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September 30, 2024 at 11:43 AM

Tell the EPA: Ban this toxic weed killer unless and until it is proven safe

U.S. PIRG The evidence says that the pesticide dicamba can be harmful to people and the environment. Now, the EPA is reconsidering whether to keep allowing its use on farms. John, The pesticide dicamba is associated with cancer, fertility and reproductive issues, and hormone disruption, and yet …

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September 28, 2024 at 12:13 PM

Tell Bayer: Take bee-killing pesticides out of your products

U.S. PIRG Bees are a vital part of our food system and ecosystems. When bees disappear, the effects ripple from nature to farms to dinner tables. John, The company Bayer makes products for the agriculture industry -- but one of its products actually kills nature's most valuable crop producers: B…

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September 25, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Tell your governor: Don't let companies trash and burn new clothes

U.S. PIRG Perfectly good clothes are being burned and trashed. Piles of unsold or returned clothes are sent to landfills or burned -- even though the clothes are in near-perfect condition. Tell your governor: Don't let the fashion industry trash and burn clothes.Take Action John,America is makin…

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September 23, 2024 at 10:19 PM

6 hours left: Are you with us in our campaign to move beyond plastic?

U.S. PIRG We can't recycle our way out of the plastic pollution crisis.John,There are just a few hours left in our September Drive, and we haven't quite hit our goal.That could be bad news in our work to move our country beyond plastic, and counter the plastic industry's misinformation.You see,…

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September 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM

This is the simple truth about plastic

U.S. PIRG For decades, the plastic industry has pushed misinformation.Here's the simple truth, John: Plastic just isn't designed to be recycled.Instead, virtually all of it ends up in landfills or the environment. But for decades, the plastic industry has pushed misinformation to lead us to bel…

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September 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM

This deception could send even more plastic to landfills

U.S. PIRG People rely on the recycling symbols on everyday products. We can't let the plastic industry use them as a smokescreen. John, If a plastic product or packaging is destined for the landfill or incinerator, should it be labeled "recyclable"?Heck yes, say lobbyists for the plastics indus…

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September 21, 2024 at 3:39 PM

The plastic industry's dirty secret

U.S. PIRG We're working to expose the truth about plastic and hold the industry accountable for the harm its products cause -- but we can't do it alone.John,We can't recycle our way out of the plastic pollution crisis.For decades, plastics producers have hidden their knowledge that recycling wa…

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September 17, 2024 at 11:58 AM

Add your name: If it's not being recycled, don't call it recyclable

U.S. PIRG The plastic industry's pattern of deception just got worse.John, The plastic industry's pattern of deception just got worse.For 30 years, plastic companies have oversold the promise of recycling to avoid dealing with the waste that comes from their products. Now, plastic companies are …

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September 16, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Tell the FTC: Don't let plastic companies mislead us about recycling

U.S. PIRG The FTC is deciding whether plastic makers can call their products "recyclable," even when they're headed straight to the landfill or incinerator. John, Is that plastic container recyclable? It's hard enough to figure out which items go in which bin as it is. But now, plastic companies…

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September 14, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Tell the EPA: Protect bees from deadly pesticides

U.S. PIRG Losing these natural pollinators could impact many of the foods we love. John,Bees are responsible for one of every four bites of food we take.1Despite how important bees are to our food supply, we're drenching agricultural fields in bee-killing pesticides and threatening our vital pol…

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September 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM

Tell Home Depot: Stop selling this bee-killing pesticide

U.S. PIRG Toxic neonics are killing bees and putting the future of our food system at risk. They don't belong on Home Depot's shelves. Toxic neonics are killing bees and putting the future of our food system at risk. Tell Home Depot: Stop selling products containing bee-killing pesticides.Take A…

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September 8, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Tell Costco: Ditch the plastic packaging

U.S. PIRG Costco products come in an absurdly frustrating amount of plastic packaging. John,Costco products come in an absurdly frustrating amount of plastic packaging.That's why we delivered more than 82,000 petitions urging Costco to cut back on wasteful plastic packaging.1Since then, Costco h…

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September 6, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Take action: This dangerous, drifting pesticide threatens our health

