Water beads: 15 years after first child injury, new rules offer some protection
New restrictions affect only toys, not water beads for decorative or plant hydration purposes
The Latest
After water beads injure thousands of children, regulator finally cracks down on these ‘toys’
Patients win savings as Congress reins in prescription middle men
Updates
Vermont Committee Hears Testimony for the Right to Repair Medical Equipment
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Consumer groups urge Congress not to scrap efficiency standards
Statement: EPA publicly backs Right to Repair as compliance lags
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How common products went from reusable to disposable
The 75th anniversary of the BIC pen is a reminder of how our economy quietly shifted from refillable or otherwise reusable goods to throwaway single-use products
Statement: Regulator’s approval of Washington Gas’ wasteful pipe replacement program falls short of needed reforms
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) on Wednesday approved a modified version of Washington Gas’ so-called District Strategic Accelerated Facility Enhancement (“District SAFE”) Plan to replace at-risk gas pipes.
Facial recognition technology may be coming to grocery stores: Here’s why that’s a problem
Store shelves could record your face. What could go wrong?
How to participate in the International Plastic Pellet Count
A global day of action against plastic pollution in our waterways.
Repair techs explain why appliances aren’t lasting as long
Opponents of energy efficiency standards have claimed that they make our appliances less durable. What do the experts think?
Voices
We need to stand up to companies that profit when we throw stuff away
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
