Public Interest Research Group in Michigan
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Non-profit organization
Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM) is a non-profit organization that is part of the state PIRG organizations.
PIRGIM has a history of working on a variety of issues, such as cleaning Michigan's waterways,[1] toy safety,[2] and chemical safety.[3]
History
[edit ]The PIRGs emerged in the early 1970s on U.S. college campuses. The PIRG model was proposed in the book Action for a Change by Ralph Nader and Donald Ross.[4] Among other early accomplishments, the PIRGs were responsible for much of the Container Container Deposit Legislation in the United States, also known as "bottle bills."[5] [6]
Notable members and alumni
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Affiliate organizations
[edit ]- The Fund for Public Interest Research
- Environment Michigan
References
[edit ]- ^ "Michigan waterways At Risk" (PDF). Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ Garbukas, Cheryl; Tuchinsky, Joseph S. (1973). Toy Safety in Michigan . Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ "Widely Used Flame Retardants Break Down Into Banned Chemicals and Threaten Health". Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ Nader, Ralph; Donald Ross (1972). Action for a Change: A Student's Manual for Public Interest Organizing . New York: Grossman Publishers.
- ^ "PIRG Backs "Bottle Bill"". Boston College . Retrieved 2013年08月23日.
- ^ "Bottle Bill Beverage Containers Recycling Program". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013年08月23日.
- ^ "Philip D. Radford, Greenpeace, Executive Director". Fund for the Public Interest. Archived from the original on 2013年06月01日. Retrieved 2013年07月19日.