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The Case for Reusable Water Bottles:

America Recycles Day is coming on November 15! We all know that single-use water bottles are terrible for the environment. The statistics are staggering:  According to National Geographic, Americans buy more bottled water than any other nation in the world, adding 29 billion water bottles to waste disposal. Additionally, in order to make all these

by Clean Fairfax October 19, 2016
America Recycles Day: A Call to Action

America Recycles Day, Keep America Beautiful’s nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling, is November 15 this year. Living in Fairfax County, where we have curbside recycling, it is easy to assume that the U.S. is a leader in recycling. In fact, the U.S. falls behind many other nations, with Americans recycling only 34 percent

by Clean Fairfax October 4, 2016
Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?

If your honest answer is “yes,” consider attending the following: Sierra Club—Great Falls, Northern VA Chapter invites you to see BAG IT, an award-winning documentary about the effects of plastics on our personal health & the environment. It is the story of a man who makes a pledge to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store and how

by Clean Fairfax September 13, 2016
Clean Fairfax Reusable Bag Giveaway!

Clean Fairfax Reusable Bag Giveaway! The first 50 people who sign up to become a National Wildlife Federation (NWF)EcoLeader  will receive a free reusable Clean Fairfax shopping bag. The bags can be used when you are grocery shopping, storing materials, or traveling. It is also be shaped into a small ball, so you can store

by Hala Elbarmil December 2, 2015
Environmental News Roundup – October 21, 2015

Mom’s Organic Market Herndon Grand Reopening Join us for the Grand Re-Opening of Mom’s Organic Market in Herndon, featuring local tastings, henna art and more. Clean Fairfax is pleased to be in attendance at the grand re-opening of Mom’s Organic Market in Herndon, VA. There will be a Naked Lunch – an all organic eatery

by Hala Elbarmil October 21, 2015
Celebrate Occoquan’s River Fest

Saturday, May 16, 2015: 10AM to 4PM Come along and bring a friend! Enjoy the day with free events!

by Hala Elbarmil April 27, 2015
Digital Responsibility is Offering an Environmental Scholarship

Digital Responsibility is Offering an Environmental Scholarship Our friends at Digital Responsibility are offering a $1,000 E-waste scholarship to high school, college, and graduate students, who are interested in the environment. “The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste” (Digital Responsibility).

by Hala Elbarmil April 7, 2015
2015 SpringFest

Mark your calendars! As the warmer weather creeps up, it’s a nice time to come by and enjoy SpringFest!

by Hala Elbarmil March 27, 2015
Conservation Assistance Program

Conservation Assistance Program Funding Assistance for Conservation Work on Homeowner and Community Association Property Have you ever thought about improving your community’s common lands by installing a rain garden to capture runoff, incorporating native meadow or tree and shrub species into your landscaping, or even installing porous pavers on a portion of your parking lot?

by Hala Elbarmil March 6, 2015