U.S. PIRG The weedkiller 2,4-D drifts for miles from where it's sprayed. We need to convince the EPA to restrict it. The toxic weedkiller 2,4-D drifts for miles from where it's sprayed, and threatens both our environment and our health. We need to convince the EPA to restrict it.ADD YOUR NAME Jo…

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August 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Action needed: Tell the EPA to ban dumping nurdles into our water

U.S. PIRG Tiny plastic pieces. A big waste problem.John, Nurdles, small plastic pellets used to make most plastic products, are ending up in our waterways and oceans by the trillions every year. They pollute our waters with microplastics and toxic chemicals absorbed during production, and yet wh…

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August 24, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Re: Add your name: Roundup is too risky

U.S. PIRG The most widely used herbicide in the world contains a potential carcinogen.John, some of the action page links in this email temporarily weren't working.If you tried to take action and ran into an error -- or if you just haven't had the chance yet! -- please take a moment now to tell …

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August 23, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Add your name: Roundup is too risky

U.S. PIRG The most widely used herbicide in the world contains a potential carcinogen. John, Thousands of people facing debilitating and life-threatening illnesses have sued Bayer, the maker of Roundup, over alleged carcinogenic effects of glyphosate, the main ingredient in the commercial versio…

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August 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Action needed: The ugly truth of the fashion industry

U.S. PIRG Enough textile waste to fill the largest shopping mall in the country every six days.John, Are the clothes hanging in your closet just garbage, fit only for the landfill? I know my answer is no. But for many big box stores, clothing on store shelves can just as easily be thrown away or…

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August 17, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Tell the EPA: Keep toxic PFAS chemicals off our food

U.S. PIRG We should be able to grocery shop, cook and enjoy food that we know is safe without a doubt. John, Toxic "forever chemicals" that have been linked to cancer and reproductive disorders have no place in our kitchens, on our food or in our bodies.1But, a recent study indicates a strong li…

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August 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Tell the EPA: Ban dumping nurdles into our water

U.S. PIRG We can stop trillions of plastic nurdles from entering our oceans. John, You're likely reading this email on a device made in part from "nurdles," the tiny plastic pellets that are the building blocks for many of the plastic products we use every day.1 They're tiny, yet they're also on…

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August 9, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Take action: Tons of unworn clothing is ending up in landfills

U.S. PIRG Clothing waste is piling up in landfills, and the pollution doesn't stop there. John, New clothes are hitting the racks in stores like Forever 21 nearly every day. But, what happens to the clothes taken off the racks to make room for new merchandise? Here's the ugly truth: A lot of the…

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July 12, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Take action: We can't let Bayer get away with this

U.S. PIRG Congress is poised to make it far more difficult to sue Bayer when its products hurt people.John,Glyphosate, the main active ingredient of agricultural Roundup, is a probable human carcinogen -- but Congress is poised to make it far more difficult to sue Bayer when its products hurt pe…

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July 10, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Tell Microsoft: Don't turn millions of computers into e-waste

U.S. PIRG If Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10, as many as 400 million perfectly good computers might be thrown out. If Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10, as many as 400 million perfectly good computers might be thrown out. Add your name today to urge Microsoft to extend free s…

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June 30, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Midnight deadline: Double your impact to fight plastic waste

U.S. PIRG We're moving our country beyond plastic...are you with us?John,There are just a few hours left in our 2024 End of Fiscal Year Drive, and we haven't quite hit our goal.That could be bad news in our work to move our country beyond plastic.You see, we don't take a penny from corporations…

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June 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM

11 hours left: Is this right?

U.S. PIRG Please take a look at the latest member record I have for you:John, there are just a few hours left in our 2024 End of Fiscal Year Drive, and it looks like we haven't heard from you yet. Please take a look at the latest member record I have for you:For Review: PIRG Membership RecordNa…

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June 30, 2024 at 1:43 PM

Timely: Take a look at your PIRG Member Record

U.S. PIRG We're up against the powerful plastics industry, and it's going to take resources to deploy the research, education and action that it takes to win.John,Our 2024 End of Fiscal Year Drive ends at midnight, and it looks like we haven't heard from you yet. Will you take a moment to revie…

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June 29, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Starting today: Double your impact to hold plastic polluters accountable

