The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge Fall Campaign is here! Create your Challenge account, then commit to as many actions as possible to earn points for a chance to win prizes and be recognized for your efforts. The Challenge started September 23, 201
Read more…Fall is in full swing, and Halloween night approaches. Tricks and treats, costumes and candy, we’re all here for it. But why not celebrate with a spooky and sustainable attitude?
Halloween This Year, and Next
Halloween, don’t forget, is an annual thi
Read more…The holidays are a great time to entertain friends and family at home. There’s nothing like fancy cocktails, extra special treats, and beautiful decorations in your own digs to celebrate the season. But excess bounty often creates an unprecedented am
Read more…One of the best parts of any social gathering; whether it’s a casual family get together, a business conference, or a sporting event, are the food and drinks that are served. This year’s Sustainability Awards Gala is sure to please your palate. Our f
Read more…Summer is transitioning into fall, and thanks to our temperate climate, herbs in your garden may still be going (and growing) strong. This is an excellent time of year to deepen your scope of knowledge, whether you are a novice on herbs and just gett
Read more…Packing healthy, nutritious lunches for kids has always been a no-brainer. Rarely, however, do we consider packing eco-friendly lunches as well. Sure, a sandwich with some carrot sticks will fill their stomachs the wholesome way. And they can finish
Students all across the US are getting ready to go back to school. While it seems like there is an endless list of things to do to get ready for the new school term, there is one thing you may not have considered: how your school transportation affec
After many parents and community members contacted the Mt. Diablo Unified School District about their concerns regarding glyphosate-containing pesticides (the active ingredient in Roundup) being used on school premises, the school board voted unanimo
Where can you turn when you want an easy, natural way to produce the perfect plant food and soil amendment? Not an expensive nursery, not a months-long class in soil building, not a complicated five-foot high backyard compost pile. Just the age-old,
Read more…You may have recently received a letter from your garbage and recycling hauler telling you that monthly rates will be going up…again. Many people just don’t understand why these costs keep increasing every year.
You may think that there is a straigh
Read more…So you've switched over to eating more natural foods, using natural household cleaning supplies, and applying natural fertilizers in your garden. What's next? How about choosing clothing made from natural fibers!
Synthetic fibres have been infiltratin
Read more…Choosing to eat more natural foods is not only better for your body but for the environment as well!
The definition of "Natural Food" can be debated, but it typically means it does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives, and has been mini
Read more…Health-conscious individuals are always on the lookout for non-pharmaceutical alternatives to heal what ails them. There are countless dietary supplements on the market such as turmeric, bone broth, and probiotics, but one remedy that’s really in the
Read more…You may have heard in the news about the tricky state of recycling in the US. For decades, most of the US’s (and various other Countries’) recyclables such as plastics and mixed paper were sent to China to be recycled and manufactured into new produc
Spring is here, and it's time for some deep cleaning-- but it's not just our homes that deserve attention! This month, take the next step towards greater sustainability and better health by cleaning and greening your personal care routine. There are
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As we go into high gear with spring cleaning, it’s good to take stock of the products we use and determine if they could be endangering our bodies or the environment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, air inside homes can
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