Sustainable Contra Costa is looking for interested individuals to work with us to educate, connect, and inspire people to create and maintain sustainable communities.
Working with staff and other volunteers, you will support our workshops, trainings
Overview: This is an exciting opportunity for current or retired professionals to gain valuable skills in the area of energy efficiency while giving back to the community through volunteer work. It is a unique position that is ideal for a person hopi
Read more…There are many ways to get involved and support your community. Check out Sustainable Contra Costa’s Network events page and the Community Resilience Challenge Calendar of Events to see what events are coming up! You’ll find opportunities to partic
With a new year comes the opportunity to hit the refresh button and reevaluate everything from your haircut to where you keep your money. So now is the perfect time to switch your money over to a credit union. Credit unions are non-profits owned by m
Read more…There are so many reasons to harvest rainwater. The obvious one is that water is more precious than ever, especially in California during drought, and rain is a freebie! The trick is to learn how to harness and store rain so you can use it as needed.
Read more…MCE currently has a number of open job opportunities, including 4 Climate Corps fellows who will work with our Public Affairs team. Interested applicants must apply through the Climate Corps program, here. MCE is looking for self-starters motivated t
Read more…California’s mandatory drought restrictions have been lifted, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop water conservation efforts. According to the State Water Board, approximately 60% of California still remains in a severe drought. Continuing conse
You did it! We are inspired and awed by our community for rising to the Community Resilience Challenge East Bay this May with 9,415 actions to save water and energy, reduce waste and pollution, and build community! This year’s challenge has resulted
Read more…Sustainability and new business opportunities are the themes of the first annual Contra Costa Sustainable Enterprise Conference to be held on October 27th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center. Presented by Sustainable Contra Costa
Read more…Have you ever thought about your water usage when doing laundry? Older agitator top-loading washing machines use over 40 gallons of water on an average size load of laundry. Wouldn’t it be great if you could divert that water directly to your outdoor
Read more…Leadership In Sustainability Fair
This year, we're expanding last year's very successful Seeds of Change Contest to include a larger number of organizations. And, we're morphing the concept to be a showcase ... an expo ... of local organizations that
Read more…Bike East Bay is looking for a talented individual to join our team. If you love working with a diverse and engaged group of volunteers, this is your chance to train and organize grassroots bike advocacy leaders in communities across the East Bay.
Bi
Read more…The Resilience Challenge is coming! The East Bay Community Resilience Challenge is an annual mobilization campaign that inspires thousands of citizens and groups to take action save water, grow food, conserve energy, reduce waste pollution, and build
Read more…Spring has sprung and communities throughout Contra Costa County are celebrating Earth Day this month, honoring our planet through a variety of fun and educational events for the whole family. Check out the events below and spend a few hours or the w
Read more…