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Channel your inner Woodsy Owl, the original zero-waste influencer
Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.9/15/2021Mike LittMike LittDirector, Campaign to Defend the Consumer Bureau(202)...
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10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but in reality, their promises fall short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take – many of which have already been taken by other...
View ArticleShareholders call on Whole Foods to eliminate single-use plastic packaging
For Immediate Release Monday, January 24, 2022BOSTON – Green Century Capital Management° and Amazon shareholder Sara Sackner, with support from shareholder advocacy organization As You Sow, have...
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PIRG hosts webinar with MythBusters' Adam Savage on Right to Repair
Link PIRG hosts webinar with MythBusters' Adam Savage on Right to Repair Link summary Our national network and the Right to Repair team organized a summit featuring keynote speaker Adam Savage from...
View ArticleStatement: Consumer, environmental advocates welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment...
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 10, 2022Alex TrueloveATLANTA--- The Coca-Cola Co., the world’s top plastic polluter according to a recent Global Brand Audit, announced on Thursday a new...
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Failing the Fix
Grading laptop and cell phone companies on the fixability of their products Andrey Solovev, Shutterstock.com A Report by U.S. PIRG Education Fund Written by Nathan Proctor, Senior Right to Repair...
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‘Failing the Fix’ scorecard grades Apple, Google, Dell, others on how fixable...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 8, 2022Janet DomenitzDell leads pack for laptops; Motorola for cell phones; Apple ranks lowest for both, according to repairability analysis by Right to Repair...
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How to Save Food and Prevent Waste
We all play a role in creating food waste, so we can all be part of the solution.4/6/2022Danielle MelgarDanielle MelgarFood & Agriculture AdvocateContact person by email Started on staff: 2016...
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How to minimize food waste this 4th of July
Planning ahead and getting creative with leftovers reduces food waste for a fun, sustainable celebration.6/29/2022Danielle MelgarDanielle MelgarFood & Agriculture AdvocateContact person by email...
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