Sustainable Fairfax

Bringing people together to support a vital environment and thriving community

Virtual Zero Waste Holiday Fair (sponsored by Marin Sanitary)

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Join Marin Sanitary Service for our virtual Winter Zero Waste Fair!

When: Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm

Sign up: https://forms.gle/ArrihTLhLdtMk7c6A

More info: We had so much fun having you at our recycling center for a zero waste holiday fair last year, and we are excited to bring you a virtual event this year!  We will do a virtual recycling center tour, tips for a zero waste holiday season, and *exclusive* discount codes from local, sustainable vendors for you to do sustainable holiday shopping through Black Friday!

Monthly Zero Waste Committee Meetings (3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 Zoom Call)

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The Zero Waste Committee meets monthly to discuss the community’s biggest waste-related challenges, and most importantly, how we can together, develop plans of action to make a difference.  Over 50% of what goes to the landfill in Fairfax, can be recycled or composted.  We MUST do better.  Join us as we grow this committee to meet the challenges!

Please email or call for more details:  laurav@sustainablefairfax.org or 415-866-5377.  Or join the Zoom.

 

Monthly Board Meetings (Zoom @ 4-6)

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The Sustainable Fairfax Board meets at least monthly.  The beginning of the meetings typically focus on administrative issues.  Our objectives are to put together strategic implementation plans to work with the community so we can, together, help Fairfax be a leader in environmental awareness, action, and community engagement.  We are seeking new members.  Please call  or email to discuss.  Laura 415-866-5377, laurav@sustainablefairfax.org.

Or join us on Zoom

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NO Waste Living JUST EAT IT Documentary: What We Learned

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NO Waste November Film – JUST EAT IT
Sorry you missed it.  But look it up to learn more about food waste.  Described as spunky, startling, funny, shocking and fascinating!!!  This online screening of the documentary explores the HUGE problem of wasted food — and how you can do your part to reduce food waste.
Lessons learned:
  • Over 1/3 of all food produced globally goes to waste.
  • The annual value of food wasted globally is $1 trillion, and it weighs 1.3 billion tons.
  • All the world’s nearly one billion hungry people could be fed on less than a quarter of the food that is wasted in the US, UK and Europe.
  • An area larger than China is used to grow food that is never eaten.
  • 25% of the world’s fresh water supply is used to grow food that is never eaten.
  •  If food waste were a country it would be the 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gases (after China & the USA).
  • Reducing food waste is the #1 solution to the climate crisis, according to Project DrawDown – coming above electric cars, solar power and plant-based diets.
  • In most developed countries, over half of all food waste takes place in the home.
  • In the home food waste is worth $2,275 for the average family in the USA.
  • 2.3 billion people are joining the planet by 2050 – this will require a 60-70% increase in global food production. Or we can just stop throwing away our food

What you can do!  Take the pledge  and Let’s Live Consciously, Together!

Fairfax Take Back Day 2020!

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Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Fairfax Pavilion Parking Lot, 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax

Take Back Day is Back! Come to a one stop shop for recycling and safe disposal of these items:

NOTICE: For the safety of their staff, follow COVID-19 rules: 1. Remain in vehicle at all times. Crack window in order to talk to collection event staff. 2. Place materials in trunk of car, or bed of truck, not on seats.

1) Prescription Drugs and Medications- collected by the Fairfax Police- UNTIL 1pm Only.

Household medications are the number one cause of childhood poisonings. And, they pollute our waterways when they are flushed. The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back program safely disposes your medicines.

2) Electronics Waste- collected by Conservation Corps North Bay

Accepting: working and non-working TVs, office equipment, cell phones, tablets, microwaves, printers, computers, laptops, stereos, game consoles, cords. Not accepting: appliances, batteries, and fluorescent lamps

Note: Fairfax Lumber and Good Earth collect used batteries. Fluorescent (CFLs), Halogen and LED light bulbs and batteries can be taken to the Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility for safe disposal or recycling. Incandescent bulbs may be disposed of in your trash.

3) Paper Shredding- service provided by Marin Sanitary Service. This free service is for Fairfax Residents Only. 

Shred your sensitive documents (up to 2 bankers boxes). Please no plastic, folders or binders. Staples/paperclips OK.

Also…. FREE COMPOST FOR FAIRFAX RESIDENTS!

Bring it Home! Free compost will be available for Fairfax residents at Take Back Day. This will be the last of three deliveries made in 2020. The compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in your green curbside carts. Since the delivery is shared with all Fairfax residents, please do not take more than five 5-gallon buckets (which provides about a one inch cover for a 40 square foot garden).
Use of Compost: Compost is a soil amendment that improves the water-holding capacity and structure of your soil, but too much of it can harm your plants! It is recommended that you use no more than 1-2 inches on your annuals & perennials.

GETTING THERE: Drop off spots in the Fairfax Pavilion Parking lot. Please enter from Bank Street.

Sustainable Fairfax, Marin Sanitary Service, Conservation Corps North Bay and the Town of Fairfax bring this opportunity to Fairfax residents once a year.

Is an EV in Your Future! Find Out Why it Should Be.

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Join the October 15th Community Chat Drive Clean Bay Area when to talk with Drive Clean Bay Area and learn how you can electrify your ride. We’ll cover EV basics like vehicles, charging and incentives.

Also, we’d love to hear from you about your experiences choosing your EV.  What would you do differently and what would you do just the same?  Contact Laura at Sustainable Fairfax to talk about sharing your story!  

Attendees receive priority placement for buying/leasing through Drive Clean Bay Area’s upcoming preferred pricing campaign in November.