulled together the best tips to spot fake reviews when shopping online.
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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.