Thanksgiving during a pandemic is probably not what any of us had in mind, but since many of us are staying at home and possibly keeping gatherings small, here are a few ideas to simplify the holiday while keeping it special.
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…Did you know that turning off your air conditioning when it is not in use can save you $130 annually? The best part? It's free to implement these tips in your routine!
This month, Sustainable Leaders in Action is focusing on Stay Cool as our August
Read more…Contra Costa County’s Sustainability Commission has drafted a Climate Emergency Resolution (CER). If adopted by the Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa will join more than 1,000 local governments around the world declaring a climate emergency. Jurisdi
Read 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
Read more…Microplastics in Our Bodies?
The world produces about 400 million metric tons of plastic a year, the equivalent of 882 billion pounds, and 80 percent ends up deposited in landfills and other parts of the environment. Two recent but small studies now s
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…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…I'm starting this discussion so we can share ideas about low impact holiday celebrations. This webpage has some great tips. I love the subheading: "How to be carbon conscious without being a party pooper."
What are your favorite ideas?
Read more…Photo by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash.com
Before you tuck into that heart-shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day and get those endorphins flowing, you m
Read more…The SCOCO team is in the midst of planning a whole new year’s worth of sustainable workshops. These are not 100% confirmed so you’ll need to check the website again soon (look under Events), but we couldn’t resist giving you a preview of what’s to co
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
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…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…