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
Read more…The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that comes the challenge of managing an excess of everything -- delectable foods, late-night parties, commercialism and the pressure to over-spend on perfect gifts for friends and family. Unfortunately
Read more…POSITION AVAILABLE: Executive Director
ORGANIZATION: Sustainable San Mateo County
Anticipated start date: April 2, 2018
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW
Having just celebrated its 25th anniversary, Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is a small
What gets over 100 miles per gallon, produces zero carbon emissions while travelling, and runs on what you had for breakfast? A bicycle! Riding bikes is a simple, fun, healthy and significant way to reduce your carbon footprint, among many other bene
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Our Seeds of Change Award is back again this year! Last year at Sustainable Contra Costa’s Sixth Annual Leadership in Sustainability and Green Building Awards Gala, a number of teams and individuals were nominated to receive recognition for their ha
Read more…The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge Fall Campaign is here! Create your Challenge account, then commit to as many actions as possible to earn points for a chance to win prizes and be recognized for your efforts. The Challenge started September 23, 201
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A brand new year is almost here. It’s time to brush off those resolutions and do something healthy for yourself as well as the
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Trees are the most productive plants on earth. One average-sized fruit tree produces over 250 pounds of fruit per year. Did you get that? 250 pounds from one single tree! Most fruit trees are also super easy to grow and don’t require much maintenanc
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
Read more…Hi, I've been following Sustainable Contra Costa for some time on Facebook and wanted to be part of the group. I'm out in Alhambra Valley and have been setting up a teaching garden with lots of fruit trees of all sorts, honey bees, chickens, veggies
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