EDUCATION - ACTIVISM - CONSERVATION

seed_swap_2007.jpgSustainable Fairfax is one of the first groups in Marin to pioneer sustainability, with a legacy of educating the town council, supporting the community, providing services to the town, and conducting educational events since 1999. We believe sustainability is not just an end goal, but is a guiding principle for decision making and everyday living.  Learn more about Sustainable Fairfax >>
Clothing Swap!
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Sunday, May 20th -  3pm to 5pm

Sustainable Fairfax Backyard
141 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax

Recharge your wardrobe and support Zero Waste by consuming less and reusing clothes from the other stylish members of your community. Bring nice clothes you are ready to part with and find some new gems. Women's and children's clothes and accessories welcome.

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Sign up for Deep Green and Vote for Sustainable Fairfax!

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Sign up for Marin Clean Energy's Deep Green plan and
WRITE IN Sustainable Fairfax for a contest to win $1,000!  
 
Deep Green allows you to power your home or business with 100% renewable energy, paying only a penny more per kilowatt-hour to help combat Climate Change.  When Marin Clean Energy reaches 1,000 Deep Green customers, they will donate a $1,000 prize to the nonprofit with the most votes.

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Light Pollution: Causes, Effects and Solutions

drake.pngBy Sophia Lahey

Sir Francis Drake High School

The main type of pollution people usually think of when they see the word “pollution” might be air pollution caused by cars and factories, or maybe big oil spills threatening the Gulf Coast. There’s another type of pollution that negatively effects the environment not quite as obvious as cars and factories belching smoke. If you live in an urban or suburban area all you have to do to see this type of pollution is go outside at night and look up at the sky. The glow you see blocking the stars is called light pollution.

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Just Say No to Paper and Plastic
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San Anselmo-Fairfax PATCH, January 27, 2012

By Jennifer Hammond, Communications Chair, Sustainable Fairfax

It’s time to stock up on reusable bags for your backpacks, purses and car trunks.  The movement to eliminate single-use bags from stores is gaining momentum.

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Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
San Anselmo-Fairfax PATCH, January 4, 2012

By Merrell Maschino, Secretary, Sustainable Fairfax

Bringing sustainability into your day-to-day routine can seem challenging. To help you out, we've pulled together 12 resolutions to make it easy for you get on the path to a healthier, more sustainable 2012. Through the year, we'll be exploring each topic to give you more information about bringing these practices into your daily routine!

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Sustainable Fairfax Moves Forward with a New Board

San Anselmo-Fairfax PATCH, December 7, 2011

By Jennifer Hammond, Communications Chair, Sustainable Fairfax

Sustainable Fairfax is honored for what is has accomplished as it moves forward to 2012 with a new board of directors and exciting plans for the future.
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In our green building education projects, we work with building owners, architects, engineers, government officials and marketing professionals to develop engaging and informative exhibits about LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) and green building materials.