Senior Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair
U.S. PIRG Education Fund Latest Blog Posts
1/13/2022
The holidays are over and winter is upon us again. The long and cold months ahead can feel like an eternity, especially during an ongoing pandemic. Here are some ways to keep your mind and body healthy as we head into a second COVID-19 winter.
1/11/2022
Google’s parent company, Alphabet*, faces shareholder proposal because of history of repair restrictions
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.
1/6/2022
Buy now, pay later apps give consumers the flexibility of paying for purchases in installments, but that convenience comes at a cost. Besides being unregulated and full of fine print, these companies have one ultimate goal: get you to buy more stuff, and go into debt to do it.
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.
12/8/2021
Tractor giant petitions SEC to strike shareholder resolution asking tough questions about Right to Repair
11/19/2021
How to spot an unfixable bike designed for the dump
11/10/2021
The latest Salmonella outbreak illustrates how desperately our food safety system needs a major update. What if people could be notified in just seconds?
10/29/2021
With hectic holiday schedules, experiences can occur whenever the gift recipient has the time.
10/29/2021
Give something you already know they will use