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PIRG, Environment America guide to safe, sustainable summer fun
Make summer better by avoiding concert, vacation scams; sustainably and safely picnicking, swimming, biking
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Food for Thought 2024
Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
Maryland PIRG Program Report 2023
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Plastic bag bans work
Well-designed single-use plastic bag bans have successfully reduced plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. Use the Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Waste Reduction Calculator to estimate the impact where you live.
Too much to recall
When companies recall dangerous products, getting a refund or repair can be easy, or way too complicated
Fair Elections in Maryland Counties
Maryland fair elections programs are encouraging greater participation, and reducing the influence of large donors in Maryland elections.
Trouble in Toyland 2023
Threats stem from toys with microphones, cameras and trackers, as well as recalled toys, water beads, counterfeits and Meta Quest VR headsets
VR risks for kids and teens
VR risks are significant enough the child health experts we spoke to recommend parents steer clear of Meta's Quest VR headsets