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September 30, 2020 at 12:43 PM

It's clearer than ever: We need bold action on plastic waste

U.S. PIRG Plastic chemicals found in human organs? Anonymous,Recent evidence that chemicals from plastics have made their way into human organs is alarming -- but not entirely surprising.1We already know that plastic waste is polluting our communities and the environment and overflowing our landf…

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September 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM

Plastics lobbyists want Kenya to keep taking in the world's trash. We have a better solution.

U.S. PIRG Help us get rid of the worst single-use plastics. Anonymous,Fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are pushing for Kenya to continue taking in the world's plastic, despite its pledge to restrict plastic waste imports.1 Instead of sending our trash to other countries to deal with, w…

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September 5, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Tell Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Zero waste means supporting right to repair, not stifling it

U.S. PIRG Knocking down restrictions would help us fix our devices instead of tossing them. Anonymous,Microsoft has a new goal: generating zero waste from its direct operations by 2030.1But how can Microsoft truly go zero waste while opposing our right to repair?2U.S. PIRG is calling on Microsoft …

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August 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Action needed: Tell your representative to vote 'yes' on this bill to slash plastic waste

U.S. PIRG The myth that consumers bear sole responsibility for the plastic crisis has to end. Anonymous,For decades, companies that make plastic have succeeded in perpetuating the myth that we're the ones responsible for the plastic waste crisis. It's on us, the consumers, to recycle their plastic…

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August 21, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Take action to save the U.S. Postal Service

U.S. PIRG The USPS is becoming insolvent just when we need it the most. The U.S. House of Representatives has been called back into session to vote on legislation that would give emergency funding to the U.S. Postal Service. Tell your representative: Save the USPS. Take Action Dear Anonymous,As ea…

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August 8, 2020 at 12:37 PM

Tell L'Oréal: Using talc in cosmetics isn't worth the risks to our health

U.S. PIRG Our cosmetics should be toxic-free. It's time to get toxic chemicals out of all cosmetics, not just baby powder. With Johnson & Johnson planning to end the sale of talc-based baby powders -- which can be contaminated with asbestos -- in the United States and Canada, we're calling on …

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August 4, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Tell the EPA: Keep rocket fuel chemicals out of our drinking water

U.S. PIRG The Trump administration just moved to allow brain-damaging rocket fuel chemicals in our drinking water. Brain-damaging chemicals used in rocket fuel, fireworks and matches don't belong in our drinking water. Tell the EPA: Protect our health from rocket fuel chemicals.TAKE ACTION This sh…

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July 31, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Bayer settled, we won't -- it's time to ban Roundup

U.S. PIRG Roundup's main ingredient is linked to cancer. Why is it still on store shelves? Tell your state representative: Support legislation to ban Roundup today.ADD YOUR NAME Anonymous,Bayer is going to pay $10 billion to settle with 95,000 plaintiffs who claim its Roundup weed killer causes ca…

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July 6, 2020 at 12:50 PM

You can help us save the U.S. Postal Service today

U.S. PIRG Join U.S. PIRG and thousands of supporters like you in calling on President Trump to support emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service.Dear Anonymous,The U.S. Postal Service is essential for millions of Americans receiving medication, emergency relief checks and mail-in-ballots durin…

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July 2, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Thank you for standing with us in these unprecedented times

U.S. PIRG Thanks to your support, we're making progress toward a healthier, safer future.Anonymous,In this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, it's people like you who make the difference.From joining us in calling on lawmakers to safeguard public health, to taking action to protect consumers during …

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June 30, 2020 at 9:05 PM

We're standing up for the public interest -- will you join us, Anonymous?

U.S. PIRG Just 7 hours left: Today is the last day to review your member record and make a matched donation to U.S. PIRG.Anonymous, do we have this right? Our records show that you haven't donated yet to our 2020 Fiscal Year-End Drive.There's no better time to give -- gifts made before midnight…

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June 30, 2020 at 11:15 AM

Anonymous, your support is what makes the difference -- are you with us?

