Welcome to the Sustainable Contra Costa Network
Help Shape Our Neighborhood Trees
Hot sidewalks? Bare bus stops? Missing shade in parks?
Contra Costa County is creating a Neighborhood Tree Plan to plant, care for, and protect trees where they’re needed most. Take this short Community Survey to share your ideas and help make our neighborhoods cooler, healthier, and more welcoming for generations to come. No experience needed; your voice matters!
Are Electric Vehicles still the choice of future transportation?
Globally, governments are mandating more strict carbon-neutral policies to reduce greenhouse gases and address worsening climate issues. To meet these increasing requirements, most vehicle manufacturers have announced that they will produce…
Read more…How Sweet It Is: Natural Sweeteners That Are More Sustainable Than Sugar
Comparing the environmental impact of sugar with various alternative sweeteners is easier said than done. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, it’s nearly impossible to define the most sustainable sweetener…
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