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News Release | U.S. PIRG | Solid Waste

New Jersey Governor signs recycled content bill into law

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Tuesday that increases the recycled content of plastics and other products.

Examining Google’s repair track-record as shareholders call for change

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
By | Nathan Proctor
Senior Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair

Google’s parent company, Alphabet*, faces shareholder proposal because of history of repair restrictions

10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic

Monday, January 3, 2022
By | Juliana Clejan
Zero Waste Campaign, Associate

The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but in reality, their promises fall short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take – many of which have already been taken by other retailers – to be more sustainable and ultimately be an industry leader once again.

Here’s why part one of the EPA’s National Recycling Strategy doesn’t go far enough

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
By | Aaron Colonnese
Content Creator

The Better Bottle Bill Campaign gains steam

Monday, November 22, 2021
By | Gina Goldenberg
Creative Associate
News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

STATEMENT: APPLE CONCEDES TO RIGHT TO REPAIR MOVEMENT, REVERSES BAN ON SELLING PARTS TO CONSUMERS

BOSTON -- Apple reversed its longstanding policy against selling spare parts, providing repair instructions, and making repair software tools available to customers Wednesday with its announcement of a new Self Service Repair program. This about-face comes just days after the company pledged to stop deactivating Face ID after third parties repaired screens, and after years of advocacy and pressure by Right to Repair advocates. 

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