Farmers markets are going plastic free this July in support of Plastic Free July, a global movement that is fighting for a solution to harmful plastic pollution. Plastic Free July will run from July 3 to July 28. The movement has already influenced more than 100 million participants in 190 countries, and the Park Authority is looking to add to those numbers through its farmers markets all month long!

Throughout Plastic Free July, there will be fun activities, great reusable giveaways, and a variety of environmental partners demonstrating how easy it is to go plastic bag-free at the farmers markets. In addition, the Park Authority has provided shopping baskets to produce vendors and compostable bags to all market vendors and will be giving away 5,000 washable produce bags and 2,500 reusable shopping bags during Plastic Free July. You can also make a difference by bringing your own reusable bags to the market and refusing to use plastic this July.

From the woods to the water, plastic is extremely damaging to all environments and the life that grows there. The reduction of plastic waste helps keep our communities clean and healthy. Join the Park Authority in its efforts to reduce plastic use and feel free to introduce some anti-plastic practices into your own lifestyle this month that keep our community clean and plastic-free.

Learn more about Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July at the Farmers Markets is provided in partnership with Clean Fairfax, 350 Fairfax and Trace – The Zero Waste Store.