You may have seen warnings about PFAS in non-stick cookware, but that’s just the beginning. Let’s dive deeper into these nefarious chemicals that have been around since the 1940s. PFAS, which stand for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-mad
Clothes are the first layer of insulation outside our skin. Clothes can keep us warm in the winter and (perhaps by removing them) cool in the summer. Some can be returned to the earth after their useful life is over to grow more carbon-sucking, oxyge
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications from individuals to fill three (3) at-large seats on the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission. Applications are due by Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
The Sust
Read more…It's that time of year again - the air is getting chilly, leaves are turning red and gold and we just can’t seem to help ourselves from wanting to tidy up the garden at the end of the season—raking, mowing, and blowing away a bit of nature that is es
Read more…Haven't joined the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge yet? Now is the time to get sustainable! This free website (available in both English and Spanish) provides a list of actionable steps you can take to save water, energy, waste and money. When we work
Feeling stressed with the holidays around the corner, and don’t know what to give family and friends? Here are some creative and fun gift ideas that will delight and help the planet.
Homemade food gifts are sure to capture everyone’s heart…especially
Many of us grew up watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and got the message about not giving in to crass commercialism and mass consumerism. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other holiday this winter, there’s a whole manufacturing system
Haven't joined the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge yet? Now is the time to get sustainable! This free website (available in both English and Spanish) provides a list of actionable steps you can take to save water, energy, waste and money. When we work
In 2020, we published “A Just Enough Thanksgiving” during the height of the Covid pandemic. Although folks may be ready for larger gatherings and a more plentiful holiday season, being sustainable is always relevant. Simplifying your menu, bringing o
When most appliances break down, you need to replace them immediately since you likely have just one washer, dryer, stove, or dishwasher. Refrigerators are different. Nearly a quarter of American homes have two or more fridges. Sometimes the extra f
Read more…Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream put their cows on a seaweed diet in 2022. Why is that important? And will Cherry Garcia and Chunky Monkey now have a fishy taste? Carbon dioxide is the most commonly occurring greenhouse gas; however, methane gas—the natural
Calling all Volunteers!
In addition to delicious local and sustainable food prepared and served by students from Mt. Diablo High School, Sunrise Bistro, Pacific Catch Westcoast Fish House (yummy poke samples from sustainable seafood!), we'll also enjoy tastes of wines from
Meet our 2002 Winners:
Kaitlin Roach, Rising Star
Kaitlin Roach is the founder and president of the Miramonte Climate Action Club. She has a deep passion for the environment and is constantly looking for ways to help our community reduce its carbon
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The average U.S. household uses 300 gallons of water daily, with about 30% going to lawns and gardens. In hot, dry areas like the Bay Area, the percentage of household water that is used outdoors is well over 50%. This varies widely by region and ty
Dear SCOCO Network,
Hello everyone!
Earth Team is hiring a Program Associate for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! We are located in Richmond, CA and work with high schools throughout the East Bay. We are specifically looking for someone to lead our programs in the Ant
This August, get to know your home's energy usage by completing a Home Energy Audit! Make sure to check out (pun intended) the BayREN Home Energy Efficiency Toolkit available at any County library branch and find out how to increase your energy eff
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There are so many different types of lettuce on the market these days. You can whip up a crisp Caesar salad with Romaine lettuce, a tangy wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, or an artisanal salad with a nifty head of hydro
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