Sustainable Contra Costa is excited to announce the formation of its youth team, Sustainable Leaders in Action! The team is completely youth-led and now includes 15-20 high school and college students. They work together to educate youth within the c
Read more…Back by popular demand, we’re thrilled to once again feature our permaculture workshop series
to help you learn everything you need to have an amazing, sustainable home garden. Whether
your resolutions for 2018 involve green thumbs or not, this 6-wee
While Valentine’s Day is often centered around buying bouquets of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and teddy bears for your significant other or loved ones, it’s important to remember to treat yourself as well. Often caught up in the chaos of
Read more…Legislation Alert!
AB 1745 - Clean Cars 2040
Everyone deserves to breathe clean air!
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That time of the year is quickly approaching us, as we’re all scrambling to find the perfect gifts and presents for our loved ones. Appropriate to our tech-savvy nature, online shopping has become a popular option for many looking to shop on the web
Read more…With the attention on the holidays, gift shopping, and all the festivities, many people forget that the winter is also the best time of the year to compost. With the leaves and fallen fruit left over from the fall, there is more than enough in anyone
What began seven years ago as a vision by a few volunteers to raise public interest around local sustainability issues, has grown into a county-wide, green social network that provides information and resources to thousands looking to put sustainabil
Read more…Fall is in full swing, and Halloween night approaches. Tricks and treats, costumes and candy, we’re all here for it. But why not celebrate with a spooky and sustainable attitude?
Halloween This Year, and Next
Halloween, don’t forget, is an annual thi
Read more…Are you looking for ways to get the whole family involved in the garden? Next weekend (Saturday, 4/6), Sustainable Contra Costa will be hosting "Fun with Kids in the Garden", an exciting family-friendly gardening workshop in Pittsburg, where the focu
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the need to slather on the sunscreen when heading outside. Did you know that many sunscreens are made with UV-blocking ingredients that protect our skin but can damage coral reefs? One such ingredient, Oxybenzone,
The holidays are a great time to entertain friends and family at home. There’s nothing like fancy cocktails, extra special treats, and beautiful decorations in your own digs to celebrate the season. But excess bounty often creates an unprecedented am
Read more…Packing healthy, nutritious lunches for kids has always been a no-brainer. Rarely, however, do we consider packing eco-friendly lunches as well. Sure, a sandwich with some carrot sticks will fill their stomachs the wholesome way. And they can finish
