Connecting Community, Economy, and Ecology

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Sustainable 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. Through our work, we’ve come to realize that sustainability is not just an end goal, but also an approach to decision making. Learn more about Sustainable Fairfax >>

Release of "Grassroots Sustainability"
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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.

Click here to preview and purchase Grassroots Sustainability © 2011 from our online publisher, www.lulu.com. Available soon at www.amazon.com. Or Come to the Craft Fair and get a signed copy by the authors for a special Fair price of $20, tax included. LIMITED COPIES are available.

Note: Thirty percent of the proceeds from the book's sale are directed to the grassroots sustainability groups featured in the book.

“A fabulous reference for individuals seeking a roadmap for implementing positive changes in their community. This hands-on, practical guide describes the necessary steps organizations need to take for creating and implementing successful initiatives that support thriving communities. The stories and case studies highlighted in Grassroots Sustainability provide a well-rounded and inspirational framework for volunteers, activists and citizens committed to building a better world. Chipkin and Hartwell-Herrero’s guide serves as a valuable toolkit grounded in their practical experience.” 
                   ~ Andrés R. Edwards, Author of The Sustainability Revolution and Thriving Beyond Sustainability

 

 
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Fairfax Lumber and Hardware
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Since 1912 Fairfax Lumber & Hardware has been providing Marin County with quality buliding materials and help. Today we are 100% employee owned and have become Marin’s leading expert and provider of nature friendly products for its building and improvement needs.

We are also proud to provide Fairfax Green ™ nature friendly products and information to our customers.