WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday it has reached a settlement with John Deere regarding how the company restricts repair of the equipment it sells. The settlement ...

On Friday, January 31, a national automakers association filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court against the state of Maine over its automotive Right to Repair law. The lawsuit alleges that ...

A new law takes effect on Wednesday, July 1, that will help Connecticut residents repair their devices and reduce e-waste by keeping them out of the landfill. The Right to Repair protections, part of ...

Senate bill includes smart solar permitting, energy efficiency programs and appliance standards, and consumer protections. Senior Director, Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy, Environment America The ...

There is simply no escape from plastic. Our economy encourages us to make, use, and toss at the greatest possible speed for the cheapest possible cost. Often, we don’t think twice about getting our ...

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I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the ...

Consumer goods just aren’t built to last anymore — and when products break, they’re almost impossible to repair, pushing consumers to toss them out and buy new. Former Director, Designed to Last ...

We all play a role in creating food waste, so we can all be part of the solution. An EPA report released last year found that 35% of the United States food supply gets wasted. This results in the ...

Increasingly, we’re pushed to trash tech that should still work, such as Chromebooks, phones, and smart home devices, just because the software has expired or lost support. This database lists more ...