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Bulk Buy Your Favorite Foods at Lebanese Roastery & Market

Taste your way through the unique offerings of Lebanese Roastery & Market in Springfield, Virginia. Whether you need to stock up on staples like grains, beans, coffee, or spices, or you want to satisfy snack cravings, this store stocks treats of all kinds. Mohammed (Mo), the owner, opened the store less than a year ago

by Vanessa Goold September 25, 2025

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Reducing and Reusing with Good Wolf Gear

NOTE: Good Wolf Gear will close as of September 28, 2025. Get your gear while you can! Good Wolf Gear, located in Herndon, Virginia, is more than just an outdoor equipment store; it’s a community hub for sustainable outdoor exploration and stewardship. Whether it’s through their informational blog articles, community events and activities, gear rental

by Vanessa Goold June 13, 2025
Fillagreen: Leading the Way in Zero-Waste Shopping in Manassas, VA 

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:

by Eleanor Kluegel November 25, 2024
Sustainable Spotlight — #5 Resource Recovery Project

Read about our latest Sustainable Spotlight feature…Resource Recovery Project!

by Vanessa Goold September 30, 2024
Sustainable Spotlight — #4

Read about our latest Sustainable Spotlight feature…Pollinative!

by Eleanor Kluegel August 27, 2024
Sustainable Spotlight — #3

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

by Eleanor Kluegel May 30, 2024
Sustainable Spotlight – #2

Living Thoughtfully With Less Plastic at Trace Located in bustling downtown Vienna, Trace – The Zero Waste Store invites you in to investigate their bulk food and refill store. The shop has a sleek boutique-meets-natural-food-co-op ambience that both calms and stimulates. Without the clutter of packaging and plastic, products are displayed artfully yet efficiently. Whether

by Clean Fairfax March 27, 2024
Sustainable Spotlight – #1

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

by Eleanor Kluegel February 22, 2024