Beyond plastic
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
The Latest on Beyond plastic
Too much plastic: Why Amazon’s packaging needs to change
Victory! New state laws will reduce pollution from plastic foam and packaging
Updates
More than 52,000 Americans to FTC: Crack down on misleading recyclability claims
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America – 2021 Report
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Products without plastic: Innovating for a packaging-free future
Did you know?
In 2015, Americans landfilled or incinerated over 50 million tons of compostable waste. That is enough to fill a line of fully-loaded 18-wheelers, stretching from New York City to Los Angeles ten times.
What We're Doing
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
I’ve continued to support PIRG’s work because I want to help to eliminate single-use plastics, protect the planet and save the bees, and address consumer protection issues.Don Ewing, Member
Why I support PennPIRG
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Can I recycle that?
Tens of thousands of Americans call on the FTC to prohibit the use of the word "recyclable," the chasing arrows recycling symbol, or other statements that imply a product is recyclable on products that cannot be recycled.
Can you go a day without plastic?
Do you think you could go a single day without single-use plastic? Take the challenge and see just how much single-use plastic comes into your life, and explore the ways we can work together to eliminate it.
Why give to PIRG this Earth Day?
Together, we’re making a difference on a range of issues, from curbing plastic waste, to stopping the use of toxic pesticides, to winning progress toward an electric vehicle future.
Let’s put our planet over plastic this Earth Day
It’s time to turn the tide on our country's throwaway culture and make a zero-waste future a reality.
Costco should stop supersizing wasteful packaging
Lots of people are taking steps to reduce waste and cut plastic, but we need corporations to do their part. Costco can make a big impact right now by stopping excessive packaging.
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Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
