AB 1745 - Clean Cars 2040
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AB 1745 - Clean Cars 2040
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Holiday Shopping with a Touch of Sustainability
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…Let It Rot! Composting Is Always Is Season
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
2015 Sustainability Awards Winners Lead The Way To A Brighter, Greener Future
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…Happy Low-Impact Halloween!
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…Action of the Month: Get Your Fruit Trees in Shape
Action of the Month: Get Your Fruit Trees in Shape
Now is the time to take care of your existing fruit trees and plant new ones, for a bountiful summer harvest.
When you grow your own fruit, you know exactly what chemicals are (or are not!) being appli
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Earth Month Events - So Many To Choose From!
April brings so many ways to celebrate our mother Earth and connect with others to help restore, grow, build, and preserve this jewel of a planet that sustains us. Come out and join us at one or more of the many Earth Day festivals happening this mon
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Action of the Month: Go Deep Green!
You can source 100% of your electricity from renewable resources, even if you don't have solar on your roof!
As of April 2018, residents of 12+ cities in Contra Costa now have a Community Choice energy program, MCE (Marin Clean Energy) as their prima
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GMO or No?
A GMO, or genetically modified organisim, is a plant, animal, or other living organisms whose genetic makeup has been modified in a lab using genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and virus genes that do not occur
Fun with Kids in the Garden
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
Sunscreen Safety
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,
Inter-Generational Groups at the Gala
The theme for this year's Awards Gala is "Together We Thrive: Building a Sustainable World Across Generations." Climate change solutions will require collaboration between diverse populations, including those of not only different cultures, socio-eco
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Look What's Taking Action: Fungi!
You may recall from high school biology that fungi is one of the five kingdoms in the classification of living things and includes yeasts, molds, and mushroom-producing macrofungi. Fungi grow everywhere: there’s a fungus among us!
Fun fact: fungi are
Read more…Look Who's Taking Action: Plastic-Free Movements!
"I've been using reusable shopping bags for years, but I was still taking home small plastic produce bags and using straws when I order a fountain drink and getting stuck with plastic flatware when attending events. These would go straight into my tr
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Party for the Planet
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…Pack An Earth-Loving Lunch
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
Christmas Trees: Real vs. Artificial
Each year, the environmentalist in you may feel torn about Christmas trees. On the one hand, it seems wrong to cut down a healthy tree for one month of enjoyment. On the other hand, it feels just as troubling to buy an artificial tree made of plastic
Rediscover Your Farmer's Market!
It can be challenging to stay inside as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. Rediscover your farmer's market and get some fresh air while you shop! Most of our local markets are still open with increased health measures.
When you buy loc
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Look Who's Taking Action: Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital
Did you know that the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in Walnut Creek is the first and largest wildlife rehabilitation center in the United States? It treats more than 5,500 injured and orphaned wild animals each year, including raptors, owl
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Prune Like A Pro!
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 the fruit trees in your yard as well as the best time to plant a few new varieties.Timely trimming makes y
