I have wanted to add a wind turbine to my house since I first saw a residential sized double helix designed one at the Green Festival in 2005.
Has anyone installed one? Does anyone know a contractor that can do it? I have called around before and st
Read more…Did you know that if you install a solar system, your cost of electricity from solar will be about one-half of the cost from your power company? And if you have a larger house with higher usage, solar cost can be one-third of what you are currently p
Read more…Spring is here, and it's time for some deep cleaning-- but it's not just our homes that deserve attention! This month, take the next step towards greater sustainability and better health by cleaning and greening your personal care routine. There are
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Read more…During these strange and uncertain times, staying eco-friendly might be the last thing on your mind. Our first priority is to stay healthy and safe, and part of doing so is making sure your home environment is kept clean and disinfected. That being s
Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organizat
Single-use plastics like straws, utensils, and cups are everywhere, but do they have to be? Nope! Each of us can take individual actions to start a collective movement to reduce disposable plastics by simply saying no to disposables. There’s a reason
Read more…It’s been four years since Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up hit the bestseller’s list, but the de-cluttering movement isn’t going away anytime soon. Converts of Kondo’s KonMari method say taking inventory of each and every ob
Read more…One of the best parts of any social gathering; whether it’s a casual family get together, a business conference, or a sporting event, are the food and drinks that are served. This year’s Sustainability Awards Gala is sure to please your palate. Our f
Read more…Although water conservation has been a hot topic this summer, it’s also important to look
at home energy use and conservation. With sizzling days and foggy nights, Contra Costa’s
summer weather can quickly take a toll on your energy bill. As hard as
Read more…Summer is transitioning into fall, and thanks to our temperate climate, herbs in your garden may still be going (and growing) strong. This is an excellent time of year to deepen your scope of knowledge, whether you are a novice on herbs and just gett
Read more…You may have recently received a letter from your garbage and recycling hauler telling you that monthly rates will be going up…again. Many people just don’t understand why these costs keep increasing every year.
You may think that there is a straigh
Read more…From SCOCO volunteer Jimmy Weir:
Recently, my wife and I determined it was time to buy a new car. Our research confirmed an
electric vehicle (EV) would serve our transportation needs. We found the website plugincars.com
useful, with general informati
Did you know that voter turnout in Contra Costa was just under 40% for the primaries this summer? That means about 60% of registered voters did not cast ballots and share their voice. Every person’s voice matters – if you are eligible to vote and hav
So you've switched over to eating more natural foods, using natural household cleaning supplies, and applying natural fertilizers in your garden. What's next? How about choosing clothing made from natural fibers!
Synthetic fibres have been infiltratin
Read more…Did you know that in California, we use an average of 30-60% of our water outdoors? Cutting water use in the yard or garden has the potential to make a big impact on your overall water use. For this year’s Community Resilience Challenge, consider mak
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