WashPIRG

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

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/

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.

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.

The Right to Repair bill clears its first hurdle On Tuesday, the Right to Repair passed through it's first House committee.

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/

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!

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/