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Food Waste Campaign

Advocacy Committee’s Food Waste Campaign

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Join us to Connect and Learn at Our Zoom Happy Hour on May 12

May 1, 2026 by EcoActionArlington

Whether you're a current volunteer, haven't connected in a while, or are interested in learning how to volunteer join us for a fun Zoom Happy Hour with trivia games and a chance to learn about volunteer Opportunities RSVP required.

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Food Labeling Decoded

January 24, 2025 by The Advocacy Committee

written by: Jackie Rivas When you buy dairy, poultry or meat products, you will see a date on the label and next to the date you will see terms such …

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Leftovers and more

December 19, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

written by: Kai Robertson So far, we’ve covered the importance of food waste, tips for when you hit the grocery store, and how to best use your fridge to give …

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October 2024 EcoAdvocate

November 14, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

Speaking up as Arlington County plans its future in big and small ways is important to make sure that all possible opportunities to address the climate and other environmental crises …

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Properly Storing Food to Avoid Food Waste

October 30, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

written by : Molly Bolan We have covered the importance of food waste and some tips for when you hit the grocery store. But once you’ve purchased your food, it’s …

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EcoAdvocate September 2024: Candidates Questionnaire

October 2, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

The EcoAdvocate SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER   Addressing the climate and other environmental crises requires urgent and  transformational changes at the global, national, state and local levels. With time running out …

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SHOPPING TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE

September 27, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

It’s a common enough experience: You come home from the farmer's market with a dozen eggs only to realize there’s already a hardly-touched carton in the fridge. Or after a fun week of dining out with friends, all the produce you bought last week is – rather un-appetizingly wilting away. Or you’re standing in the produce aisle thinking, I can definitely eat this whole bundle of kale on my own this week, forgetting that you were sick of kale within three hours the last time you bought it. 

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Food Waste: Why it Matters

August 29, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

According to EPA (and many other sources), approximately one-third of food produced in the United States is not eaten. Americans on average waste about 1 pound of food daily. Food …

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Eat For The Environment

July 30, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

EcoAction Arlington is honored to be paired with bartaco’s fourth #givingtaco — the chicken karaage taco! From July 24 – September 3rd, $1 from each chicken karaage #givingtaco sold will be donated …

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What You Can Do: A Climate-Friendly and Healthy Diet

March 26, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

Most of us are aware that shifting to a vegan or vegetarian diet can have a big impact in reducing our individual carbon footprint. For social, cultural, and emotional reasons, …

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Just Say No: Reducing Plastic in Takeout Orders

February 21, 2021 by The Advocacy Committee

In the past year, many people have been ordering takeout as a result of pandemic-related restrictions on indoor dining. While this reduces the stress of cooking every meal at home …

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Upcoming Events

Nov 12
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Climate Commons: E-waste Warriors 11-12-2026

Dec 6
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Feb 11
Featured 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Rooted in Our Community Luncheon

Apr 29
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

2027 EcoExtravaganza

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