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…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…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…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'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…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…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
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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
Read more…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
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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
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