Ground-source? Air-source? Ductless? Ducted? Want to install a heat pump in your home, but not sure where to start? Join us Thursday March 16 at 5 PM EST to learn everything you need to know about heat pumps. pirg.org/edfund/events/…

Our latest report, "The Plane Truth" identifies biggest airline complaints from 2022 including- 1) Refunds 2) Flight cancelations and delays 3) Baggage related complaints. Check out more about these issues and what you can do to avoid them here: pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Good news🎉 The Managing Environmental Waste Act, HB28, which would reduce plastic waste in our state gov agencies passed unanimously out of it's 2nd house committee yesterday! Thanks Rep. Harry Warren for leading the charge on this important issue. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

> 75 biomeds across NC have joined the call for our state to pass Medical Right to Repair reforms. Thanks to Rep Mary Belk Rep. Becky Carney Carla Cunningham & Rep. Autry for filing #H752 on to address this critical issue. #ncpol #righttorepair pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Thanks to North Carolina Conservation Network Toward Zero Waste and all the others that joined us for the first NC Plastic Waste Reduction Lobby Day! Yesterday we held >20 visits w/ key lawmakers letting them know that it's time to pass #HB28 and move toward a #PlasticFreeNC. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Happy #WorldOceanDay2023! We are celebrating today by taking steps to address one of the biggest threats our oceans face--plastic pollution. Click here to tell your NC lawmakers its time to move our state beyond plastics: pirg.org/northcarolina/…

#PFAS don’t break down in the environment or our bodies–hence the nickname #foreverchemicals. Even low levels of exposure are linked to a myriad of negative health effects, including cancer, reproductive risks, reduced vaccine response & more. Learn more: pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Did you know it's #NationalPollinatorWeek? We rely on bees to pollinate more than 70 of the 100 crops that provide 90% of the world’s food! Help protect our pollinators from bee-killing pesticides today: pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Ever feel like keeping up a printer is way more hassle than it should be? We think so too. Check out our #BuiltToLast campaign director's take on what's wrong with printers and what we can do about it.

NEW REPORT: State & local governments in North Carolina could save a total of over $350 million in lifetime expenses by purchasing #ElectricVehicles as opposed to gasoline-powered vehicles for their light-duty fleets over the next decade. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Did you know it's #PlasticFreeJuly? Now's the perfect time for our state to take action to reduce plastic waste. #HB28 passed the house w/ bipartisan support but now has stalled in the senate. Tell our lawmakers it's time to move NC #BeyondPlastics: ncpirg.webaction.org/p/dia/action4/…

Social districts are popping up all across NC, but unfortunately popping up with them is lots of unnecessary plastic waste. Check out more about what these districts are and what cities, businesses, and individuals can do to make them more sustainable. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Clean energy is win-win for our health, consumers, & our planet. Right now there are more opportunities than ever for individuals & our communities to make the switch to renewable energy sources & here in NC our houses of worship are helping lead the way. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

North Carolinians deserve clean water free from toxic #PFAS chemicals. Thanks to WRAL NEWS in NC for shedding light on the important stories of so many North Carolinians impacted by these toxins. If you haven't seen the new documentary yet, check it out here: wral.com/story/wral-doc…

As #HurricaneIdalia looks to blow through North Carolina late this evening, we've got you covered with tips to help protect yourselves from the storm as well as possible opportunists, bad deals and con-artists. pirg.org/northcarolina/…

The #NoSurprisesAct provides both insured and uninsured people with important rights and protections relating to medical bills. Join an upcoming overview to learn your rights and get all your questions answered. pirg.org/edfund/updates…

A provision to ban NC cities & counties from passing measures to reduce waste was just slipped into the latest NC budget. Take action now to tell your legislators this is not what North Carolinians want.

The average North Carolina household can expect to save $1,947 in utility bills over the next two decades thanks to new energy efficiency standards. Learn more about #CleanestEnergy here pirg.org/northcarolina/…

Undermining energy efficiency standards threatens to cost the average North Carolina household $97 annually in utility savings. Urge Senator Ted Budd and Senator Thom Tillis to oppose attacks on energy efficiency. pirg.org/northcarolina/…