When it comes to foods with confusing health messages, eggs may take the cake: Despite being a long-time breakfast and baking staple, sometimes referred to as the “perfect food,” some health experts in the past have warned against eating them. We set
Read more…December brings to mind the smell of pine, twinkle of holiday lights and warmth of
spending time with loved ones. One thing that you may be missing though? The wide array and
seemingly never-ending bounty of summer produce. Although we’ve bade farewe
Are you looking for ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint? Are you ready to take on a project that will have a big impact? Then solar power may be just what you’re looking for! The steep cost of solar power can be daunting, but as the
It’s officially December, which means shopping season is ramping up. Why not forego the mall this year, and consider alternatives to the typical holiday gifts? Check out the list below for some ideas:
By converting your lawn into a garden, you’ll save water and can create a beautiful habitat. Plus, there are rebate programs available to help with the process! Most lawn rebate programs require an application before starting the lawn conversion pro
Read more…Since May of this year, SCOCO has been conducting a large-scale, multi-faceted outreach program to familiarize Contra Costa businesses with energy efficiency programs available through East Bay Energy Watch (EBEW). EBEW, a local government partnershi
Read more…Hello,
I am new to the network and hope to gain some insight into a process that I am, potentially, about to embark.
I am an intern architect and work at an Architecture firm in Brentwood. I will be pitching an idea for a company-run garden onsite, soo
Read more…Sustainable Contra Costa recently hosted a Laundry to Landscape – Greywater Installation workshop at a private home in Antioch. SCOCO contracted with Greywater Action, a collaborative of educators who teach residents and tradespeople about affordable
Read more…Come to our Hands-on Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on December 12th!
Save water by capturing the rain that falls on your own roof! Participants will learn by installing a rain barrel system in a Walnut Creek backyard. You'll get info about sizing you
Read more…by Francesca Cervantes, Community Sustainability Advisor
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” These wise proverbs remind us that creative solutions often grow from difficult circumstances. As we move further
Read more…Global Student Embassy's (GSE) mission is to empower young people to be social entrepreneurs, environmental stewards, and community leaders. This full time leadership position will manage GSE's program in Contra Costa County.
The Contra Costa County
Read more…Account Manager I or II
Apply by 4 pm on December 7, 2017
Account Manager I: $51,237 - $71,689
Account Manager II: $63,594 - $97,753
About Account Manager Positions:
Account Managers work under general supervision from the Manager of Account Services and
Read more…Monthly Pay Range; $3,874.95 – 5,173.11 per month
Filing Deadline: Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first)
Applications MUST be submitted online at www.CalOpps.org Please click on the “Member A
Read more…Over this past summer SCOCO worked with local agencies to conduct a multifaceted outreach program intended to acquaint Contra Costa small businesses with the advantages of, and opportunities to, improve their energy efficiency. The outreach effort wa
Read more…Would you like to use your fundraising experience to improve the long-term wellbeing of our environment, economy, and society in Contra Costa County? Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) has an opportunity available for a volunteer fundraising director.
Read more…Before you know it, we’ll be off to a new year and ready for something new and different. For self-improvement classes that support the environment, consider these fun and educational workshops lined up for 2017. Hosted by Sustainable Contra Costa, R
Read more…The election last month left many of us with heavy hearts and discouraged spirits, especially with regard to environmental protection and sustainability. However, now more than ever we are committed to making sure we do everything we can on a local l
‘Tis the season of Black Fridays, Cyber Mondays, and “Shop ‘til you drop,” but that doesn’t mean you have to partake. No one can control what others do or say, let alone holiday commercialism, but we do have the power to choose how we react. Here are
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