Debbie Clark studied a systems approach to sustainability with the government and now learns from various environmental groups, including 350 Fairfax. She practices reducing, recycling, and composting.
Plastics are part of our daily life. During manufacture, plastics are infused with …
Mala Persaud is a 350 Fairfax member and the owner of Trace—The Zero Waste Store.
The last three Plastic Free Octobers (2018, 2019, 2020) have been turning points. In 2018, I discovered 350 Fairfax. I’ve learned so much (thank you, …
Debbie Clark studied a systems approach to sustainability with the government and now learns from various environmental groups, including 350 Fairfax. She practices reducing, recycling, and composting.
As an avid recycler, I often miss an opportunity right in front of …
First, a little history of the zip lock plastic bag: In 1961, a Japanese company invented a minigrip-type plastic zipper bag. In 1964, Dow Chemical purchased the exclusive license to manufacture and sell these bags for the grocery trade. Then …
Loretta Rowe is a trained Climate Reality leader on the NOVA Chapter leadership team, member of the leadership team for Act on Climate Today! of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, member of various environmental groups, and passionate gardener and …
Guest writer Pauline Reid learned respect for the Earth and the environment at an early age when her mother taught her not to waste water by letting it run while brushing her teeth. Pauline’s recent foray into letter writing was …
Plastic wrap was first discovered in the 1933, but did not really become a widely used household item until the early 60’s.
In the 1960’s companies like GLAD and others starting pumping out plastic wrap for general consumption and it …
It is week 1 of our 30 day plastic free challenge.
You have already taken the first step and signed up. Great going!
Here is how I start the challenge each year. I do a plastics audit.
I collect every …
School has started. Fall is in the air. That, of course, means it’s time for the Plastic Free Challenge. Welcome to Day 1! If you haven’t registered for the Challenge yet, you can register here.
Earlier this week, I …
The single use plastic bag fee is now a reality in Fairfax County. On September 14, the Board of Supervisors approved a 5-cent fee on single-use plastic bags from grocery stores, convenience stores, and drug stores. The fee will go …
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