U.S. PIRG 2020 has been more challenging than we could've ever imagined.Anonymous,2020 has been more challenging than we could've ever imagined.But because of supporters like you, we've been able to pivot rapidly to address the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Our problems …

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June 29, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Here's how we can combat COVID-19

U.S. PIRG Together, we can get health care workers the supplies and information they need. Anonymous,The United States surpassed 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on June 10, and since then, new cases have continued to spike even higher. And in the middle of this growing crisis, health care wo…

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June 29, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Matching gift alert: Double your impact for the public interest

U.S. PIRG Double your impact: Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar from now until midnight on June 30, up to $10,000 nationwide.Anonymous,As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to accelerate, U.S. PIRG is leading the charge to protect consumers during this difficult time, and …

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June 26, 2020 at 11:35 AM

The U.S. Postal Service needs your help, Anonymous

U.S. PIRG The U.S. Postal Service has sent out a dire warning: Without federal relief, it may run out of cash by September 2020. With Americans making the smart decision to socially distance, the U.S. Postal Service has become more essential than ever -- delivering our medicine, ballots and emer…

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June 25, 2020 at 12:40 PM

We're standing up for public health, consumer protection and more

U.S. PIRG U.S. PIRG has assembled a response team to address the threats COVID-19 presents for public health, consumer protection and more. U.S. PIRG 2020 Fiscal Year-End DriveDeadline: June 30Goal: $20,000We've assembled a COVID-19 response team of policy experts, researchers and organizers to…

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June 24, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis

U.S. PIRG Hear from the people taking action to confront our country's most pressing issues.Anonymous,The COVID-19 crisis has posed an unprecedented challenge for our country -- and our country's ability to respond has been hindered by unnecessary obstacles to repairing medical devices, shortages …

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May 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Tell the EPA: Clean up the backlog of toxic waste sites

U.S. PIRG Under the Trump administration, the EPA has allowed the biggest buildup of unfunded Superfund sites in 15 years. Anonymous,There's no reason that toxic waste site cleanup should go unfunded -- especially when it's the job of the Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize cleaning up t…

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May 14, 2020 at 12:55 PM

States shouldn't have to pay through the nose for basic medical supplies

U.S. PIRG States, hospitals and health care providers have enough to worry about without having to pay 15 times the usual price for medical masks. States and health care providers are being forced to pay exorbitant prices for the medical equipment they need, and it's putting public health in jeopa…

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May 8, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Add your name: Monsanto should tell the truth about the dangers of Roundup

U.S. PIRG It's absurd that a weed killer, designed to make our lives more convenient, should be allowed to put public health at risk. Roundup's label still doesn't warn buyers that the weed killer's main ingredient is a probable human carcinogen. We need to tell the EPA that Monsanto should come c…

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April 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Thank you for standing up for our planet this Earth Day

U.S. PIRG Your support is what puts our advocates in the room. Thank you.Anonymous,From plastic and electronic waste to toxic weed killers, you and I both know that the threats to our planet are numerous. And we know that confronting them means changing how we think and live today for the sake of …

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April 22, 2020 at 8:40 PM

7 hours left: It's time to go zero waste

U.S. PIRG This is it, Anonymous -- There are just 7 hours left before our Earth Day drive ends.This is it, Anonymous --There are just 7 hours left before our Earth Day drive ends. Will you donate now to help tackle our country's waste problem, and to support all our campaigns in the public inte…

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April 22, 2020 at 3:59 PM

This Earth Day, help us build a healthier, safer world

U.S. PIRG There are just a few hours left in our Earth Day Drive -- we've seen a tremendous outpouring of support these last few days, but we aren't quite at our goal yet.Anonymous, I wanted to make sure you saw this. There are just a few hours left in our Earth Day Drive -- we've seen a tremen…

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April 22, 2020 at 12:51 PM

This is how we tackle our country's waste crisis

U.S. PIRG The United States produces far more garbage than any other developed country. Anonymous,We know our country has a waste problem.The United States produces far more garbage than any other developed country. At the same time, we recycle and compost far less of it -- just 35 percent.1 Th…

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April 21, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Protect the planet from Monsanto's Roundup

U.S. PIRG Glyphosate -- Roundup's main active ingredient -- is bad for our health and the planet. Glyphosate, Roundup's main active ingredient, is a probable human carcinogen. It's bad for our health and our environment. We're leading the charge to get Roundup banned unless and until it's prove…

