Not only do repair restrictions create extra cost for consumers, but they feed into massive amounts of waste. A bill we've worked to get introduced in the legislature could change that.
Not only do repair restrictions create extra cost for consumers, but they feed into massive amounts of waste. A bill we've worked to get introduced in the legislature could change that.
Health Care
Here's what you can do if you receive a surprise medical bill
For those who receive medical treatment at a hospital or emergency room within their insurance network, surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers are costly, unfair and surprisingly common. That's why OSPIRG has launched a consumer education campaign on what surprise medical bills are and what rights and protections Oregonians have.
Solid Waste
OSPIRG's right to repair virtual town hall draws state lawmakers and over 100 attendees
OSPIRG hosted a virtual town hall, alongside right to repair champions state Rep. Janeen Sollman and state Sen. Jeff Golden, to discuss the myriad ways right to repair is a must in a 21st-century economy — from reducing e-waste and cutting climate pollution, to saving consumers money and closing the digital divide.
Tell Whole Foods: Move Beyond Plastic
Whole Foods has led on plastics in the past, but the company recently got an "F" in a report by As You Sow for failing to tackle plastic pollution. Tell Whole Foods' CEO to get rid single-use plastics in its stores.
COVID-19
Nursing Home Safety During COVID
Ongoing research by U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group, analyzing government data, shows that too many of the 1.3 million Americans residing in the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes are at risk due to dangerous shortages of personal protective equipment and/or staff.
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News & Research
Blog Post
How to avoid textile “wish-cycling” and why clothing companies need to bear responsibility for the waste crisis their products create.
Blog Post
My first-hand, step-by-step guide to freezing your credit reports.
News Release
Being a consumer is a tough job. Really tough. During National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through March 6, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund staff is offering a daily dose of tips and advice to help you navigate life’s biggest consumer challenges.
Blog Post
Right to Repair continues at a rapid pace in 2021, as we now have 33 active bills in 21 state legislatures, while tractor repair takes center stage.
Blog Post
Being a consumer is tough. We want to help make it a little easier. In recognition of Consumer Protection Week from Feb. 28-March 6, U.S. PIRG is providing key consumer protection advice. Check in here every day for our updated tips and tools.
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Coronavirus update
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve taken steps for all of our staff to work remotely for safety reasons. But rest assured, we’ll keep advocating for you as we work for a healthier, safer world.
Learn more about how we can work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic.