Anxiety over climate change can affect the psychological wellbeing of kids, just as it can for adults. As much as we want to shield our kids from unpleasantness and reassure them that their world is stable and secure, it’s impossible to ignore the re
Read more…Swimming pools use a fairly high amount of water and energy. So if you are thinking of installing a pool, you might consider joining a community pool instead. If you already have a pool, you can enjoy it and still claim bragging rights for a sustaina
Mark your calendars for the East Bay Green Home Tour on May 14th and 15th! This virtual program consists of 12 short video tours of different homes in the East Bay and includes a Q&A with homeowners interested in similar home upgrade projects.
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Read more…Spring is in full swing, and this May we are celebrating Bike Month! Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get in some exercise, and commute in a low carbon way.
The annual Bike to Wherever Day (formerly Bike to Work Day) will be on May 20, 2
Read more…Those of us who can’t wait to fire up the barbie will rejoice that May is National BBQ Month! In fact, with the pandemic waning in some areas, many homeowners are catching up on kitchen renovations and depending on outdoor grills for cooking meals. B
Read more…Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) is a 501c3 nonprofit that educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organizations workin
Read more…Every spring, asparagus fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of this delicacy and look forward to preparing it in a myriad of ways: steamed, simmered, roasted, grilled, sautéed, wok-fried, and more! Unfortunately, it is getting harder and harder to fi
SPRING into the Cleaner Contra Costa CHALLENGE! May 2022
We are in the final month of the Spring Challenge!
Are you getting your garden ready? Remember that completing just one new action on the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge earns you a free yard
Read more…Spring is here, and the masks are coming off. If you’re like me, you’re recovering from “maskne,” but you might be worried about the single-use packaging and chemical additives that come with many skincare products. Fear not! Consider these face mask
Several years ago, at the Behavior Energy and Climate Change conference, a social scientist described a study of people's attitudes towards their cars. One person represented the results of the entire investigation. "I used to drive around in an old
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February 2022 Newsletter
No Drilling in Contra Costa
Clarence Birdseye invented the quick freezing method in 1924, but the ready-to-eat revolution didn't really start until the 1950s. By the 1970s, home freezers were widespread, and on March 6, 1984, President Reagan approved a National Frozen Food Day
We know that most climate scientists predict that sea-level rise due to climate change will occur in the coming years. But how much of our county will be affected? It's hard to predict precisely, but models show the Delta and Suisun Bay experiencing
Read more…SPRING into the Cleaner Contra Costa CHALLENGE!
The Spring Challenge is here! We need your help to reach our goal to save 1,000 tons of C02 (currently at 840 tons) and 2,500 households participating (currently at 2,387) in the Cleaner Contra Costa C
Read more…This article was written by Sustainable Leaders in Action interns Sarah, Stella and Alexi
“You have 12 years to limit climate catastrophe.” Our biology teacher stood at the front of the class, pointing at the headline projected onto the whiteboard.
For those of us who live in car-centric suburban areas far from any urban center, it's getting more challenging to combine walking, biking, and public transportation to get to the places you want to go. Many of us value living in a place where you ca
International Women's Day is March 8, and this year the theme is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." This 2022 theme recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptati
Article written by Brooke Abess
Adapted from: The Minimalist Baker
This recipe feels very fitting for February, and it is one of my personal favorites! I found this recipe a few years ago, and I’ve never been disappointed with it. These chocolate chip
Read more…Happy February from the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge! Check out our ACTION OF THE MONTH, Walk, Bike, Skateboard or Unicycle. Why not make it fun and possibly profitable? 511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge will get you outside and on the move
