My family’s eating habits have changed drastically since March, and I don’t think we’re alone.
I’ve always been a weekly menu planner and once-a-week shopper. But since the pandemic began, all the meal planning and prep has gone out the …
If I’m honest, I have not been particularly excited about this year’s Plastic Free Challenge. This year has already been one challenge after another. The hurdles required to complete easy tasks—like going for a walk with my daughter, going …
On September 26 we convened the third annual Plastic Free Forum, a dynamic panel discussion on single-use plastics in the age of Covid-19. Our speakers included Jackie Nuñez, founder of The Last Plastic Straw and advocacy director for the …
We have been following the Community-Wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) process closely since it began last year.
After months of planning, in January Fairfax County convened a CECAP Task Force—comprising Fairfax residents, local businesses, associations, and environmental groups—to …
“Our racial inequality crisis is intertwined with our climate crisis.” –Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
In the last few weeks we’ve experienced a perfect storm of racial, environmental, and health injustice. Communities of color are suffering the most from Covid-19–on top of …
The Plastic Free Challenge is over, so what do we do now?
At the end of my first Plastic Free Challenge in 2018, I was excited, exhilarated. I had learned so much and was anxious to keep my Plastic Free …
By Zach Huntington, Clean Streams Program Manager, Clean Fairfax
For this year’s Plastic Free Challenge, we’re making an effort to elevate the work of our Plastic Free partners around the DMV. Today we hear from Clean Fairfax, lead organizer behind …
By Kathleen Brewster, summer intern, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
For this year’s Plastic Free Challenge, we’re making an effort to elevate the work of our Plastic Free partners around the DMV. Today we hear from a youth activist who …
Navigating the plastic jungle of pet care
By Helene Shore, co-chair, 350 Fairfax
We love our pets. I know my dog, Tucker, couldn’t be more precious to me if he were my human.
But here comes the dilemma: How do …
By Elenor Hodges, EcoAction Arlington
For this year’s Plastic Free Challenge, we’re making an effort to elevate the work of our Plastic Free partners around the DMV. Today we hear from Elenor Hodges, executive director of EcoAction Arlington. In August …