U.S. PIRG Your matched gift can help reverse the impact of industry deception and confront the plastic pollution crisis.John,The plastic industry's deception is fueling an out-of-control waste crisis.Plastic producers have known for decades that most of their products aren't being recycled -- a…

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June 24, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Action needed: Tell your U.S. senators to support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

U.S. PIRG Nurdles don't just present a microplastic threat -- they can absorb toxic chemicals like DDT and mercury, too.John, Tiny plastic pellets called "nurdles" are now the second largest source of microplastic pollution in the ocean by weight.1Making matters worse, nurdles can absorb toxic c…

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June 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM

We need your help to stop this flood of plastic pellet pollution

U.S. PIRG 10 trillion "nurdles" enter the ocean each year. Together, we can stop it.John,This is the most polluting form of plastic you've probably never heard of.Tiny plastic pellets called "nurdles" are the building blocks used to manufacture nearly every kind of plastic product. Individually…

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June 20, 2024 at 12:22 PM

Add your name: Tiny plastic pellets shouldn't be dumped into our waterways by the trillions

U.S. PIRG Trillions of tiny plastic pellets are ending up in our oceans, rivers and lakes every year. John, These tiny plastic pellets are a big problem.Small bits of plastic called "nurdles" are the building block of practically every plastic product, and they're being dumped in our waterways b…

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June 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Tell Chick-fil-A: Keep your commitment to going antibiotic-free

U.S. PIRG Every year, as many as 160,000 Americans die from infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. John, Chick-fil-A is going back on its pledge to stop sourcing poultry raised with the routine use of antibiotics.1 The overuse of antibiotics on factory farms is giving rise to the de…

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June 9, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Tell the EPA: Don't relax restrictions on this toxic insecticide

U.S. PIRG The toxic insecticide acephate has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, including hyperactivity and lower IQs in children. The toxic insecticide acephate has been linked to hyperactivity and lower IQs in kids. Tell the EPA: Don't relax restrictions on toxic acephate.ADD YOUR NA…

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June 1, 2024 at 12:02 PM

3 startling facts about so-called "chemical recycling"

U.S. PIRG Chemical recycling is not a solution to the plastic waste crisis. It's not really even recycling.John,Have you heard of "chemical recycling"? It's being promoted as a key way to confront the plastic pollution crisis by converting plastic waste to fuel and new plastics. It sounds almost…

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May 25, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Tell your governor: Ban toxic pesticides

U.S. PIRG The use of bee-killing neonic pesticides has made our agricultural landscape thousands of times more toxic to bees. John, Spring is in the air, and bees are buzzing brightly over the first blooms of the season. But for some of these pollinators, when they go to land on a colorful flowe…

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May 23, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Tell Sysco: It's time to use less plastic packaging

U.S. PIRG Sysco is the world's largest food distributor -- and it uses a ton of single-use plastic. John,If you haven't heard of the wholesale corporation Sysco, it needs to be on your radar.It's the world's largest food distributor, operating behind the scenes to deliver food to public schools,…

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May 16, 2024 at 11:56 AM

Tell Walmart: Stop wrapping fruits and veggies in plastic

U.S. PIRG At Walmart, there's plastic-wrapped carrots, peppers and even pasta. It doesn't have to be that way. John,From shrink-wrapped peppers to plastic bags full of pasta, it seems like every trip to the supermarket results in more of one thing -- garbage. Grocery stores are increasingly stoc…

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May 6, 2024 at 11:56 AM

Take action: 95% of all plastic ends up as waste. This bill can change that.

U.S. PIRG How much plastic will Americans throw away today? John,How much plastic will Americans throw away today? If it's like every other day, the answer is: enough to fill the largest NFL stadium in the country to the brim.1Nationally, that amounts to 51 million tons of plastic waste thrown a…

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April 27, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Tell the EPA: Ban the worst uses of bee-killing pesticides

U.S. PIRG Bee-killing pesticides linger in the environment and poison for years after first use. It's time to turn off the tap and save our best pollinators. John,Did you know that American bumblebees have completely disappeared from 8 states?1They're not the only bee species in trouble -- the r…

