We love the Earth so much, we needed a little more than one day to celebrate! Which is why we launched Earth Month+ again this year, and are sharing a whole bunch of Earth-loving activities & events to help you get outside, appreciate nature, learn about how and why we can protect it, and well…celebrate …

The case for real vs. artificial trees this holiday season. At a Glance: The Verdict:Ultimately, if you’re looking for the most sustainable way to celebrate your holiday, real trees are the way to go. However, there are certainly pros and cons to real and artificial trees–we break them down in more detail here:  The Life …

A UK based team that promotes positive climate goals this holiday season has many tips to spruce up your holiday in a green way! With three weeks until the end of the year, Clean Fairfax has three things to do for a delightful and sustainable holiday. Check out our tips below, it’s as easy as …

You’ll see plenty of buying guides in the next month. We encourage you to shop thoughtfully, considering where things come from and how they get to you. We do not get any benefit from you shopping from this list. These are simply ideas we have and products we use and like. If you’re a local …

October is here and the stores are already displaying their Halloween wares. This year, consider greening up your Halloween. Decorations: Use natural items like small gourds and pumpkins, or upcycle old decorations by checking out what local second-hand shops have to offer. Costumes: Reuse is the green way to go. Consider buying second-hand items at …

Is your organization planning speakers and events for the year? Consider having Clean Fairfax come share ideas about environmental stewardship and urban sustainability: WHAT WE CAN BE DOING INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO KEEP FAIRFAX COUNTY CLEAN AND GREEN. Clean Fairfax presentations are interactive and can run anywhere from a 20 minute introductory session to a …

The Inside Scoop                Owner: Daniel Azar Opened for business: 2/14/2014 The Inside Scoop, a local food truck selling organic homemade ice cream and treats, made some eco-friendly changes after participating in Clean Fairfax’s SpringFest, an annual celebration of Earth Day that encourages sustainable practices. According to owner Daniel Azar, …

July and August are definitely the best months to get to the Farmers Markets in this area. According to the Virginia Harvest Calendar http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/producechart.pdf published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services this is when most of the produce is being harvested, so you will find great abundance and variety at the Farmers …

This Saturday, April 29, is Clean Fairfax’s Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, VA with environmentally-friendly exhibitors, vendors, entertainment, food trucks, and activities for families. Why should I go to SpringFest or any “green” festival?                       …