America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
Microplastics have become a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence in various ecosystems, potential harm to wildlife and marine life, and the uncertainty surrounding their long-term effects on human health.
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
A group of PIRG volunteers investigated — and they tracked Amazon’s plastic packaging to some surprising places.
Walmart is America’s largest grocer. By taking action to reduce its plastic packaging, it could trigger a domino effect across the industry.
Our country has a waste problem. It's time for new solutions and a renewed commitment to move toward zero waste. PIRG and Environment America's advocates, organizers and members are promoting ways to reduce what we consume, reuse what we can, and recycle the rest.
It’s time for new solutions to our country's waste problem. PIRG and Environment America’s advocates, organizers and members are promoting ways to reduce what we consume, reuse what we can and recycle the rest. Here's a roundup of stories from the past few months:
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
Senior Vice President, The Public Interest Network; Managing Director, Frontier Group
Executive Director, CoPIRG
Executive Director, MASSPIRG
Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network
