Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) invites passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer to help us further our mission. Learn about sustainability principles and practices while building up your resume, collaborating with a fabulous team, making v
Read more…Choosing to eat more natural foods is not only better for your body but for the environment as well!
The definition of "Natural Food" can be debated, but it typically means it does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives, and has been mini
Read more…Several years ago, when we first moved into a house in the area, we planned to become fully organic and plant fruit trees, grape vines and a vegetable garden. I bought several books on organic fruit tree growing. One central theme that jumped out of
Read more…It was a very special evening on September 20th when Sustainable Contra Costa celebrated its 10th anniversary with a festive awards gala at the Pleasant Hill Community Center. Marking a decade of grassroots, intergenerational and cross-cultural initi
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Since sheltering in place we’ve noticed the skies are clearer, the air is fresher, and nature is flou
Read more…We know well before February that Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our local grocery stores begin to look very cute, very sweet, and very pink. Aisles are filled with chocolates, stuffed teddy bears, and lastly, roses. The full package.
The ever-present qu
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As you know I work with the underserved families in the Monument Corridor and Bay Point communities. These families have been hit hard by this crisis. Most of the parents are restaurant workers, housekeepers, gardeners and lo
Read more…When discussing sustainability, we often focus on the environment or renewable sources of energy. In the process, however, textile waste and the effort to minimize it is forgotten. Textile waste is made primarily of discarded clothing as well as othe
Read more…Herb lovers around the world appreciate the medicinal and culinary uses of many herbs. In California, we lean towards growing native, drought-tolerant varieties. We may also look for pollinator friendly plants that host beneficial insects while deter
Read more…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…Do you care about the planet? Are you interested in a career in sustainability? Do you want to meet key sustainability leaders from the local area while developing your unique skill sets? If so, this position may be for you! Sustainable Contra Costa
The fall and winter rains have come, and Contra Costa's hills are turning green again. While we may enjoy California’s famous “golden rolling hills”, most of us are happy to see the green return. But did you know this cycle represents a relatively ne
Read more…In our changing world of large-scale wildfires and planned power shutoffs, emergency preparedness has never been more important. We hope everyone has been able to stay safe and we offer condolences to those who have been affected by the fires. Whethe
With nearly 200,000 acres burned, California is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons yet. Hundreds of homes have been burnt down and millions have been subjected to frenzied evacuation. While some of the fires can be traced back to mishaps
Read more…Although we're deep into winter and summer fruit may not be at the forefront of our minds, January and February are the ideal months to tend to fruit trees in your yard as well as the best time to plant a few new varieties. Trimming fruit trees now,
Read more…Health-conscious individuals are always on the lookout for non-pharmaceutical alternatives to heal what ails them. There are countless dietary supplements on the market such as turmeric, bone broth, and probiotics, but one remedy that’s really in the
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