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PennPIRG Education Fund Latest Blog Posts
6/17/2021
In light of some of these newer cons, here is actionable information to help you avoid the aggravation, time and financial losses that come with sophisticated scams.
5/13/2021
Why appliances aren’t built to last, and how the E.U. is changing that.
5/12/2021
While businesses are permitted to charge higher prices in response to market forces, they aren’t allowed in states with price gouging laws to increase prices excessively to take advantage of a emergency such as the pipeline shutdown, a hurricane or the pandemic.
5/11/2021
A scorecard released by U.S. PIRG Education Fund found that many popular cosmetic brands score poorly on ingredient safety and disclosure. While companies and governments need to take action to protect consumers, in the meantime, you can take steps to keep your personal care routine safe.
5/5/2021
We need policies like Right to Repair to address the dangerous flood of electronics waste
5/4/2021
Getting your vehicle towed can be a memorable experience -- not in a good way
4/22/2021
Some consumers continue to be billed for COVID tests and vaccines. So let's get the story straight here.
4/20/2021
Saturday, April 24, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
4/8/2021
This blog is the second in a series examining policy solutions to the plastic pollution crisis that are proven and replicable. This section covers recycled content requirements.