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nowastenovember

Sustainable Fairfax Board Meeting – All Welcome

February 14, 2020 by Laura Vernon Leave a Comment

The  Board is a group of hard-working, community-minded individuals who have committed their time and energy to making life in Fairfax and beyond healthier, stronger, and more sustainable.  Sustainable Fairfax welcomes new energy and talent.

Board Meetings are on the the 2nd Friday of even months (2-Feb, 4-April and so on) at 9:30-11 AM; and the 2nd Monday of odd months at 6:30-8 PM.

Feel free to connect with a Board member if you have any questions.

Tagged With: climate change, compost, earth day, fairfax on foot, Fillm&Speaker, nowastenovember, streets for people, Sustainable Fairfax

Zero Waste – An Inspirational Lifelong Goal!

October 31, 2019 by Sustainable Fairfax

I PLEDGE TO

1.  Pay Attention!: I will consider every item I throw away and ask why and how can I do better!

2. Reduce Food Waste! (and compost Correctly):  I will try to purchase only what can be consumed, I will check the composting guidelines, and when in doubt, I will ask for help* or throw it out.

3. Recycle Right! I will check the recycling guidelines and when in doubt, I will ask for help*, or throw it out.

* Need help:

  1. email laurav@sustainablefairfax.org
  2. Check “Where Does It Go, Joe?“
  3. Go to Sustainable Fairfax Facebook page and start a discussion

Submit the form below to request your Zero Waste “How-To-Do-It” Guide. Join the community conversation so we can figure it out together!

Post a picture of your waste-free action on social media:

    • Include hashtag: #ZeroWasteFairfax
    • AND tag Sustainable Fairfax:

Instagram: @SustainableFairfax
Facebook: @SustainableFairfaxCA
Twitter: @SustainFX

OR

2. Share your tip/solution for minimizing waste in an email to info@sustainablefairfax.org

Thank you for Being Part of the Solution!

Filed Under: No Waste November, Zero Waste Tagged With: nowastenovember, recycling, zero waste

Sustainable Shopping Tour- Fairfax Market

November 26, 2018 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Learn to minimize waste while shopping at the grocery the store! This is a quick 30-minute tour will show you how to reduce packaging waste during your shopping trips at Fairfax Market,

Please RSVP to reserve your spot at SustainFX@gmail.com. (Drop-ins are welcome, as long as there is space in the tour).

This event is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s NO-WASTE NOVEMBER campaign. Learn more here!

#NoWasteNovember #SustainFX

Tagged With: nowastenovember, zero waste

POSTPONED- Sustainable Shopping Tour- Good Earth Natural Foods

November 19, 2018 by Jennifer Hammond Leave a Comment

Learn to minimize waste while shopping at the grocery the store! This is a quick 30-minute tour will show you how to use the systems at the Good Earth to reduce packaging waste during your shopping trips.

These tours are limited to 10 people.  Please RSVP to reserve your spot at SustainFX@gmail.com. (Drop-ins are welcome, as long as there is space in the tour).

This event is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s NO-WASTE NOVEMBER campaign. Learn more here!

#NoWasteNovember #SustainFX

Tagged With: nowastenovember, zero waste

Sustainable Shopping Tour- Good Earth Natural Foods

November 19, 2018 by Jennifer Hammond Leave a Comment

Learn to minimize waste while shopping at the grocery the store! This is a quick 30-minute tour will show you how to use the systems at the Good Earth to reduce packaging waste during your shopping trips.

These tours are limited to 10 people.  Please RSVP to reserve your spot at SustainFX@gmail.com. (Drop-ins are welcome, as long as there is space in the tour).

This event is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s NO-WASTE NOVEMBER campaign. Learn more here!

#NoWasteNovember #SustainFX

Tagged With: nowastenovember, zero waste

TOUR of Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center

November 15, 2018 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Please join us for a free tour of the Redwood Landfill & Recycling Center and compost facility. Learn how the food and yard waste placed in our green carts is turned into organic compost for our gardens. We will take a 30-45 minute driving tour of the property, stopping along the way to learn about the facilities. (We took a group on this tour last year and everyone found it extremely interesting!)

PLEASE BRING:
• Water Bottle
• Hat for sun
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

Registration Required:  To reserve your spot, please email SustainFX@gmail.com or call 415-408-6008.  We will be arranging carpooling.

This event is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s NO-WASTE NOVEMBER campaign. You just might win a $100 gift certificate from Good Earth! Learn more here!

#NoWasteNovember #SustainFX

Tagged With: compost, nowastenovember, zero waste

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