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What's To Eat? Winter Foods in Season

There may be snow cover in other parts of the country but here in the Bay Area winter crops are still producing, and you can find lots of great fruit and veggies at farmers’ markets without too much trouble.  For a list of farmers' markets in Contr

Be Friendly to Bees!

In recent years, the news about bees has been grim. “Colony Collapse Disorder” and bee “die-offs”, etc.is alarming to hear, and rightfully so, especially considering bees are key to growing much of the foods we eat. There are a variety of factors tha

Organics and Special Events diversion project needs dedicated person to implement

CITY OF ANTIOCH

Community Development Department
invites applications for the position of:

Part-Time Temporary Recycling Assistant  
  SALARY:                             $16.50-20.06 Hourly

HOURS:                              10-20 hours per week

CLO

Look Who's Taking Action: County Styrofoam Ban

Single use Styrofoam (Polystyrene) containers are a large contributor to the growing hole in the ozone layer. Harmful, potentially carcinogenic chemicals have been identified in Styrofoam that can leach into food stored in Styrofoam containers. Styro

Action of the Month: Be Idle-Free!

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

Accountant - VOLUNTEER

Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.  We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organiz

Action of the Month: Reduce Your "Foodprint" -- Eat Less Red Meat

There are so many great reasons to reduce your intake of red meat. Heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer are often linked to a high meat diet. Some people boycott meat because of ethical considerations over animal treatment, p

Like a Good Neighbor: Companion Planting

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

Recycling Coordinator - PAID

Republic Services is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through our subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations, and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make pro

To Bee or Not To Bee

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

Reducing Your Pet's Carbon Paw Print

                                                                                                              During the Stay in Place, pet adoptions (mostly virtual) have reached an all-time high, bringing much relief to overcrowded shelters. By tak

Virtual Event Facilitator – Part-Time, On-Call - PAID

Job Description

The bilingual (Spanish/English) Virtual Event Facilitator (VEF) works with SCOCO and partner organizations to plan and implement virtual, online meetings for groups that may include Contra Costa youth and adults, members of the busin

September Action of the Month: Eat Lower Down the Carbon Chain

If you're looking for some meal inspiration, why not try some plant-rich recipes? Cattle and sheep release a very powerful greenhouse gas called Methane as part of their digestive process. Reducing meals with beef or lamb just once per week for a fam

Cooking-In-Place? Remember To Reduce Waste!

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

Action of the Month: Choose Low-Impact Meat

We've advocated on many occasions for reducing the amount of meat in our diets, especially red meat, which generally has the highest carbon footprint of available meat products. But if you are not a committed vegan or vegetarian, you may be working o

Leaf the Pollution and Noise Behind

The New Year is a time when many of us make resolutions to improve our health and well-being. We make choices everyday about the foods we eat and the products we purchase that can contribute to our health (and the health of our planet) in a positive

A Grateful AND Low-Impact Thanksgiving

Meat has a very high carbon footprint, so an easy way to make your Thanksgiving meal more sustainable is to go lighter on the meat, heavier on the veggies! Luckily this time of year the farmers markets are bursting with yummy seasonal produce that le

Farm Manager in Pittsburg - PAID

Mission
Healthy Hearts Institute’s (HHI) mission is to empower individual and community
transformation through Health and Wellness.

Description
HHI has entered a lease agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa (HACCC) to develop

Recycling Coordinators - Paid, Full-Time

Republic Services is hiring 2 Recycling Coordinators for Central Contra Costa:

https://republicservices.jobs/ShowJob/Id/484481/Recycling-Coordinator/