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Sign up for that service online? Now you can cancel it online, too

Thursday, July 12, 2018
By | Emily Rusch
Executive Director

I think most consumers have had at least one frustrating phone call exchange with a company, trying to cancel a service that was so easy to sign up for online, but find themselves running into roadblocks when trying to end that same service. 

Countries are taking Apple to court over Right to Repair — and sometimes, they’re winning

Monday, July 9, 2018
By | Nathan Proctor
Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair

Apple was fined in Australia for disabling phones which were independently repaired, in a victory for Right to Repair advocates. 

This 4th of July, Hold the Antibiotics

Tuesday, July 3, 2018
By | Laura Deehan
Impact Field Director

Its almost July 4th, and soon Californians from San Diego to Redding will gather to watch fireworks and enjoy the peak of summer. Most of us will eat a barbecued meal with family and friends as well — the Fourth is the number one grilling event of the year. Here are some key things to know to protect your health when you’re preparing your holiday barbecue.

Toxic triclosan in toothpaste?

Friday, June 15, 2018
By | Dev Gowda
Director, Campaign for Toxic-Free Products

A recent article in the LA Times revealed that a new study found that the toxic compound triclosan, which is commonly found in toothpaste as well as other consumer products such as cosmetics, children’s toys, and yoga mats, “could cause adverse effects on colonic inflammation and colon cancer.”

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