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April 19, 2020 at 12:16 PM

This is how we can waste less and repair more

U.S. PIRG Our wallets and the planet will thank us.Anonymous,When your phone, laptop or other device stops working, wouldn't you rather fix it than have to buy a replacement?You and I both know that we should have the right to repair the stuff we own. And right now, with Earth Day around the corne…

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April 17, 2020 at 1:02 PM

You should be allowed to fix the stuff you own

U.S. PIRG When our devices last longer, we cut down on waste and climate pollution.Anonymous,Have you ever bought something that breaks or doesn't work right, only to find that you can't repair it on your own? You have to bring it back to the original manufacturer, which can charge an arm and a…

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April 15, 2020 at 12:37 PM

Tell Microsoft: We have a right to fix the things we own

U.S. PIRG We're telling Microsoft that we want to fix the things we own. Are you in? Anonymous,The idea that we should be able to fix the things we own isn't new. Repairing our devices instead of buying new doesn't just save us money -- it produces less waste, which keeps trash out of landfills an…

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April 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

This is a matter of life and death

U.S. PIRG Call on the White House to double our ventilator supply. The lives of COVID-19 patients across the nation are at stake.Anonymous,Right now, we have a chance to make sure patients that are struggling to breathe get access to the machines they need to survive. Hospitals don't have enough v…

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March 31, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Tell the White House: Double our ventilator supply now

U.S. PIRG Health professionals warn we don't have enough ventilators to treat the projected number of COVID-19 patients. To save lives, the Trump administration should use its emergency powers to dramatically ramp up ventilator production over the next four weeks. Health professionals warn we don'…

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March 29, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Add your name: Ventilator repair is essential for hospitals fighting COVID-19

U.S. PIRG Hospitals need to be able to fix ventilators. Some manufacturers are getting in the way.Anonymous,Repairing and servicing ventilators will be essential to treating the massive spike in critical COVID-19 cases.On-site biomedical technicians can get malfunctioning ventilators back into ser…

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March 24, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Urgent action: Remove barriers to fixing ventilators

U.S. PIRG Releasing service information would help technicians maintain ventilators in a time of crisis Anonymous,We are confronting a hard reality: U.S. hospitals do not have enough ventilators to meet the spike in respiratory failure that the novel coronavirus is projected to create.1As ventilat…

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March 21, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Add your name: The FTC should crack down on COVID-19 price gouging

U.S. PIRG A four-pack of Purell was selling for $159 dollars on Amazon. We need the FTC to act. Anonymous,As more and more governors declare states of emergency over COVID-19, some businesses continue to unfairly inflate prices for critical supplies -- despite corporate and government efforts to s…

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March 14, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Everyone who needs a test should get a test

U.S. PIRG Here's how the Trump administration can make sure everyone who needs a test gets a test. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting thousands of people across the U.S. and has killed dozens so far. However, health professionals don't have enough tests to test everyone who needs it, an…

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March 7, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Tell Amazon: Prevent price gouging during emergencies

U.S. PIRG Price gouging during emergencies needs to end. Amazon should stop price gouging before it starts. Anonymous,After the WHO declared a global health emergency over coronavirus, prices for medical supplies, including hand sanitizer, skyrocketed on Amazon.1,2A four-pack of Purell hand saniti…

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February 29, 2020 at 2:02 PM

This widely used pesticide could be deadly

U.S. PIRG New research indicates that pyrethroids may not be as safe as we thought. New research has revealed that high exposure to a common class of pesticides called pyrethroids can increase your risk of premature death by up to 56 percent. Dangerous chemicals have no place in our homes and on o…

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February 3, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Tell the EPA: No product should put our health at risk

U.S. PIRG This common plastic additive is linked to serious health problems, including birth defects and sterility. Anonymous,We've known for years that the common plastic additive DEHP (di-ethylhexyl phthalate) is linked to serious health effects, including reproductive problems.1 So why haven't …

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January 26, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Tell the EPA: Ban this brain-damaging pesticide

U.S. PIRG The European Union just effectively banned a pesticide commonly found on our fruits and vegetables due to its severe health risks for kids. Anonymous,The European Union (EU) just effectively banned a pesticide commonly found on our fruits and vegetables due to its severe health risks for…

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January 3, 2020 at 1:09 PM

Anonymous, thank you for standing with us

U.S. PIRG Thank you Anonymous for all your support.Thank you, Anonymous.The support of people like you helped us continue our work to preserve our antibiotics, reduce our plastic waste, and advocate for better consumer protections in 2019.As we step into 2020, I'm looking forward to accomplishing …

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December 31, 2019 at 11:27 PM

Will you be a public interest champion, Anonymous?

