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
Read more…We often think of food scraps, as, well, scraps. We toss them, or hopefully compost, and never think twice about them. The truth is, these scraps are very much valuable; many kinds can be grown into fruits and vegetables once again with the proper ca
Read more…In a natural ecosystem, plants will grow near or next to each other because they are compatible. Plants co-exist in harmony by attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, repelling harmful pests and toxins, giving shelter and shade, or maybe even
Read more…Bees are fascinating creatures. Even if you’re not a fan of honey, you can appreciate the bee’s complex social structure, physiology, and behavior. Did you know that venom from bee stings might have some benefits -- like reducing rheumatoid arthritis
Read more…While Valentine’s Day is often centered around buying bouquets of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and teddy bears for your significant other or loved ones, it’s important to remember to treat yourself as well. Often caught up in the chaos of
Read more…We know well before February that Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our local grocery stores begin to look very cute, very sweet, and very pink. Aisles are filled with chocolates, stuffed teddy bears, and lastly, roses. The full package.
The ever-present qu
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