Check out this Pacific Sun article on our former Executive Director and current Fairfax Mayor Pam Hartwell-Herrero:

http://www.pacificsun.com/story.php?story_id=5541 

Streets for People was a huge success. The Marin IJ reported that over 1,0000 attended.  Many people connected with friends that had not seen for a long time.  Local shops reported increased sales.  Everyone went home with smiles on their faces. Thanks to our own Renee Goddard and the entire Streets for People team for bringing this event to our town.

San Anselmo-Fairfax PATCH, August 23, 2012

If you spend time in Fairfax, you’ve heard of our shiny, golden-colored tokens that are worth $3 at many local businesses. Launched in 2011, the goals of the FairBuck project are to strengthen and increase awareness of our local economy, and to fund worthwhile community projects. A short year after launch, the FairBuck is paying back our starter loans and is also able to provide grants for local projects.

When: Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm

Where: San Rafael Community Center, 618 'B' Street in downtown San Rafael

Despite polls that indicate Americans overwhelmingly want GMO foods labeled, the USDA continues to allow their production and sale without labeling or adequate testing. On November 6th, 2012, Californians will have the chance to vote YES, on CA Proposition 37 'Our Right to Know-Label GMO's'.

Come find out what is happening with GMOs and why we should be concerned!  An outstanding panel of experts on GMO technologies will discuss how recombinant DNA are affecting our health & environment, and what we can do politically. 

$10-$20 Donation at the door.  

Help Sustainable Fairfax at our Zero Waste station - learn about and educate others about Zero Waste! 

Volunteers are also needed in the Pavillion, Music, Sets, Stages, Ball Field set-up, Signs, Logistics,  Movie Night, and Ecofest Exhibits.

Go to www.eventsvolunteer.com to sign up, or email Jen Jones at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.

As part of the new Agreement with Marin Sanitary Service approved by the Town Council in December 2011, free compost is to be delivered to the Town several times a year.

The compost will be delivered near the lower Fairfax Pavilion parking lot, next to the fence to the baseball diamond.

Saturday, April 28, 6pm - Midnight 

Cost: $20 and up donation requested. 21 and over only. Carpooling encouraged! 

Dancing & delicious organic snacks included!  

Enough signatures have been collected to put the GMO Labeling initiative on the California Ballot. Help continue keeping the movement strong and have some fun!    

By 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.

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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Grassroots Sustainability 

A Guide to Organizing a Thriving Community

by Lisa Chipkin and Pam Hartwell-Herrero

Grassroots Sustainability was inspired by the real-life efforts of a handful of grassroots groups in Marin County, California that successfully brought sustainability policy and education to their communities. This guidebook documents their best practices and shares important lessons learned along the way. It is intended to empower individuals and grassroots groups near and far to facilitate meaningful change in their communities from the ground up, without having to reinvent the wheel.

Sustainable Fairfax received a great honor at its 12th Anniversary Party in October. LaMonte Bishop presented us with a Certificate of Recognition from State Senator Mark Leno.  The proclamation is a wonderful validation of our efforts in the community. 

The FairBuck Project began in the beginning of 2011 as a collaborative effort by Sustainable Fairfax, Town of Fairfax and Fairfax Chamber of Commerce to launch and utilize a 3 dollar trade token to promote a more vibrant local economy. In June of 2011 we minted 5,000 tokens and had a very successful launch during the Fairfax Festival. With over  30 businesses participating; we were able to get almost 4,000 tokens int circulation in one week, mostly through exchanges with individuals.