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NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
Plastic Bag Bans Work, a new report released Thursday by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, estimates that, on average, plastic bag bans similar to those studied can eliminate almost 300 single-use plastic bags per person, per year.
New report: ‘Too much to recall’ shows difficulty getting refunds for recalled products
MASSPIRG, Clean Water Action join forces to reduce food waste
New campaign to reduce food waste launces in Massachusetts.
Southwest penalized $140 million for Christmas 2022 meltdown that stranded 2 million
Airline violated federal law by not notifying, helping and refunding customers with disrupted flights
STATEMENT: BGE to Raise Rates by $400 Million in Multi-Year Rate Hike
Consumer group calls on regulators and policymakers to re-evaluate gas spending
NEW REPORT: ‘Plane Truth 4’ analysis shows 2023 complaints against U.S. airlines doubled vs. 2022
Cancellation rates improve, but delays, baggage problems worse than last year
REPORT: Meta VR headsets may pose safety risks for minors
Company has not released testing proving VR is safe for developing brains.
STATEMENT: We support the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act
Bill would require companies to disclose audio/video capabilities before purchase.
EPA proposes 10-year deadline for replacing lead pipes
The EPA is proposing a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to replace lead pipes. More work is needed to ensure safe drinking water at schools as well.
NEW REPORT: Toys that spy on children are a growing threat
Smart toys, water beads, counterfeits, and recalled toys analyzed in 38th annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report.