We’re highlighting several stories this week that inspire local environmental action to make a real difference: recognition for climate activists, Boston’s booming food forests, India’s garbage cafe, un-greenwashing compostables, and a teenager’s efforts to rid Scotland of single-use plastics. Climate progress is still happening: Meet the 2025 Grist 50 – Grist, September 16, 2025 For …

On our radar this week: first, let your electeds know you support National Forest protections; also, a temporary pause on data centers; the EPA looks to end one of its valuable emissions reporting programs; and dangers to drinking water protections. Stand up for the South’s wildest forests – Southern Environmental Law Center, September 1, 2025 …

This week, very close to home, we have an exciting opportunity to share: make your own worm composting bin! Also, get educated about Virginia environmental issues; and stories on recycling system design, microplastics in face masks, and environmental health risks. Upcoming Worm Composting Bin Workshop, October 4th 2-4PM – Green Acres Center, Fairfax Sign up …

We’re in the home stretch of August, and this week we’re calling all nature-minded artists in Fairfax County to enter a design contest. Also, we’re reading about grocery delivery services and plastic bags; a failed plastic factory in PA; dangers of chemicals in hair styling products; and youth speaking truth to power in Wisconsin. Design …

Before you do anything else, go tell USDOT that safe bicycling infrastructure means safer roads for all users. Plus, BuzzBallz and their polluting packaging; the global plastic treaty falls through (thanks, American Chemistry Council); Lagos targets single-use plastics; and the EPA is hiding risky chemical operations from the public. Speak Up for Safer Streets: Tell …

It’s a good news/bad news week in the Environmental News Roundup: Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses hold their ground; Connecticut sees higher beverage container return rates; another state bans EPS foam; but boy do those plastics continue to wreak havoc around the globe. Underwater grasses hit record in lower Chesapeake Bay last year – Maryland Matters, …

We’re into the home stretch of summer, which doesn’t technically end until September 22nd, but enjoy casual Fridays and the school bus free roads for the next two weeks or so! This week our ENR choices for you include a firefly primer; yet another attempt to get a plastic pollution treaty signed in Geneva; chemical …

We’re in the final days of Plastic Free July, and to celebrate everyone tackling the challenge, this week we’re sharing good news only: the return of American chestnuts and growing reefs, reuse programs, and a legal victory in the fight against pollution. Plus, this weekend’s sales tax holiday on school and emergency supplies! Stock Up …

In this week’s roundup, we’re talking about organic waste, plastic waste, and what policy can do about those things! We’re also discussing the EPA along with the record-breaking heat and humidity we’re experiencing in Northern Virginia. Massachusetts’ organic waste ban is good for business, state finds – Waste Dive, July 16, 2025 Massachusetts stood out …

We are halfway through Plastic Free July, folks! This week we are featuring stories about plastics: plastic pollution, problems, and solutions. Keep challenging yourself to ditch single-use plastics and #ReachforReusables. Virginia Beverage Container Recycling-Refund Program Report now available from Clean Virginia Waterways – July 2025 – LitterFreeVA.org Clean Fairfax’s partner organization, Clean Virginia Waterways, recently …