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NEW REPORT: Innovative companies show how to eliminate single-use plastic packaging
Leading up to Earth Day, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group are releasing a new report, Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging, that explains no-waste and low-waste business models, shares case studies and demonstrates ways to reimagine our relationship with plastic.
STATEMENT: DOT, states to work together to resolve soaring complaints against U.S. airlines
Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Don’t be April Fooled: 6 consumer protection tips to avoid scams, rip-offs today (and beyond)
Bike advocates, Gov. Polis celebrate Colorado E-Bike Day
Colorado launched its first statewide e-bike tax credit today, granting residents access to a $450 discount on qualified e-bikes from participating bike shops. Governor Jared Polis declared the second official Colorado E-Bike Day to celebrate the rise of e-bikes as an alternative to car transport and the launch of the new state tax credit.
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world
New report finds Amazon’s plastic packaging is not being widely recycled
A new report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research & Policy Center found that Amazon packaging rarely gets recycled when customers use the company's recommended store drop-off system.
New Report: Product recalls, warnings and penalties all increased in 2023
Dangerous products connected to more than 550 injuries, 15 deaths, U.S. PIRG Education Fund analysis shows
Colorado puts unprecedented restrictions on air pollution from lawn equipment
New policy limits summer use of gas-powered lawn mowers, phases out gas-powered leaf blowers on government property
Air quality agency will vote to cut pollution from lawn equipment
Summertime use of the dirtiest gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers expected to be phased out on government property in Colorado