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In an assessment of the world's top 10 worst plastic polluters, our Zero Waste associate Haley Clinton shows that for most major companies, corporate volunteer initiatives aren't working. "We need strong policies that demand transparent reduction and expanded reuse and refill infrastructure."

The United States must take the reins on its plastic pollution problem. Joined by more than 250 environmental groups from around the country, we're calling on Congress to invest $1.3 billion needed to reduce plastic production, use and disposal. Read more: https://uspirg.org//break-free-plastic-movement-urges-inco

Bayer AG--the company behind the toxic pesticide Roundup--has proposed establishing a $2 billion fund to settle future claims against its product. "Bayer denies that Roundup has caused illnesses, but the company has recently lost a number of high-profile lawsuits that made that claim."

Consumers deserve protection over their privacy and digital rights. That's why US PIRG is urging the Biden administration to closely examine and regulate BigTech's data sharing practices.

Covid has changed our relationship with technology and it's obvious that laws need to catch up, [Nathan] Proctor, [head of US PIRG's Right to Repair campaign] said. We need devices to work and learn, but manufacturers won't provide tools or information even when their stores are closed.

For Cancer Awareness Month, we are advocating to eliminate toxic chemicals in commercial products, promote safe alternatives, and hold polluters accountable for their production of chemicals that put people at risk of cancer.