Here’s a thought to ponder: wouldn’t it be cool to replace plastic packaging with CHEESE?! Because that’s a thing we read about and are sharing in our Environmental News Roundup this week: Board defers USD hearing to October – Annandale Today, June 10, 2025 Fairfax County’s Solid Waste Management Program has brought forth a proposal …

First Up: We’re thrilled to share some GOOD news this week from Richmond!  Richmond shoppers will pay tax on disposable plastic bags starting in 2026 – ABC8 News, June 2, 2025 Earlier this week, members of the City Council in Richmond passed an ordinance that will require a $0.05 fee to be charged for every …

This week, we are highlighting two local environmental initiatives that Fairfax residents can participate in. We’ve also been reading about the consequences of plastic and updates on national programs. Sustain Fairfax Challenge – Fairfax County Government, February 2025 The Sustain Fairfax Challenge is a platform that allows you to learn about and track sustainable actions …

This week, the following environmental news articles sparked our interest. From a significant national plastic policy move to new findings on climate risks, here is what we’re reading on recycling, pollution, and climate issues: National Recycling Coalition Policy on Chemical Recycling – Waste Advantage, May 21, 2025In a strong and clearly worded statement, the National …

We’re bringing back the Clean Fairfax Environmental News Roundup, sharing a few stories each week that we find notable.  To kick it off, here are several recent stories that caught our attention: Farmers market season takes root across Fairfax County, starting this week – FFX Now, Apr. 15, 2025We’re thrilled that the Fairfax County Park …

Living Thoughtfully With Less Plastic at Trace Located in bustling downtown Vienna, Trace – The Zero Waste Store invites you in to investigate their bulk food and refill store. The shop has a sleek boutique-meets-natural-food-co-op ambience that both calms and stimulates. Without the clutter of packaging and plastic, products are displayed artfully yet efficiently. Whether …

Welcome to the 2022 Virginia General Assembly Periodic Updates! The legislative outlook may be a little different this year, but there are reasons to be optimistic. Waste reduction legislation has been gaining traction around the country and we have a few bills to follow here in Virginia!   But,  this email is going to get you …

Clean Fairfax strives to support clean water in Fairfax County through various programs such as our Clean Streams Initiative and our Farmers Market sustainability initiative. People often ask us, “what can we do to help?” This holiday season, we’re recommending two ways in which you can give back to the community and support clean water …

You’ll see plenty of buying guides in the next month. We encourage you to shop thoughtfully, considering where things come from and how they get to you. We do not get any benefit from you shopping from this list. These are simply ideas we have and products we use and like. If you’re a local …

Adapted from Sustainable DC’s wonderful newsletter With Thanksgiving just around the corner, meal planning and preparation is in full swing. You’ve spent the entire year cutting down on plastic, eating less meat, and conserving water — and now Thanksgiving presents a great opportunity to put another feather in your sustainability cap. According to the Natural Resources …