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WEB3 days ago · Stay up to date on the latest news, valuable resources, and opportunities to take action with regular email updates. Try our quiz: Plastic waste by the numbers Plastic is everywhere. How much do you know about it? Try our six question quiz to see how close you can get to the actual numbers about the ...
Patent bills could end up costing patients more at the pharmacy …
WEB2 days ago · In the week leading up to an important meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 19, PIRG and our allies worked to educate lawmakers about how two pieces of legislation could undermine some of Congress’ previous work to address the high costs of prescription drugs. The PREVAIL Act and the Patent Eligibility Restoration …
California is one step closer to tackling fashion waste
WEB2 days ago · The bill would require clothing companies operating in California to create and fund a program to help clothing get reused, repaired, and recycled. This aims to tackle our overarching problem of waste and overproduction in the fashion industry. The problem is simple: We are producing more clothing than people can wear, and unfortunately much …
Groups warn of drug price increases with patent legislation
WEB2 days ago · The groups are concerned the Senate Judiciary Committee is taking up bills that could take us several steps back in drug pricing reform. Whether it is in the halls of Congress and in our own communities, high drug prices are a concern that crosses party lines and all demographics. The groups urge the Committee to not spend time on …
How to protect yourself from microplastics
WEB3 days ago · Clean frequently. Dust in our homes can contain microplastics, so cleaning frequently can help prevent microplastic exposure. Vacuuming is found to be more effective at preventing microplastic inhalation than sweeping. Reduce consumption of processed foods. Microplastics have been found in a higher concentration in processed foods.
Lower drug prices for Medicare patients to save $6 billion
WEBAug 15, 2024 · PIRG was invited to join President Biden and Vice President Harris today when they announced new negotiated prices for ten costly and widely-used prescription medications which will save patients and the Medicare program at least $6 billion a year. On the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Administration released the …
California Governor signs bill to ban all plastic bags at checkout
WEB2 days ago · Yesterday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053, banning plastic bags from being provided at grocery store checkouts. This move turns off the tap to a notable source of needless plastic waste in California: the plastic grocery bag. Plastic bags pollute our environment and break down into toxic microplastics that contaminate our ...
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WEBAbout. PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public’s health, safety and wellbeing. PIRG President Faye Park talks to CBS news about toxic ingredients in children's makeup. All Americans want a healthier, safer, more secure future.
STATEMENT: Medicare drug price negotiation will result in …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The administration predicts that these prices, effective in 2026, will save patients and the Medicare program about $6 billion per year. They should help about 8.8 million older Americans who take certain medications to treat diabetes, psoriasis, heart failure, certain blood cancers, and other conditions. PIRG has been pushing for years for ...