Kimberly Lam
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Water-Wise Wednesdays at the Ruth Bancroft Garden

Are you interested in creating a beautiful and drought tolerant garden but don't know where to start? Check out "Water-Wise Wednesdays", the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Ruth Bancroft Garden…Continue

Started Jul 2

Look Who's Taking Action: First Generation Farmers!

Did you know roughly…Continue

Tags: training, brentwood, farming, agriculture

Started May 30

Look Who's Taking Action: Niko's Eagle Scout Permaculture Project!

Life Scout Adds Permaculture to Pleasant Hill Middle School GardenBy Nikolo Vo When I was a student at the Conserve School in Wisconsin last year, I first learned about permaculture from a…Continue

Tags: school, permaculture

Started Apr 29

Look Who's Taking Action: Environmental Justice Orgs!

If you typically don't have…Continue

Tags: pollution, security, food, justice, environmental

Started Apr 4

 

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Water-Wise Wednesdays at the Ruth Bancroft Garden

Are you interested in creating a beautiful and drought tolerant garden but don't know where to start? Check out "Water-Wise Wednesdays", the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek!This free series features something for everyone: beginner and expert gardeners, children and families.Upcoming…See More
Jul 2
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Look Who's Taking Action: First Generation Farmers!

Did you know roughly half of US Farmland will be changing ownership due to retirement of a whole generation of farmers over the next two decades?First Generation Farmers (501c3 non-profit) runs a three-year program that offers land access, provides in-depth training in crop production, provides education on marketing and…See More
May 30
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Look Who's Taking Action: Niko's Eagle Scout Permaculture Project!

Life Scout Adds Permaculture to Pleasant Hill Middle School GardenBy Nikolo Vo When I was a student at the Conserve School in Wisconsin last year, I first learned about permaculture from a presentation made by Bill Wilson, a founder of the Midwest Permaculture Association. The ideas he detailed really caught my imagination, as it showed a way that we could use nature’s natural processes to sustain human goals. I had originally wanted to do a project with these systems in my own backyard, but…See More
Apr 29
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Apr 4
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Action of the Month: Replant it Right!

Spring is on the horizon! Was this winter particularly ravaging on your landscaping? Did you add "replace dead plants or grass" to your to-do list?As you're considering plant and landscaping options to revive your yard this spring, make smart choices! Native and drought-tolerant plants are adapted to our climate and more…See More
Jan 27
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Alison Clary replied to Kimberly Lam's discussion New Year's Resolution: Healthy Planet, Healthy Body - No Palm Oil!
"Excellent article, Kimberly. I find palm oil in tons of ingredient lists and will be more aware of what I buy from now on!"
Jan 19
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New Year's Resolution: Healthy Planet, Healthy Body - No Palm Oil!

Palm oil is an ingredient found in about half of all packaged products sold in a supermarket - everything from crackers and ice cream, to cosmetics and detergent. Here's a New Year's Resolution that not only helps the environment and protects animals, but is HEALTHY for you too! Avoid purchasing products that contain palm oil. Here's why:Palm oil has become one of the world's leading causes of rainforest destruction, hurting some of the most diverse ecosystems (and driving iconic wildlife…See More
Jan 2
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Look Who's Taking Action: California Bans Disposable Plastic Bags!

The election last month left many of us with heavy hearts and discouraged spirits, especially with regard to environmental protection and sustainability. However, now more than ever we are committed to making sure we do everything we can on a local level to fight for a cleaner, healthier environment.This past election,…See More
Nov 29, 2016
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Food Too Good To Waste: Re-purpose, Share or Donate!

You may have had grand plans for those fruits and veggies you carefully selected at the store - but now they're looking a little less perky. Wasting food also wastes the water and energy involved in growing, transporting and packaging them for us to eat or not). Here are some things you can do to reduce food waste and help feed others: …See More
Oct 31, 2016
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Sep 3, 2016
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Flying this Summer? Try Carbon Offsetting!

Do your summer plans include flying somewhere? Air travel emits as much carbon as 136 million cars a year. That's a lot of greenhouse gases!Carbon offsetting is becoming increasingly popular as a way to counterbalance your pollution. The basic idea is that you figure out your personal contribution level to global warming from…See More
May 25, 2016
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Apr 30, 2016
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Look Who's Taking Action: Alliance for Climate Education (ACE)

How do you teach over 38,000 high school students to care about climate change? You combine airtight science with pop-culture entertainment to teach young people how to make immediate, powerful change!The non-profit Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) has been educating high school students in Contra Costa County since 2009, with exciting assemblies at nearly 40 schools in the county, including Richmond High, Mt. Diablo High, Freedom High,…See More
Apr 4, 2016
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Feb 26, 2016
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Action of the Month: Get Your Fruit Trees in Shape

Action of the Month: Get Your Fruit Trees in ShapeNow is the time to take care of your existing fruit trees and plant new ones, for a bountiful summer harvest.When you grow your own fruit, you know exactly what chemicals are (or are not!) being applied, you are adding diversity and habitat to your garden, and can enjoy fresh fruit that has not traveled hundreds of miles.There are a number of resources that can help with your fruit tree endeavors::Read…See More
Feb 1, 2016
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Look Who's Taking Action: Plastic-Free Movements!

"I've been using reusable shopping bags for years, but I was still taking home small plastic produce bags and using straws when I order a fountain drink and getting stuck with plastic flatware when attending events. These would go straight into my trash can and out to the landfill - what a waste!" says Katrina, a SCOCO board…See More
Jan 5, 2016
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Kimberly Lam's Blog

Environmental Justice in Contra Costa?

Did you know that the poor and people of color are more likely to live in the most polluted neighborhoods? Poor communities are routinely targeted to host toxic and hazardous facilities and industries that are dangerous to public health and the environment. 

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Posted on February 11, 2015 at 6:00pm

Over 2,200 pounds of School Supplies Donated for Reuse in Contra Costa

When the bell rings on the last day of school, the last thing students are thinking about is what to do with their used school supplies. This year, six schools in Contra Costa County have participated in an end-of-school-year program to collect and divert those school supplies from the landfill.…

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Posted on August 31, 2014 at 10:52am

Ride-sharing with 3 strangers for 7 hours - and it was great!

Yes that is correct, I rode in a car with 3 "strangers" from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, and it was a fantastic, cheap and convenient way to get to my destination!

 

Before you dismiss me as crazy, read on to learn about my experience - maybe you'll be inspired to try ride-sharing (whether for commuting to work, or for longer trips similar to mine):

 

A few months ago, I decided to visit some friends in Los Angeles for a few days.

 

I didn't want to…

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Posted on March 25, 2014 at 11:00am

What'cha Gonna do with all that Junk? (Spring Cleaning edition)

Spring is right around the corner (although it may be hard to tell with the wacky weather we're having)!
 
Spring Cleaning is a great opportunity to throw open the windows, let some fresh air in, and make our homes clean, happy and efficient spaces.
 
But what do you do with the pile of stuff you've decided you no longer need? Here are seven things to do with all that junk instead of sending it…
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Posted on March 3, 2014 at 12:30am

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