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Refresh Reusables This Earth Month

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

by Emily Foppe March 16, 2022

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CleanFairfax-ilocks and the Three [Recycling] Bears

We’re here to set the recycling record straight before diving too deep in bag bills and other single-use plastic legislation. Goldilocks would affirm finding the metaphorical bed that is just right to take on plastic pollution takes much consideration. Here, we consider the three primary kinds of recycling exist– upcycling, recycling and downcycling. Upcycling involves

by Emily Foppe July 22, 2021
Say Hello To The Clean Fairfax Community Map!

Clean Fairfax is excited to announce the development of our Community Map! Found on our website’s homepage, it displays local Fairfax County cleanups (hosted by Clean Fairfax or otherwise) as well as community events and markets. Our website typically garners thousands of unique views a month, and consequently, we believe that this will be a

by Clean Fairfax May 8, 2018
The Dangers of Micro-Beads

Plastic is plaguing our environment. It comes in all sizes and forms, but the smallest types are called microplastic. Microplastic is defined as “extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.” (US Department of Commerce) We know that microplastic comes from various

by Ayleah Hanton March 26, 2018
What is stopping you from recycling?

In 2018, people understand the need to recycle. We understand that sustainability is important and that rapid change is needed, but little headway has been made. Why is change so difficult? Why do we still litter and refuse to recycle? The HuffPost explores this phenomenon in the article “The Psychology Behind Why People Don’t Recycle”.

by Ayleah Hanton March 14, 2018
To tote or not to tote?

They’re green in principle, but not in the way people use them.  While many people have made the move to reusable bags, there is still some debate about whether these are, in fact, better than paper or plastic. Some studies suggest that it takes more energy to produce reusable bags, and that a large portion of those

by Clean Fairfax September 20, 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 14, 2015

Environmental News Roundup – October 14, 2015 Big Apple-based Big Farms growing greenhouse in Culpeper BrightFarms, a greenhouse aquaponics developer, has opened its doors to the public in Culpepper County, Virginia. This project has increased the production of local produce and 24 new jobs. Most of our produce comes from California, Florida, Arizona, Mexico, and

by Hala Elbarmil October 14, 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