WashPIRG

04/30/2025

Join WashPIRG and the Seattle chapter of the Surfrider Foundation at Gas Works Park from 1:00-2:00pm on Saturday, May 3rd, for the first annual International Plastic Pellet Count! https://forms.gle/P6hqpwFZyYnqTfsQ9

The International Plastic Pellet Count is a chance for individuals across the country and beyond to go to their local waterways, look for plastic pellet pollution and record what they find, so we can all have a better understanding of where this pollution is happening and make the case for action.

RSVP and find all event details here: https://forms.gle/P6hqpwFZyYnqTfsQ9

04/16/2025

In celebration of Earth Day, WashPIRG is hosting a free clothing swap! Come join us on Thursday, April 24th at the local Ballard brewery Reuben's Brews from 5-8pm.

This event is the perfect opportunity to swap a few items of clothing you don’t wear anymore with something new-to-you while celebrating earth day by taking action on our campaigns to protect the environment.

RSVP today to receive more details: https://pirg.org/washington/events/seattle-sip-swap/

Celebrate Earth Day by attending our free Sip & Swap in Seattle on April 24 to refresh your closet in a way that's kind to the planet.

02/21/2025

The Recycling Reform Act would expand recycling access across the state, reduce recycling confusion by creating one list of what can and can’t be recycled in WA, and improve recycling outcomes by making plastic packaging companies financially responsible for the end of life costs of those materials.

Please sign in PRO for HB 1150 before its hearing on Saturday, Feb 22 at 9am, to show your support by going to this link: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=House&mId=32886&aId=164617&caId=26020&tId=3

The Recycling Reform Act passed through both legislative committees last week. Legislators need to hear support from Washingtonians to keep it moving.

02/12/2025

Exciting news! This afternoon, the Right to Repair bill has passed through the House committee. Now it will head to the House floor for a vote.

On Tuesday, the Right to Repair passed through it's first House committee.

01/30/2025

We want Washingtonians to be able to fix their electronic devices and appliances when they break. That's why we're fighting for the Right to Repair to pass in Washington this year. Here's a few reasons how that would benefit our state: https://pirg.org/washington/articles/5-reasons-why-the-washington-state-legislature-should-pass-the-right-to-repair-in-2025/

As the 2025 legislative session starts in Washington, WashPIRG is prioritizing one key piece of legislation that’s on the table again this year: Right to Repair.

01/29/2025

Did you know that 11 counties in Washington don't have access to curbside recycling? The Recycling Reform Act would provide producer-funded curbside recycling to all Washington residents and would help increase our recycling rates. ♻
Read more here: https://pirg.org/washington/articles/momentum-is-building-to-improve-recycling-in-washington/

The Recycling Reform Act would reduce plastic pollution and modernize Washington's recycling system.

01/23/2025

Wondering what our legislative priorities are this year? Read WashPIRG's 2025 legislative agenda to learn more about the bills we're supporting and why.

WashPIRG is prioritizing bills this year to make it easier for Washingtonians to fix their stuff, reduce waste and protect consumers.

01/03/2025

The last independent phone and computer repair shop in Bellingham was nominated by the community for Small Business of the Year. We're working hard to pass the Right to Repair in Washington to help keep essential businesses like FiXCO around.

https://pirg.org/washington/articles/bellingham-repair-shop-fixco-recognized-for-helping-community/

12/31/2024

WashPIRG supporters learned how to reduce waste during the holiday season at a Seattle screening of the new "Buy Now!" documentary. You too can take action and help break the waste cycle.

WashPIRG supporters learned how to reduce waste during the holiday season at a Seattle screening of the new "Buy Now!" documentary. You too can take action and help break the waste cycle.

12/19/2024

WashPIRG is hosting an event TONIGHT (Dec 19) in Seattle at 6pm. We'll be screening the new documentary, “Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy.”

Reserve your tickets here: https://pirg.org/washington/events/buy-now-the-shopping-conspiracy-film-screening/

The new film unpacks the tricks companies use to keep their customers consuming — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world. After the film, we’ll discuss ways you can take action to help break the waste cycle.

Tickets are free. Guests are also welcome to bring a small gift to wrap at our zero-waste gift wrapping station!

11/04/2024

For our planet and our future, WashPIRG and Environment Washington urge voters to vote no on ballot initiative 2117. I-2117 would repeal a critical climate policy in Washington known as the Climate Commitment Act.

Washington voters should vote no on ballot measure I-2117 and defend one of Washington's most important climate programs.

10/11/2024

We recently co-hosted a film screening of "Fashion Reimagined" in downtown Olympia alongside the Surfrider Foundation, Remake, and The Chayah Movement.

Both the documentary and the Q&A panel featuring local advocates and industry experts effectively raised awareness about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Did you know that over 100 billion items of clothing are made each year, and 3 out of 5 garments produced end up being landfilled or burned each year? That's why it's time to get the waste out of .

Read all about the event here: https://pirg.org/washington/updates/local-event-sheds-light-on-the-fashion-industrys-environmental-impacts/