Clean Fairfax
@cleanfairfax.bsky.social
Est. in 1985, Clean Fairfax focuses on environmental stewardship, advocates for common-sense policies on single-use plastic, litter & sustainability in Virginia. https://linktr.ee/cleanfairfax https://cleanfairfax.org/ https://www.litterfreeva.org/
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, we’re spotlighting Fairfax County Farmers Markets! 🍅 Come see Clean Fairfax at the Annandale Farmers Market on August 6th and 20th to learn about ways to reduce waste. Don’t forget to bring your own bag! 😉 Read the full spotlight, linked below!
Plastic Free July is about being our most sustainable selves (all year round, not just this month) so we’re here to tell you about plastic-free microwave safety! 🍲 We hope to see you at the Annandale Farmers Market on August 6 for more sustainable tips! ⭐️
Join us and Clean Virginia Waterways for the Arlington screening of We’re All Plastic People Now, a film about the plastic pollution crisis. Our Executive Director, Jen Cole, is an expert on plastic pollution and will be speaking on the panel/Q&A after the film! Link to register below ⬇️
Pick a summer activity and follow the line in the photo to get a plastic-free swap! ☀️ More Plastic Free July ideas below!
Today is day one of Plastic Free July! We'll be at the Annandale Farmers Market to talk to you about our favorite reusable swaps and the harms of plastic! ♻️ We'll be keeping the zero-waste energy going into August with dog treat and veggie stock demos to use up your food scraps! See you there! 🥕
Have you heard of EPS? 🥤 It's a type of rigid plastic foam (often referred to as Styrofoam, which is a trademarked name by Dow Chemical Co.) that never biodegrades, despite the fact that it easily breaks into millions of tiny polluting pieces over time. 👎
June 6-14th is Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! 🦀 The Chesapeake Bay is North America’s largest, and the world’s third largest estuary (where salt and fresh water mix). We live in the Bay's watershed, so our local waterways' health connects to the Chesapeake Bay's health.💧
Today is World Ocean Day! 🌊This week is also Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, celebrating the watershed that we live in! 🐟 #WorldOceanDay
Our newest #SustainableSpotlight is Dabble Creative Reuse Center, located in Historic Downtown Manassas! Check out the full article: cleanfairfax.org/2026/05/28/dabble-creative-reuse-center
Here's a look at what Clean Fairfax has been up to this Earth Month+! 🌎 We took team photos, spoke to lots of local groups, attended Earth Month events, and supported community cleanups. 💚
We're so excited to be at the plastic bag free Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park every other Thursday this season! 🍅 We'll be doing demonstrations to show you creative ways to use up your food scraps and minimize waste! 🫙 We hope to see you there! Remember to bring your own bags! 😉
It's International Compost Awareness Week! 🥑🍌🪱 #ICAW2026 #FeedTheSoil #Compost
Happy Earth Day! While every day is Earth Day, we hope you take some time to connect with and appreciate our earth today! 🌎 The work for our planet doesn't end today. It's the perfect day to take an action for our earth. 💚
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Our America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 report is live! Data centers, pollution, logging, and mining – These 10 rivers are at a tipping point, facing an urgent decision in the coming months. 📲 Learn more & support this year's list: mostendangeredrivers.org?utm_campaign...
“There’s a mass concentration of data centers in the Potomac watershed, which are thirsty entities and that sets it apart from any river in the world...The Potomac River system will be highly stressed,” -Pat Calvert, American Rivers www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Potomac River tops list of country’s most endangered rivers
The American Rivers advocacy group says the Potomac River is in jeopardy because of a recent sewage spill and data center water use.
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It's International Dark Sky Week! 🌌 Did you know that you can borrow a Dark Skies Kit from Fairfax County Public Library to measure light pollution levels in your community?
April is Earth Month! 🌎 There are events all around Northern Virginia this spring to celebrate the earth and clean up our community! 🌳 For more info or to find a cleanup near you, head to our Earth Month+ page: cleanfairfax.org/campaigns/earth-month/
Today is International Zero Waste Day! 🙌 The UN's theme for this year is Zero Waste Starts on Your Plate. 🍽️ ❗️ Nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers is wasted each year. What can we do about food waste? 🧵
🌸 Happy Spring Equinox! At Clean Fairfax, every day is Earth Day. 🌎 🌷If you're looking for ways to celebrate and support the earth this spring, head to our website for everything Earth Month and more! 🌳 cleanfairfax.org/campaigns/ea...
Spring is almost here! 🌼 The warmer weather and fresh blooms make spring the perfect time to host a community cleanup with friends, family, neighbors, classmates, or a community group! 🌸 🗑️ You can request free supplies on our website: cleanfairfax.org/programs-events/community-clean-up-program/
Want to buy fresh, local food to support our community's economy and your health? Check out one of these markets with winter hours! Head to our website for more info: cleanfairfax.org/programs-eve... And don't forget to #ReachForReusables and bring your own bag. 😉
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and has predicted six more weeks of winter! ❄️ If we do get more winter weather, be #WinterSaltSmart with these facts and tips.
Some reminders for Winter Salt Week: ❄️ A 12oz mug of salt spread out is enough for ~10 sidewalk squares or a 20 foot driveway. ❄️Salt is not effective at melting ice below 15°. ❄️It's a good idea to sweep up leftover salt to use later and keep it out of our streams!
Snow is coming! ❄️ Here are some #WinterSaltSmart tips to stay safe and protect our streams! Want more info about snow and salt? Check out: www.novaregion.org/1495/Snow-an...
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans or sweater with a hole that needs mending? There are 2 seats left in our Mending class on the 29th! Sign up now; once those spots are gone we won't be adding any more slots. Normally $40- this one evening class is just $20! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Mending Workshop January 2026
Join Clean Fairfax and Trish from Mend a Hand for a cozy evening mending workshop! Bring with you a piece of clothing (like a sweater or a pair of jeans) that has a hole needing mending. Trish will gu...
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This week we’re calling all nature-minded artists in Fairfax County to enter a design contest, + Grocery delivery & plastic bags; a failed plastic factory in PA; dangers of chemicals in hair styling products; and youth speaking truth to power in Wisconsin. cleanfairfax.org/2025/08/27/e...
ENR: Tell USDOT that safe bicycling infrastructure means safer roads for all users. Plus, BuzzBallz and their polluting packaging; the global plastic treaty falls through (thanks, ACC) Lagos targets single-use plastics; + the EPA is hiding risky chemical operations. www.cleanfairfax.org/blog
It’s a good news/bad news week for the Environmental News Roundup: Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses hold their ground; Connecticut sees higher beverage container return rates; another state bans EPS foam; but boy do those plastics continue to wreak havoc around the globe. www.cleanfairfax.org/blog
