Halloween is one of the spookiest times of the year for the environment. Mass-produced fast fashion composed of cheap, one-use polyester costumes; plastic candy wrappers and packaging; throwaway porch and party decorations; and pumpkins left to rot
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As summer vacation slips away, the excitement of a new school year kicks in. Whether you're a student, a parent, or not in school anymore, this time of year offers a great chance to make a positive impact on both our personal li
Read more…Some days are just too hot to think, too hot to move, and certainly too hot to cook. For those sticky, sweaty, sweltering days, make one of these no-cook summer dishes.
Not only will you be keeping the temperature down in your home as you make your
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Hay tantas maneras en que las personas pueden ahorrar dinero con mejoras de eficiencia energética en el hogar al tiempo que mejoran la calidad del aire interior y reducen las facturas de servicios pú
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As global temperatures continue to rise, we are experiencing soaring heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures across the globe. Following June’s mild temperatures in the Bay Area, July turned up the heat, and ho
Read more…On Saturday, June 10, Sustainable Contra Costa hosted our Greywater “Laundry-to-Landscape” workshop at a home in Antioch, CA in partnership with Contra Costa Water District and the City of Pittsburg. Participants learned how to install a greywater sy
Have you taken steps to drought-proof your home this year? Participants in our Lawn-to-Garden workshop hosted on June 3 have taken their first steps in an important process- shifting lawns to water-wise landscapes! Photos from our workshop on Jun 3,
Read more…This Plastic Free July, join millions of people reducing their plastic waste! This is a global movement that has inspired 100+ million participants in 190 countries. Your small changes will collectively make a massive difference to our communities. Y
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There are so many ways for people to save money through home energy efficiency improvements while improving indoor air quality and reducing utility bills at the same time. It's a win-win situation!
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Read more…Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organizat
Read more…Are you a homeowner looking to improve your home's energy efficiency and save money on utility bills? The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) offers a range of services and incentives to help you achieve just that.
The BayREN Home+ program of
Read more…Regardless of the season or amount of time spent at the beach, on the slopes, or retrieving the daily newspaper, our skin accumulates a lifetime of effects from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreen helps protect skin and prevent sunburn, the ap
With the California summer dry season approaching, ensuring your landscaping is both fire wise and drought tolerant is a top priority. Here are some helpful tips and resources for reducing outdoor fire hazards and choosing fire-resistant plants th
Greenwashing” is when organizations advertise their products as being more environmentally friendly than they actually are. Some companies use misleading or outright false statements in their marketing to give consumers the impression that their prod
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In celebration of World Bee Day (May 20) here are some fun facts about bees and bee products, easy and tasty recipes using honey, and how to safely coexist with bees.
Bee Facts
Much has been written about the wonders and b
Read more…Are you a homeowner looking to improve your home's energy efficiency and save money on utility bills? The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) offers a range of services and incentives to help you achieve just that.
BayREN's Home+ program provid
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Washing your hair and body can be a quick and functional endeavor or a luxurious, spa-like experience. To make sure bathing is as sustainable as possible, consider how you bathe, how long you bathe, how much water you use, how much energy you use to
Water is Valuable
This winter’s rain and snow have boosted California’s water supply, at least for now. But given our state’s history of volatile weather patterns, fluctuating from heavy rains to severe drought, water resilience and sustainability is
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