Our Holiday Shopping Tips & Gift Guide! The holiday season is a time for giving, festive celebration, and connection with those we love. And this year, let’s make it a season of sustainability too! By shopping thoughtfully, we can spread joy while caring for our planet. Here are some easy ways you can make your …

Welcome back to our Sustainability Spotlight series, where we celebrate businesses, organizations, and individuals making a significant impact on sustainability. This month, we’re excited to highlight Fillagreen, a local gem in the City of Manassas, VA, that is redefining the way we shop by promoting a low to no-waste, sustainable lifestyle. The Heart of Fillagreen: …

Read about our latest Sustainable Spotlight feature…Pollinative!

Re-Thinking the 3Rs for a Sustainable Future In our quest for a more sustainable planet, we have long hailed the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) as the solution to handle our waste. But after 50+ years of recycling, and no less plastic waste on our hands, it’s time to rethink this paradigm. There are many more …

Embracing Low-Waste Living: Discover Virginia Mercantile in Clifton, VA Nestled amid the rolling hills and lush wooden landscapes in the town of Clifton, Virginia, lies a hidden gem for eco-conscious and eco-curious shoppers – Virginia Mercantile. This sustainable haven is more than just a store; it’s a commitment to mindful living, environmental stewardship, and community …

Happy Holidays from Clean Fairfax!! The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and gift-giving. But amidst the festivities, it’s important to consider the environmental impact of our choices–from the items themselves, to their packaging, transport, and eventual disposal. Sustainable gift giving is not only a responsible way to celebrate the holidays, but also …

“Compostable,” “made from plants,” “biodegradable,” “plant-based” and “bio-” plastic — surely all of these mean the same thing, right? That we can chuck that coffee cup, that plastic spoon, and our green plastic bags in the compost pile and they’ll naturally biodegrade there? I wish, but no. High levels of waste production have spurred a …

Ever wonder what exactly it is we do at Clean Fairfax? Or how we possibly get it all done? Our Executive Director, Jen Cole, sat down with EcoPrint last month for a feature article about the Council on its blog, which you can find here! https://www.ecoprint.com/blog/2023/06/clean-fairfax-makes-environmental-clean-up-easy/

This past Memorial Day Weekend officially kicked off the start of summer 2023, and with a new season comes new environmental news! Open (Farmers Market) Season! The time has finally come when all 20 farmers markets in Fairfax County are open for business! The County’s Park Authority operates half of those, the remaining 10 are …

Spring has sprung in Northern Virginia, and so has spring cleanup season! We’re very excited to report we’ve had a lot of requests for cleanup supplies from individuals, families, Fairfax businesses, neighborhood & HOA groups, Girl Scout troops, school SACC groups, Honor Societies, and students of all ages. All of these volunteers have cleaned up …