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April 22, 2024 at 10:07 PM

6 hours left: Take a stand against plastic waste

U.S. PIRG What kind of planet are we going to leave behind for future generations?John, with just a few hours left this Earth Day, it's a good time to ask ourselves: What kind of planet are we going to leave behind for future generations?Will it be filled with mountains of plastic waste, or wil…

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April 22, 2024 at 4:52 PM

208 million pounds of plastic waste -- just from Amazon packages

U.S. PIRG This Earth Day, we need the companies responsible for producing plastic waste to do their part to clean up and prevent plastic pollution.John,It's Earth Day, and one of the most impactful things we can do to protect our planet and our health is stem the tide of plastic pollution. But …

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April 21, 2024 at 11:16 AM

This is what we need to confront the plastic waste crisis

U.S. PIRG Plastic waste is piling up. Here's how we can work together to get it under control.John,The plastic pollution crisis is massive. So much wasteful single-use plastic is produced, and so little is recycled. What can any one person do to fix it?The fact is, none of us can put a stop to …

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April 18, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Help make a plastic-free future possible

U.S. PIRG Future generations deserve a safe and healthy future free from the plastic waste crisis, and we can make it happen.John,What kind of planet do you want to leave behind for future generations to inherit? More and more of our planet is disappearing under piles of plastic pollution. The …

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April 16, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Action needed: Tell Costco to ditch the wasteful packaging

U.S. PIRG This Earth Day, we're urging Costco to use less wasteful packaging -- are you in?John,With Earth Day approaching, you may be trying to reduce how much trash you throw away at home, to skip the plastic bag at the grocery store, or bring a reusable water bottle with you.It's commendable …

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April 15, 2024 at 12:40 PM

Take action: Costco intentionally supersizes its wasteful packaging

U.S. PIRG Nothing we use for a few minutes should threaten our health and pollute our future for hundreds of years. John, Whatever you're shopping for, you can probably find it at Costco. Unfortunately, you'll also find your items wrapped in wasteful, supersized packaging.By the time you unpack …

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April 10, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Tell Congress: Take action to keep nurdles out of our waterways

U.S. PIRG When companies are careless with plastic, it ends up everywhere. There are often no penalties for companies that dump this plastic into our waterways -- but we can fix that. Tell Congress to support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act.TAKE ACTION John,When companies are careless with pl…

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April 8, 2024 at 12:40 PM

Tell Panera: Don't sell meat raised with antibiotics

U.S. PIRG Panera is set to reintroduce routine antibiotic use in its meat supply. Tell Panera: Protect public health by eliminating antibiotics from your meat supply.TAKE ACTION John,They're calling it a "new era at Panera." But don't let the menu makeover deceive you. Panera may be introducing …

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March 28, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Tell the EPA: Ban Roundup until it's reformulated to be safe

U.S. PIRG Nine years after researchers found glyphosate to be a likely human carcinogen, it's still the main active ingredient in agricultural Roundup. That has to change. John,What are they waiting for?They know that glyphosate, the main chemical ingredient in the pesticide Roundup, has been li…

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March 21, 2024 at 12:21 PM

Take action: These companies can be a solution to our plastic problem

U.S. PIRG Imagine a world where every bit of plastic was recycled into a new product, rather than polluting the environment for thousands of years. John,Have you ever tried to go an entire day without plastic? What was the first plastic item that forced you to give up? Maybe it was your toothbru…

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March 9, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Tell Amazon: Stop selling bee-killing neonics

U.S. PIRG There are safer alternatives to neonics, but they remain the most widely sold insecticide on the market. John,Every time that Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, fulfills another order of bee-killing pesticides, more bees are put at risk.This is bad news for us, too, because w…

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March 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Tell the EPA to ban this toxic chemical

U.S. PIRG Vinyl chloride was identified as carcinogenic in 1974, but the EPA still hasn't banned it. Vinyl chloride was identified as carcinogenic in 1974. Tell the EPA to ban this toxic chemical.ADD YOUR NAME John,Last year, the world was alarmed when a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, s…

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February 27, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Tell Target: Ditch the plastic bags

U.S. PIRG By getting rid of wasteful single-use plastic bags, Target can make a big difference for our health and our environment. Target is America's sixth-largest retailer -- and it hands out a lot of wasteful single-use plastic bags at the checkout aisle. Tell Target to do its part to confron…

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