It’s harder and harder to find food that isn’t wrapped in plastic, even produce like cucumbers or bananas that don’t require ...

Trillions of plastic pellets — sometimes called “nurdles” — are spilling into our environment. Sometimes, they’re even being ...

I would like to see them [the fast fashion industry] make real changes in reducing production, using more natural fibers, and taking responsibility for the things that they produce.

It's practically impossible for to find out whether your bill will include a pricey "hospital" facility fee in Oregon.

Bissell Homecare Inc. of Michigan has recalled nearly 1.8 million steam cleaners after more than 200 complaints of the attachments coming loose and spraying hot water, the Consumer Product Safety ...

Deere will reportedly pay $99 million to a fund to reimburse farmers for a portion of the harm caused by its repair restrictions. This is a relatively minor financial penalty. U.S. PIRG Education Fund ...

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 ...

Senior Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair, U.S. PIRG Education Fund Has this ever happened to you? You spend good money on a new device, expecting years of use—then it breaks, and fixing it is ...

WASHINGTON – In August 2012, a family reported that their 2-year-old son was admitted to the hospital after nearly drowning in a 48-inch-tall pool. “On these Intex pools,” the parent wrote in a ...

Close Tell the FTC: Stop tech companies from selling kids’ data Tell the FTC: Stop tech companies from selling kids’ data Look online and you’ll find a growing number of AI toys – talking stuffed ...

Many aspects of our food safety and recall notification system don’t instill confidence. Case in point: In June 2025, the U.S Department of Agriculture announced recalls involving three ready-to-eat ...

The F-35 fighter jet, used by the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is one of the Pentagon’s most advanced weapons systems. It is also over budget, behind schedule, and rarely works. $1.58 trillion ...