U.S. PIRG The deadline to make your year-end gift is midnight tonight, and we're so close to our goal. Will you donate before it's too late? Anonymous,Did you see this? The deadline to make your year-end gift is midnight tonight, and we're so close to our goal.And if you donate today, your gift…

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December 31, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Just 9 hours left to have your gift doubled

U.S. PIRG Dollar-for-dollar match offer expires at midnight tonight -- donate now to double your impact, up to $25,000 nationwide.Dear Anonymous,There are only a few hours left for your year-end gift to U.S. PIRG to be matched.Donate now to double your impact, up to $25,000 nationwide!We're cou…

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December 31, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Last chance to check your 2019 member record:

U.S. PIRG Here's what I have on file for youDear Anonymous, Today only, your year-end gift to U.S. PIRG will be matched dollar-for-dollar -- up to $25,000 nationwide -- but it looks like we haven't heard from you yet, Anonymous. Will you take a moment to confirm the information in your 2019 mem…

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December 31, 2019 at 12:43 PM

You won't want to miss this, Anonymous

U.S. PIRG We have a dollar-for-dollar match offer for you, Anonymous. Here's an opportunity you won't want to miss out on, Anonymous.Thanks to a generous group of donors, every gift made through midnight tonight will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000 nationwide!Your end-of-year gift c…

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December 30, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Anonymous, here's your 2019 member record

U.S. PIRG Do I have this right, Anonymous?Anonymous, do we have this right?The deadline for our year-end fundraising drive is almost here, and after reviewing our records, I noticed that you haven't given to our campaign yet. Will you donate today?We need to raise $100,000 by midnight on Dec. 3…

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December 30, 2019 at 1:25 PM

We need you on our team, Anonymous

U.S. PIRG There are only two days left to reach our $100,000 goal to keep our work going strong in 2020.Dear Anonymous,Tomorrow is the last day of our Year-End Drive -- and Anonymous, it looks like we haven't received your donation yet. Will you donate today?Meeting our $100,000 goal is critica…

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December 29, 2019 at 1:25 PM

We can ban Roundup in 2020

U.S. PIRG Germany and France have banned it. Miami, Austin and Seattle have restricted it. Together, we can ban Monsanto's toxic weed killer Roundup in your state next. Anonymous,Germany and France have banned it.1 Miami, Austin and Seattle have restricted it. Together, we can ban Monsanto's to…

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December 28, 2019 at 2:36 PM

Take Action: Tell Coca-Cola it's time to clean up its act

U.S. PIRG Coca-Cola is the top global plastic polluter for the second year in a row.Hi Anonymous -- I wanted to make sure you saw this.Coca-Cola is the top global plastic polluter for the second year in a row. Hundreds of thousands of its plastic products are ending up on beaches across the glob…

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December 27, 2019 at 2:28 PM

We're making progress moving beyond plastic -- here's how you can help us keep up the momentum.

U.S. PIRG Nothing we use for a few minutes should threaten our health and pollute our future for centuries. Dear Anonymous,Off the coast of Hawaii, there are now nursery waters where there's more plastic than fish.1Unfortunately, Hawaii is just the latest place found drowning in plastic. From 2…

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December 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM

We have a plan to save a lot of lives, Anonymous

U.S. PIRG Education Fund It's a nightmare scenario: You go to the doctor for what you think is a simple, easily treatable infection. Instead, the doctor says that there's nothing they can do -- the infection is resistant to all of our life-saving antibiotics. Dear Anonymous,It's a nightmare scenar…

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December 22, 2019 at 2:08 PM

Tell Coca-Cola it's time to clean up its act

U.S. PIRG Coca-Cola is the top global corporate plastic polluter for the second year in a row. Anonymous,Volunteers just sifted through more than 400,000 pieces of plastic waste from beaches all across the globe, and found Coca-Cola to be the top global corporate plastic polluter for the second …

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