Consumer Watchdog, Associate
PennPIRG Education Fund Latest Blog Posts
1/27/2022
Though reducing isolation periods saves airlines money, it is the most irresponsible choice that could lead to more employees and customers getting sick.
1/20/2022
Of the 23 deaths reported in connection with products recalled in 2021, 19 actually occurred in previous years. It can take months or years for the public to be warned about dangerous products because federal laws favor corporations, not consumers.
1/17/2022
1/15/2022
You may be setting aside those cloth or surgical masks and shopping for some N95 masks or KN95s that are supposed to be widely available. But . . . there unfortunately are lots of counterfeit products out there too.
1/6/2022
Many of us use this time of year to reflect on what we want to do differently in the year ahead. One resolution that could really help the planet? Reducing your foodprint.
1/3/2022
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.
10/29/2021
Even with the knowledge I’ve gained working as a consumer advocate for several years, getting my finances in order has been a work in progress.
10/22/2021
Until recently, I did not have estate and end-of-life planning in mind, but it was the natural next step in my quest to be a responsible adult, with a nudge from the existential threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/18/2021
Advance directives are legal instructions that include a living will (different from a regular will) and a health care proxy. In them, you state what treatments you do or don’t want at the end of your life and who you want making health care decisions for you if you can’t.
10/14/2021
PennPIRG Advocate, Emma Horst-Martz, reacts to Apple's latest product launch.