“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 …
How to enjoy the holiday season without all the waste.
Our Plastic Free Challenge is poised right before what is likely the most wasteful time of year: the holiday season. This season begins with the ripples of Halloween’s plastic-wrapped candies …
By Loretta Rowe, member of UUCF Climate Action Group
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 the UUCF Climate Action Group.…
So How Do I Clean My Home and Do Laundry?
By Helene Shore, co-chair, 350 Fairfax
Take a trip down the aisles of your favorite grocery store, and you will find shelf after shelf of cleaning and laundry products. There …
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 the nonprofit Our Last …