Have you recently come across bothersome packaging, like products sealed into the kind of clear molded plastic package that requires bolt cutters to open? Or the disposable coffee cup you were handed before you could even ask for a ceramic mug? Waste
Read more…50% of people in CA voted to label GMOs. Prior to the recent efforts to spread the word about our Right to Know, most people didn't know or want to be bothered with the subject - so 50% is huge!
Dr. Oz hosts a debate about genetically modified foods
Read more…Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability
Award Winners Honored
Over 200 local leaders came together to celebrate the sustainability movement in Contra Costa at the 3rd Annual Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala. The Awards honor those who demonstr
Read more…HELP to Anna Chan "The Lemon Lady" - HELP'S those less fortunate, the true poor who are struggling for food.
Read more…ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETINGS
February 20, 2013
We will meet at the offices of Brown & Caldwell at 201 North Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596. It is just north of Ygnacio Valley Blvd on Civic. There is lots of free parking in the buildi
This is not a fun topic to talk about - I much prefer to talk about what steps we can all take right now. We have to take a look at the honest truth about where we're at so we can adapt to our changing world. For our children's sake - please share...
Read more…I've always wanted to know how to do this, can't wait to give it a try. Anyone else done this? I'm wondering if it's really necessary to buy another appliance for dehydrating.
http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2012/01/drying-your-own-food-how-to-and-b
Read more…Tina & All,
If anyone has Earth Day Events they would like to advertise please comment on my Lemonade Boutique Earth Day Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/lemonadeboutique
Thanks,
Valerie
Read more…Last night I attended the SCOCO awards night. Having arranged a large number of events myself, I know how challenging a task it is. It was beautifully arranged with delectable food, like-minded people and a great private auction. Congratulations!
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I know it's Winter and we are all tired after a long day, but come on...let's get going for a good cause. Please, please show up to the Concord City Council meeting on Jan 24 at 6:30 pm. The reason? The Concord Farmers Market and Music series is in t
I work with the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority and offer free assistance to schools. I need parents, teachers, and others to get into the following schools: Alamo, John Baldwin, Los Cerros, Montair, Monte Vista, Stone Valley, Sycamore Val
Read more…OK, this year I did my best ever in de-commercializing Christmas (or the Holidays). I made my own cards (glitter is now banned from my house:-), I made several gifts and I bought some that were crafted locally. But my "craftyness" only extends so far
Read more…The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released the Draft Plan Bay Area, an integrated, long-range transportation and land-use/housing plan to support a growing economy, provide more h
Read more…By simply peeing in the back yard, instead of using the toilet, I cut my water consumption in half! I also put 5-gallon buckets in the kitchen & shower to collect graywater, which I give to my fruit trees. They have never been happier!
Read more…If you’re considering taking action to reduce your energy use, a great starting point is with a home energy audit. Though a professional will be able to provide a more thorough energy audit, there are resources available to homeowners to complete an
The American Lung Association recently released a report grading the state's cities and unincorporated county regions on various tobacco control policies. Here are some of the Bay Area results (the report card for all cities in Contra Costa County is
Read more…If you have concerns about pesticide use by Contra Costa County, please join Parents for a Safer Environment and other community members in asking the Board of Supervisors to adopt an IPM Ordinance that will help protect our families, wildlife, and t
Read more…Want to reduce your energy use and save money? It is a lot easier than you think. Many people use a lot of energy because they are accustomed to leaving most of devices running 24/7 when energy was cheap. But times have changed. Energy is getting exp
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