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
The Latest
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Why does Costco use so much packaging?
The popular retailer is using excessive packaging throughout its stores, neglecting to address the waste it creates
Are some recycling labels misleading? Unfortunately, yes.
Right now, what some companies label as ‘recyclable’ can't actually be recycled at all
Costco should take single-use plastic packaging off its shelves
Costco gives its customers the opportunity to buy nearly everything they may need … with the caveat that they will bring home ample amounts of unnecessary plastic packaging.
We can prevent future chemical train derailments by using less plastic
Seven out of the eight types of toxic materials that escaped from the derailed train in East Palestine, Ohio, are used to make plastic.
It’s time for Sysco to move beyond single-use plastic
As the world’s largest food distributor, Sysco can lead the way to less wasteful industry practices by cutting out single-use plastic across its operations.
Team
Park
Faye
Park
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
