In 2021, the Oregon legislature passed the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, which seeks to improve Oregon’s ...

The rush to build large data centers to meet demand for AI computing power is causing big problems. We need to hit the brakes ...

The new law requires manufacturers to make spare parts and repair information for personal electronics available to consumers ...

Lab results link the Taylor Farms-linked cyclospora outbreak of 2026 to at least 10,930 of the illnesses in 17 states as of Aug. 20. Taylor Farms recalled affected iceberg lettuce on July 17. The ...

McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell had committed to play leading role in tackling “superbug” crisis; public health advocates call for urgent action CHICAGO — Available data suggests that McDonald’s, Subway ...

Be the first to get our media releases, reports and news on our work. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Friday that it will cease to publish “narratives” in its public Consumer ...

“Best by.” “Sell by.” “Enjoy by.” Confusing date labels like these cause Americans to throw away food that’s still perfectly safe to eat. It’s a guessing game we’ve all played — and one that ...

It’s no secret that medical bills can be shockingly high. PIRG is leading campaigns to help bring down the high cost of health care, because people deserve to pay reasonable prices for the care they ...

Former Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair, U.S. PIRG Education Fund If a farmer’s equipment breaks down at the wrong time and they can’t get it fixed, farmers can be forced to watch as their ...

Nobody walks into an electronics store and thinks, “I’m going to buy something that can’t be fixed.” Our newly-updated scorecard helps you choose repairable phones and laptops from brands that support ...