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?
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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…For our community, kids, and collective futures, take action today for a sustainable tomorrow. Get started by joining the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge!
Since April 2019, over 770 households have already joined the Challenge. Together, we’ve reduced
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While we stay in place, work from home, and attend school online during COVID-19, houseplant sales are skyrocketing. During our confinement, plants seem to provide some serious “green therapy.” Indoor plants are appealing to the eye and provide some
Read more…In the last month alone, I have encountered five families in our area that have a child who suffers from extremely debilitating anxiety or panic attacks. My bet is that most readers similarly know of children and people suffering from anxiety. To me
Read more…We often think of food scraps, as, well, scraps. We toss them, or hopefully compost, and never think twice about them. The truth is, these scraps are very much valuable; many kinds can be grown into fruits and vegetables once again with the proper ca
Read more…Online shopping has become an increasingly popular option among the tech-savvy and convenience-appreciative. Recently, it has become one of the most preferred methods of shopping considering the circumstances requiring people to work from home and so
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As the coronavirus, wildfires, and dramatic heat waves continue to jeopardize public health, what
Read more…Did you know more than 50% of residential water use is spent outdoors?
And it’s estimated that some homeowners over-irrigate by as much as 60%! Over watering can actually hurt plants and watering the right amount will keep your plants healthy.
