SCOCO Insights Newsletter (399)
Sustainability News We Can Celebrate!
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It’s been a rough time for our country and for the environment, but positive things are happening too. As the young activist Greta Thunberg reminds us, small actions from many like-minded people cause big changes t
Read more…From the Mountains to the Sea
Two recent headlines show how bad plastic pollution has become. Treehugger, whose motto is “Sustainability for All” published in its November 23, 2020 e-newsletter a story, “Microplastics Found Near the Top of Mount Everest”. Another article in
Read more…Turn Autumn Leaves into Rich Garden Soil!
Home Cooking
Home Cooking
While spending a lot of time at home during the pandemic many of us are thinking about the energy use, comfort, and health of our homes. Some of us are working at home and have children in school at the kitchen table. And the holidays are
Read more…Top 10 Things to Know About Voting This Election
- The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, October 19. Register here or check your voter registration statu
Filtering Out Bad Air Days
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As the coronavirus, wildfires, and dramatic heat waves continue to jeopardize public health, what
Read more…Take action for a resilient future. Take part in the Fall/Winter Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge.
Take the Pledge for Cleaner Air!
Update your home and save water and energy!
We did it! The Spring/Summer Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge was a success.
Environmental Activities for Kids
The school year may look quite different this year, but kids can still have fun learning about our environment this fall! Here are some neat ideas to engage your little ones:
Virtual Regional Park Tours & Ranger Videos for Kids
Learn about the natural
Clean and Green: Sustainable Hygiene!
As we continue to attend school or work from home, many of us are nesting in place and going on house and yard improvement jags that include more earth-friendly actions (especially during the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge!). But what about eco-frien
Read more…Leave No Trace (and Leave Some Space)!
There's Still Time to Take Part in the Cleaner Contra Costa Spring/Summer Challenge!
Garage Clean-Out: What do to with Old Paint, Batteries & More
Did you clean out your closets or garage while spending more time at home the past few months? If so, you likely have a pile of "stuff" to get rid of - but before you chuck it in the trash, remember...
For health, safety and environmental reasons it
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