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2026 International Plastic Pellet Count Report
Volunteers collected over a million plastic pellets across 249 sites during a month long event in May.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
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We are carrying forward a legacy of consumer advocacy with results.Faye Park, President, PIRG
We are carrying forward a legacy of consumer advocacy with results.
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
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I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
