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Ethical Clothing Companies

The following ethical clothing companies were recommended by Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed: Everlane Ambatalia Sally Fox and Fox Fibre Black Mountain Farm Bodega Pastures Boneyard Beanies California Cloth Foundry Caprette Cashmere Running River Organics Ramblers Way Duckworth Elizabeth Suzann Pansy *purchase 100% organic cotton *more vendor/producer listings on Fibershed.com

Yes on Measure AA to Protect Against Sea Level Rise

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Sustainable Fairfax endorses Measure AA to improve the overall health of the bay and to help protect our communities from sea level rise, a very real and imminent threat to surrounding infrastructure. Measure AA is a $12-per-year parcel tax on the June 7, 2016 ballot in all nine Bay Area counties that would generate $500 million […]

Youth Blog: Why Fire is a Threat to Water

As a senior in Drake High School’s environmental studies academy SEA-DISC, one of my many activities is an internship with the local non-profit organization Sustainable Fairfax. Recently I have been working with Sustainable Fairfax on their water program, conducting interviews with various experts on water use, waste water, and watersheds in Marin County and getting […]

Local Learning Sessions from Greywater Action

Want to know more about greywater reuse? Greywater Action has an informative evening slideshow presentation: “Drought-Proof Your Landscape with Greywater.” Learn about common types of systems, advantages and limitation of different systems, what soaps and products are plant-friendly, water saving potential, costs, and about codes and regulations. Discover what types of greywater systems may be best for your home. (Bay Area) March 6th, 7pm […]

Water Conservation Resources

Below are some great resources for water conservation and management. Please check them out, and let us know if you have resources to add. Water Conservation in the Home Landscape Bay-Friendly Garden Walk Receive a free residential garden evaluation from a Marin Master Gardener. Get expert advice on water-wise planting and tips for a beautiful, […]

Water Conservation Survey – Fairfax Businesses

This survey takes 10 minutes and greatly helps us know what you have already done to conserve water and what steps you might take to save water in your business. We want Fairfax to be the Water Heroes of Marin and lead the way to living sustainably in our water shed. Please Join Us! Click […]

Water Conservation Survey

This survey takes 10 minutes and greatly helps us know what you have already done to conserve water and what steps you might take to save water in your home. We want Fairfax to be the Water Heroes of Marin and lead the way to living sustainably in our water shed. Please Join Us! Click […]

Be a Fairfax Water Hero…Take the Pledge!

I turn off the tap while brushing my teeth.Water Saved: 300 gallons/month I cut my shower time by 1-2 minutes.Water Saved: 700 gallons/month I run only full loads of dishes or laundry.Water Saved: 700 gallons/month I repair any leaky faucets and toilets.Water Saved: 190 gallons/month I use a broom instead of hose to clean my […]

Bay Friendly Gardening Workshops

Need inspiration for your garden makeover? Want to learn the “Seven Principles” of Bay Friendly gardening? Thank you to all the MMWD customers who made our first year (of holding summer classes at Sustainable Fairfax) such a success!! A big thanks goes out to the Water District’s teachers, Earthsite and our sponsor www.yourgardenshow.com with whose assistance made […]

Water Conservation Ordinance Notice

Marin Municipal Water Distrrict (MMWD) passed a water conservation ordinance which applies to all citizens in the district. Check it out! water_conservation_ordinance_414

Hear what others are saying

We are so fortunate to have Sustainable Fairfax working on composting, recycling and ensuring our household hazardous waste does not pollute our environment. Their outreach and education programs also include a film series which addresses all aspects of environmental sustainability and climate change challenges. They are our partners, working with the Town and all Fairfaxians to help us achieve our 2020 zero waste goals. Working together, we will truly have a ‘Sustainable Fairfax,’ today and well into the future.

Barbara Coler Mayor of Fairfax

The vision, the programs and the focus that Sustainable Fairfax provides for the town as a whole also boosts and complements the sustainable orientation of the majority in the Fairfax business community. Among other things, the Chamber and our local businesses are pleased to be part of the ‘Streets for People’ event that Sustainable organizes every year.

Bob Kopelman Executive Director, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

Sustainable Fairfax always has a creative idea up its sleeve. Like when they had kids trick or treat—but instead of collecting candy, the kids asked for used batteries and then recycled them. That not only educated families but eventually lead to fire stations throughout Marin offering people free and easy battery recycling. Streets for People is another example. What a wonderful idea for a fair that brings together people and businesses having fun as part of a single community. And the mighty town of Fairfax, urged on by Sustainable Fairfax, is just behind the city of San Rafael in the amount of carbon emissions its residents have reduced through the Resilient Neighborhoods Program.

Tamra Peters Director, Resilient Neighborhoods

The Sustainable Fairfax sorting game was the best part of Take Back Day. It stimulated a lot of conversation and helped bring up important questions. And now I can share this information with my housemates!

Shema Satya Fairfax Resident

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