About two-thirds of the greenhouse gases emitted in the United States come from transportation and buildings, with the rest coming from industry and agriculture. The largest single use of energy by industry comes from the production of concrete.
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The start of a new school year is a great time to upgrade to zero waste school lunches that are healthy for your students and the planet. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
On September 22nd, our community will come together for the 13th Annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards Celebration to celebrate and honor those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa communities healthy, bea
Read more…On Wednesday, September 22nd, our community will come together for the 13th Annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards Celebration to celebrate and honor those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to living sustainably. Congratulatio
Read more…Individual actions can add up--from reducing waste and using water and energy efficiently--we can reduce our emissions and save money. We can also vote with our money each day by purchasing from companies that consider the environment in everything t
Read more…What are ticks?
Ticks are small arachnids (related to spiders) that attach themselves to animals or humans and inject a toxin that may cause Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that may cause short-term symptoms or severe, long-lasting complications.
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Read more…Sustainable living is not just about living with a smaller planetary footprint. It's about a way of life that is grounded, physically, emotionally, and in our positive attitude towards each other and our beautiful and precious planet. Demanding jobs
Read more…Dogs add a lot to our lives as companions, guards, playmates, and helpers in our fight against Global Climate Change!
Professor Temple Grandin says that dogs are genetic wolves that have co-evolved with humans for 100,000 years, maybe more. Hence dogs
Read more…Nothing quite says summer like a bug bite- especially one you don’t notice until the next day. Whether you prefer traditional insect repellent methods or natural, DIY ones, SCOCO has you covered this summer. However, one tried and true tip for repell
A few things about cow’s milk:
It’s summertime, and living is easy. Well, not so much. Due to Global Climate Change, it’s getting hotter all over and the number and intensity of forest fires is increasing, especially in Western states like California. Utilities are having a hard t
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch might as well be considered another Wonder of the World , what with its 1.6 million square kilometers of trash--twice the size of the state of Texas--swirling in the ocean with no signs of becoming any smaller. 1.8 tri
Refrigerants play a vital role in our lives. They keep us cool, prevent food from spoiling, maintain the potency of vaccines and insulin, and so much more. Unfortunately, refrigerators and air conditioners use a lot of energy and contain harmful chem
Read more…Have you heard about “used” water? With drought looming this summer, this is something you should know. Let's begin with recycled water, sometimes called reclaimed or non-potable water, which has been treated to make it suitable for landscaping and g
Spring is in the air! What better way to enjoy the warmer weather than to stroll through your local farmers' market? This month, we're especially excited about cherries, peas and asparagus in season. Here are 4 reasons we love our farmers' markets:
Coyotes are native to California and found in habitats throughout the state all year long. These omnivores feed on a varied diet that includes fruits, berries, insects, mice, voles, birds, amphibians, reptiles, young deer, and even domestic livestock
Scientists measure the effect of carbon emissions by their global warming potential (GWP), which is based on the amount of heat the gas can absorb in the atmosphere. In a sense, the higher the GWP, the higher the “R-value” of the atmosphere. In a bui
