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Action of the Month: Grow Medicinal Herbs
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The world of herbs is huge and wildly popular these days. Which herbs are the best for growing indoors? Which grow the fastest outdoo
Read more…Ring in Spring with Local Honey!
With trees in blossom and the longer daylight hours, you may find yourself reaching for the lighter layers and shorts to welcome spring at your door. Although the weather may still be a bit chilly for that, you can certainly start to celebrate this s
Read more…Update On Plastic Pollution
When it comes to plastic pollution, how are we doing? We recently found two great websites that examine the environmental impacts of plastic: Planet or Plastic? is a National Geographic series on the global plastic trash crisis; The Ocean Cleanup is
Sheltering Your Garden from the Summer Sun and Wind
The hot, windy days of our East Bay summers have many gardeners taking steps to lessen sun and heat damage to vegetables. Temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit stop many warm-season vegetables from growing. Winds wick moisture from both plants and
Read more…What The Heck Is A Chicken Tractor?
Backyard chickens are more popular than ever. And chicken aficionados have discovered a wide range of tools, structures, and methods of care that make the job easier and more rewarding. Perhaps one of the least known, and oddest sounding of these is
Read more…Kid-Friendly Climate Action Pledges
Did you know our Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge has a whole menu of "EASY" sustainability actions? These are great ways to get your kids involved in reducing your household's carbon footprint!
Here are a few of our favorite kid-friendly challenges:
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What the Fork? Produce Goes Uneaten Because it's Ugly
Almost half of all food grown and produced in the US is not eaten, becoming wasted food.
We throw away over 25% of all produce before it even reaches the grocery store due mostly to cosmetic standards from large grocers that dictate exactly how fruits
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Fish: Farmed Vs. Wild
Did you know that the World Bank estimates that by 2030, about two-thirds of the seafood we eat will be farm-raised?
Well, what exactly is a farm-raised fish? Farm-raised fish are those raised in pens in the sea, ponds, or tanks on land. Some farmed f
Read more…California Water Restrictions
The drought situation in California is at the forefront of many minds – snowpack levels are at record lows, you’ve probably seen pictures of greatly diminished reservoirs, and if you haven’t got a brown lawn yourself, at least someone on your block d
Fairtrade and Organic: For Health and the Environment
When you see Fairtrade certified products in stores, do you wonder what this means and if you should buy the product?
In general, when we buy Fairtrade products, we are helping support local farmers who are mainly located in developing countries. The
Read more…Simplify the Holidays - with Alternative Gifts!
Avoid the malls, save money, and instead of giving more stuff, give gifts that are meaningful! Here are some holiday gift ideas that are not only earth-friendly, but fun and memorable too:
1. Membership - does your loved one have a favorite museum or
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Local & Sustainable Partners Serving Tasty Bites & Drinks at the Gala!
Are you joining us on September 20th for the Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala? If so, you’re in for a treat (literally)! Sunrise Bistro, DVC Culinary Arts, Chef Lauren Mahlke, and True Food Kitchen are serving up delicious bites to kick off
Read more…Announcing the 2017 Sustainability Award Winners!
Sustainable Contra Costa is pleased to announce the 2017 Leadership in Sustainability Award winners! The award winners were honored at the 9th Annual Contra Costa Leadership In Sustainability Awards Gala on September 20th.
The Contra Costa Leadersh
Read more…Action of the Month: Volunteer or Give Back
For many of us, the holidays are about abundance - a mountain of presents under a tree, enjoying
huge feasts with family and friends, or decking our halls with bountiful decorations. However there are so many in Contra Costa who could use some extra
Read more…The Joy of Canning
Don’t miss Sustainable Contra Costa’s final class in their Sustainable Summer Series, “Home Canning and Preserving,” on Thursday, September 21, 10am – 12pm. Taught by canning expert Jennifer Brennan at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, this workshop is
Read more…Contra Costa Water District seeks Naturalist/Educators - PAID
Contra Costa Water District's Water Education Program is looking for Naturalists/Educators on a contract basis to help lead school field trips for elementary school students. For more information, please follow this link. The deadline to respond for
Read more…Bees, Our Health and Costco
Do you ever wonder what could be causing the major bee die-offs occurring around the world for over a decade? Well, it just might be the product which is available to anyone over the counter and marketed for many years by its corporate creator as bei
Read more…The Many Faces of Irrigation
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to plants in areas where there is insufficient rainfall, which definitely applies to our area of the country! There are various long-term systems that will supply water to your landscaping throughout
Read more…Action of the Month: Nix the Neonics
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You may have heard of neonicotinoids, or “neonics” for short, but what are they? The name literally means “new nicotine-like insecticides,” and yes, they are chemically related to nicotine. They are a class of insecti
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