The exploitation of our planet’s natural resources has always been closely linked to the exploitation of people of color. Climate change disproportionately affects Black and other marginalized communities in this country. We cannot have environmental
Read more…July marks the official start of summer. From social-distancing parties to barbeques to beach trips, all activities have officially been moved outdoors. Exciting as this all is, the importance of sustainability may be lost from our sight. Resultedly,
Read more…While we stay in place, work from home, and attend school online during COVID-19, houseplant sales are skyrocketing. During our confinement, plants seem to provide some serious “green therapy.” Indoor plants are appealing to the eye and provide some
Read more…Did you know more than 50% of residential water use is spent outdoors?
And it’s estimated that some homeowners over-irrigate by as much as 60%! Over watering can actually hurt plants and watering the right amount will keep your plants healthy.
Online shopping has become an increasingly popular option among the tech-savvy and convenience-appreciative. Recently, it has become one of the most preferred methods of shopping considering the circumstances requiring people to work from home and so
Read more…During the Stay in Place, pet adoptions (mostly virtual) have reached an all-time high, bringing much relief to overcrowded shelters. By tak
Read more…We are excited to announce our Cleaner Contra Costa Spring/Summer Challenge! Complete as many actions as possible to earn points for a chance to win prizes and be recognized for your efforts. The Challenge starts today and goes until August 31, 2020!
Read more…As the COVID-19 pandemic took full force, the world seemed to shut down. With additional stay-in-shelter regulations and social distancing in place, human activity has been reduced to a minimum. Places such as essential stores, grocery markets, and p
Read more…One of our favorite sustainable and fun suggestions to keep your family busy while cooped up at home is to start your own VICTORY GARDEN!
While growing your own food from scratch can be extremely rewarding, another benefit is reducing carbon emissions
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Since sheltering in place we’ve noticed the skies are clearer, the air is fresher, and nature is flou
Read more…Hello Family and Friends
As you know I work with the underserved families in the Monument Corridor and Bay Point communities. These families have been hit hard by this crisis. Most of the parents are restaurant workers, housekeepers, gardeners and lo
Read more…There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous difficulty for every area of our society. We hope that you are taking care of your health, your family and loved ones, and asking for help when you need it. But we have also notic
Read more…During these strange and uncertain times, staying eco-friendly might be the last thing on your mind. Our first priority is to stay healthy and safe, and part of doing so is making sure your home environment is kept clean and disinfected. That being s
When discussing sustainability, we often focus on the environment or renewable sources of energy. In the process, however, textile waste and the effort to minimize it is forgotten. Textile waste is made primarily of discarded clothing as well as othe
Read more…Herb lovers around the world appreciate the medicinal and culinary uses of many herbs. In California, we lean towards growing native, drought-tolerant varieties. We may also look for pollinator friendly plants that host beneficial insects while deter
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