Featuring local consignment/thrift store items and/or items locally made from repurposed/reused materials. Would benefit local shops and/or local clothing designers, encourage consumers to buy "second hand", and raise awareness, and possibly funds, f
Read more…In this holiday season, consider having some fun with LED lights.
We know that LED lights are 5 times more efficient than incandescent lights and will last 25,000 to 50,000 hours. The electronic control of LED lights offers additional features that le
Read more…One of the Generation Green long time projects is the Dumpster Diversion Project. We work hard to get discards to artists and teachers, after school programs and more. . We also do reuse workshops and participate in events and collect strange thi
Read more…Thank you to everyone who participated and made Contra Costa's first 350 Home & Garden Challenge an amazing success. We nearly tripled our goal of 350 actions - there were 974 actions registered!
Check out the photos and story of our demonstration we
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Greenpeace has released their 2011 Carting Away the Oceans report, which includes an updated Supermarket Score Card. This score card reveals which supermarkets are doing the most for the sustainable
Does it make you cringe to see a piece of trash tumbling down the street or floating in a creek? Do you wish there was something you could do about it? One way you can help reduce waste in your community is by participating in a local cleanup event
Okay, I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I have always been kind of a "girlie-girl." No, I don't wear pink frills or false eyelashes. But I do use lots of products that are supposed to enhance my appearance etc. But...what about the ingredie
Read more…Lose a lawn and get a garden
Homeowners throughout California are realizing the benefits of replacing water-thirsty lawns with water-efficient gardens. Some are replacing small sections of lawn over a period of time, while others are replacing their e
Read more…The holidays present challenges for sustainable eating practices because there are so many parties where lots of high-calorie, high-sugar and high-fat foods are served to us and our children at office, school and community gatherings.
The holidays are
Read more…Would anyone like 50 - 100 of these brilliantly designed board games?
Unfortunately, I do not have the time to market/sell the remaining games.
Probably the most innovative, educational and fun sustainability strategy board gam
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If you haven't seen the movie or read the book, you should! What an amazing experiment. If you think one year is a long experiment - you're not alone. The good news is that No Impact Project Experiment is a one-week version of this project and jus
Read more…In a tight economy, create sustainable gift giving practices that don’t have a high price tag and that benefit the local community. Many families have moved away from purchasing gifts for everyone in the family to picking names from a hat and giving
Read more…This inspiring project kicked off its second year this morning, inviting gardeners of all abilities and interests to join them for another season of growing at their collaborative Our Garden project in Walnut Creek. This garden teaches people garden
Read more…The county has an opening for an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Advisory Committee member representing an "environmental organization." If you know of someone who may be interested, they should contact Susan JunFish junfish@gmail.com ASAP.
Read more…Please share with the SCOCO team how the Toby Hemenway presentation inspired you to take action. What new action(s) are you planning on doing this year? Did you learn more about permaculture, sustainability, or yourself? We would love to hear your
Read more…When thinking of Health and Wellness, I always think about Cindy Gershen, chef and owner of the delicious Sunrise Bistro in Walnut Creek. She is one of the most amazing and inspiring people I have ever met and she has accomplished so much, including
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