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Semi-Daily Environmental Video Break
It’s time to get excited! We will posting a Semi-Daily Environmental Video Break. Stay tuned to watch some serious, funny, and interesting videos on environmental issues. Today’s video is titled The...
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Document Shredding
Document Shredding Event on March 21 Fairfax County will host a document shredding event on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Mason District Government Center (6507 Columbia Pike,...
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Get Your Wheels Ready!
Are you a bike enthusiastic, beginner, pro, inspiring champion, or somewhere in between? Check out these bike events at George Mason University!
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Spring is in the air!
Yes, spring is in the air. Don’t you love it? It’s a wonderful time to come by and enjoy SpringFest. Want to make a difference? Become a volunteer at SpringFest! Volunteers get a free swag bag,...
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Learn about honeybees at Manassas Battlefield Park Day
Saturday, April 18th 2015: 10AM.-3PM. Louise Edsall will be at the Manassas Battlefield Park representing the Sweet Virginia Foundation educating the public about honeybees. Other events there that day...
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New Time for Employee Clean Up Day
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Come along to participate in our annual clean up. Refreshments will be served, attached with an awesome sense of accomplishment. You can’t pass by this opportunity....
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Digital Responsibility is Offering an Environmental Scholarship
Our friends at Digital Responsibility are offering a $1,000 E-waste scholarship to high school, college, and graduate students, who are interested in the environment. “The purpose of this scholarship...
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Spring Cleaning, Art Upgrade
The Workhouse Arts Center is having a “Spring Cleaning, Art Upgrade” this weekend with a smashing 20% off discount coupon. In order to get the discount, bring in a mass-produced decoration, such as a...
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Earth Day is on April 22nd, and it’s just right around the corner! Earth Day is an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems. First off, let’s watch the video below to...
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Environmental News Roundup – May 6, 2015
Tesla ventures into solar power storage for home and business In recent years, the fast-growing popularity of solar panels has intensified a central challenge: how to use the sun’s energy when it...
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Environmental News Roundup – September 16, 2015
I love permaculture! It has changed my life on so many levels. Over spring break, I took a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with instructor Wayne Wiseman. This course has opened my eyes...
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19 Clever Ways To Use Leftover Wrapping Paper
Reduce, reuse, recycle that ripped up mess of paper making your house look like a tornado hit it. Great DIY ideas for what normally is thrown out as trash:...
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The Trees That Keep on Giving
Like down and out divas past their prime, unadorned Christmas trees line the streets the first two weeks of January. Without lights, decorations, or stands these trees are a reminder that—at least...
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We Are Closer to the Ocean Than You Think
In Fairfax County, VA, the nearest ocean beach is several hours away by car. Why should we concern ourselves with marine litter problems? Fairfax County is part of the Potomac Watershed, and therefore...
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DIY and Environmental Sustainability
There is a plethora of do-it yourself (DIY) ideas on the internet that promote environmental sustainability. From 100 Ways to Repurpose and Reuse Broken Household Items...
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Sustainable Shopping: Get Organized!
My grocery store trips have usually been rushed affairs, and I rarely have taken notice of other customers’ purchases or shopping practices. Recently, however, Clean Fairfax was designated as Whole...
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Plastic Clamshells in Fairfax County, VA: Try not to buy, DON’T RECYCLE, and...
They are everywhere: From packaging berries, grapes, tomatoes, and fresh herbs to restaurant leftovers and to-go meals. And this type of plastic has been a real challenge to the recycling industry. In...
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Pay-As-You-Throw
I heard the trucks early Thursday morning and realized belatedly that we had forgotten to put the trash and recycling bins out the previous night. Later, concerned that we would have overflowing...
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Spring into Composting
As we head towards Spring, this is an excellent time to consider composting: The warmer weather tends to break down organic materials more quickly, and you don’t need to brave the cold to get to an...
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Beyond “Bring Your Own Bag”
While we here at Clean Fairfax have been promoting the use of both reusable tote bags for grocery shopping as well as the use of reusable produce bags (see blog postings February 7, 2017; Jan 30, 2017;...
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