Today, there seems to be no shortage of options when we browse the aisles of cleaning products at our local stores. But with so many options and flashy marketing, how does the eco-conscious consumer know what products are truly “green”? “Greenwashing” is a popular marketing strategy employed to make products, or companies, seem more appealing …

A new report reveals how Virginia voters feel about plastic pollution and potential policies to address it. The report, a collaboration by Clean Virginia Waterways of Longwood University and the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program with OpinionWorks, describes findings from a statewide survey of Virginia voters conducted in March, 2022. The opinion research aimed to …

Trees do more than give you the warm and fuzzies because they house wildlife and look pretty. Trees are essential for life; they filter water and produce oxygen, which all animals—including us!—need. But wait, there’s more! Not only do trees provide resources we need to survive, but they also improve mental health. The latest research …

Want to get in on green action in Fairfax? There are so many roads to take if you want to get involved in cleaning up your community! Here are three of our favorite roads that lead to a cleaner and greener Fairfax.  Route 1: Contact your county supervisor (and look them up here)– they’ve got …

Ever struggle to remember your reusable bags? #SAME. We have a fool-proof way to never be caught empty handed (or worse, hands full of plastic!!) again.  Step 1: Keep your reusable bags in your car if you drive to the grocery stores; or, keep your bags near your keys if you walk! Step 2: Load …

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 …

Deep down in the ocean, it’s not only microplastics piling up (~63% of seafloor dirt is plastic). BIG pieces of plastic, along with other trash, used to stay where it fell. It now can move due to human activities and pile up in odd, and important, places. A study out of the University of Barcelona …

Loudoun County may be up next for a plastic bag fee in Virginia (see here and here)! The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will vote in January whether to adopt the bag ordinance, which would produce a potential revenue of $275,000 to $340,000 in 2023 for things like environmental cleanup, education programs to reduce environmental …

A UK based team that promotes positive climate goals this holiday season has many tips to spruce up your holiday in a green way! With three weeks until the end of the year, Clean Fairfax has three things to do for a delightful and sustainable holiday. Check out our tips below, it’s as easy as …

It’s business as usual for streams, like us, to be facing a lot of stress; from new developments, changes in climate, introduction of chemicals, extraction for drinking water/ irrigation, the list of stressors seems endless and dire. Good news can be found at a local, Fairfax County stream, Old Courthouse Spring Branch (Spring Branch) in …