Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG)

10/14/2026

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-10-14/pfas-chemicals-are-in-most-mass-rivers-and-waterways-tested-in-new-report

The so-called "forever chemicals," which have been linked to a number of negative health impacts, were detected in 87% of the 108 locations tested between 2022 and 2024.

09/22/2026

If you want to learn how to rot to the core (i.e. ) please join us on this webinar:

Join our webinar and learn how to compost at home from expert Cassandra Marketos.

08/31/2026

Check out our new tips (and an FBI warning) on renting a new apartment or house.

FBI warns of apartment rental scams

08/26/2026

You too can get a chic sticker.

08/24/2026

If you're thinking about or or , please watch this:

New technology is getting more expensive, but refurbished products can be, on average, 15% to 20% cheaper.

08/19/2026

Our concern about extends to the health of our furry friends, per this article:

Pet owners can’t spot “forever chemicals” just by reading labels. Keeping them out of pet food and packaging altogether may be the best way to protect our pets.

07/31/2026

Smiling warriors, committed to the fight to

07/30/2026

We learned a truckload about at our tour of Black Earth Compost in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Community Action Works Clean Water Action Massachusetts and MASSPIRG are more inspired than ever to get Massachusetts on the road to . Next step: Let's get all out of the trash. photo: adamperri.com

07/17/2026

Reminder that requests start soon. As a result of the efforts of League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Common Cause Massachusetts MassVOTE Massachusetts Voter Table ACLU of Massachusetts and more, was established in MA a few years ago, and is super popular.

07/16/2026

We usually don't have tombstones in our press releases, but if we don't have the our devices die:

'Electronic Waste Graveyard' highlights growing number of trashed tech products