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Right to Repair 2020 wrap-up: Notable wins as campaign advances

Tuesday, December 29, 2020
By | Nathan Proctor
Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair

A look at 2020 highlights and milestones for the campaign to fix our stuff, and a look ahead to 2021

Garbage in Massachusetts

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
By | Janet Domenitz
Executive Director

MASSPIRG along with Conservation Law Foundation, Community Action Works and Clean Water Action have released “Garbage in Massachusetts,” a brief description of waste and how it is disposed of in Massachusetts. This outline on trash in Massachusetts is part of our Zero Waste Campaign. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is in the process of drafting the Commonwealth’s 2020-2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, which will serve as the blueprint for how we deal with waste for the next decade.

Report | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Garbage in Massachusetts

MASSPIRG along with Conservation Law Foundation, Community Action Works and Clean Water Action have released “Garbage in Massachusetts,” a brief description of waste and how it is disposed of in Massachusetts. This outline on trash in Massachusetts is part of our Zero Waste Campaign. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is in the process of drafting the Commonwealth’s 2020-2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, which will serve as the blueprint for how we deal with waste for the next decade.

16 ways to have a zero waste holiday in 2020

Monday, December 14, 2020
By | Haley Clinton
Zero Waste Campaign, Associate

With many cancelling annual gatherings, this is the year to think of ways to have a more sustainable, zero waste holiday season. Here are some ideas:

Landmark E.U. votes advances Right to Repair

Wednesday, December 9, 2020
By | Anne Marie Green
Right to Repair Campaign, Associate

What the latest move by the European Parliament means and how multiple approaches to advancing repair strengthen each other

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

“Fixed for the Holidays” guide gives holiday shoppers tips to save money on refurbished tech

Boston -- With families looking for extra savings this holiday season, MASSPIRG released “Fixed for the Holidays,” a guide to buying refurbished electronic gifts. Part of our Right to Repair campaign, this guide helps consumers identify quality items, learn where to get them, and ensure they are getting the best deals.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Back to Reduce: Groups call for renewed push to reduce waste

BOSTON -- In a survey of 15 Massachusetts cities, researchers at MASSPIRG found that, despite Gov. Charlie Baker’s July 13 executive order that allowed for the reinstatement of plastic bag bans and the use of reusable bags again, local delays and confusion remain in some jurisdictions. 

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