Trace - The Zero Waste Store

05/30/2026

We learn something new almost every day. Someone came in yesterday in need of gluten-free shampoo. Well, the beauty of being a small business who knows our vendors is that we were able to get them on the phone quickly and we learned that in fact all of the shampoos we carry are gluten-free. In addition to having fantastic salon results without any of the plastic and chemical nasties, the shampoos are safe for people with all sorts of health issues as well.

Thank you and for answering so quickly and for being so intentional about your products. 🌎💚

05/27/2026

May is month, and so all this week we are serving at Trace!

If you haven’t tried them, it’s like biting into a cloud. We love the packaging, everything comes in craft boxes or plain brown paper that is easily compostable. Thank you, and .entrepreneur for this intentional extra step.

05/25/2026

Not only does he make amazing donuts with earth-friendly packaging, owner Hoang Ton came in to give refilling lotion a try. Thanks, Mike D for delivering him to our door! 🌎💚🍩

05/23/2026

Happy in the rain. It’s really not that bad. Stop in and check out our indoor sidewalk sale - buy 1, get one half price.

No such thing as bad weather, especially when we need the rain so badly! So just wear the right clothes and come on down! ☔️🌎💚

05/21/2026

Thank you, From Here to Home Essentials. It's easy to forget how mindless shopping has become. We're lucky to live where we do. So many of the things we need are here within walking distance, and in shopping small, we can build community, taking care of ourselves and each other.

05/21/2026

It’s time for and we are ready with an indoor “sidewalk sale!” Everything on the table is BOGO 1/2 off. Starting now! Come see the treasures we put together. Treat yourself, and the planet. And maybe a friend or two 😉💚🌎

05/19/2026

First time filler in the house! Councilmember Doug Francis, here’s to you for shopping small and for starting a habit! 🌎💚

05/15/2026

There’s still time for anyone in the county to enter this competition.

Know a young person passionate about creating a sustainable future? Invite them to enter the Sustain Fairfax Earth Month Youth Art Contest!

Young artists can submit original artworks showing what climate friendly actions they complete and the impacts of those actions.

The contest is open to students in grades 4-12 who live and go to school in Fairfax County.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: submissions are due by May 29, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Winners of the contest will receive a $25 gift card and will have their artwork used by OEEC in future marketing and promotional materials.

Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/2026-youth-art-contest for information on rules and terms and conditions.