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As global temperatures continue to rise, we are experiencing soaring heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures across the globe. Following June’s mild temperatures in the Bay Area, July turned up the heat, and ho
Read more…On Saturday, June 10, Sustainable Contra Costa hosted our Greywater “Laundry-to-Landscape” workshop at a home in Antioch, CA in partnership with Contra Costa Water District and the City of Pittsburg. Participants learned how to install a greywater sy
Have you taken steps to drought-proof your home this year? Participants in our Lawn-to-Garden workshop hosted on June 3 have taken their first steps in an important process- shifting lawns to water-wise landscapes! Photos from our workshop on Jun 3,
Read more…This Plastic Free July, join millions of people reducing their plastic waste! This is a global movement that has inspired 100+ million participants in 190 countries. Your small changes will collectively make a massive difference to our communities. Y
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There are so many ways for people to save money through home energy efficiency improvements while improving indoor air quality and reducing utility bills at the same time. It's a win-win situation!
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Read more…Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organizat
Read more…Are you a homeowner looking to improve your home's energy efficiency and save money on utility bills? The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) offers a range of services and incentives to help you achieve just that.
The BayREN Home+ program of
Read more…Regardless of the season or amount of time spent at the beach, on the slopes, or retrieving the daily newspaper, our skin accumulates a lifetime of effects from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreen helps protect skin and prevent sunburn, the ap
With the California summer dry season approaching, ensuring your landscaping is both fire wise and drought tolerant is a top priority. Here are some helpful tips and resources for reducing outdoor fire hazards and choosing fire-resistant plants th
Are you a homeowner looking to improve your home's energy efficiency and save money on utility bills? The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) offers a range of services and incentives to help you achieve just that.
BayREN's Home+ program provid
Read more…Greenwashing” is when organizations advertise their products as being more environmentally friendly than they actually are. Some companies use misleading or outright false statements in their marketing to give consumers the impression that their prod
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In celebration of World Bee Day (May 20) here are some fun facts about bees and bee products, easy and tasty recipes using honey, and how to safely coexist with bees.
Bee Facts
Much has been written about the wonders and b
Read more…Water is Valuable
This winter’s rain and snow have boosted California’s water supply, at least for now. But given our state’s history of volatile weather patterns, fluctuating from heavy rains to severe drought, water resilience and sustainability is
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Washing your hair and body can be a quick and functional endeavor or a luxurious, spa-like experience. To make sure bathing is as sustainable as possible, consider how you bathe, how long you bathe, how much water you use, how much energy you use to
The Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission is studying how we might adjust transportation to avoid the worst consequences of Bay Area traffic. In a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle, the commission reports that traffic conges
Are you ready to build your knowledge and take your contributions to the Sustainability Movement to the next level? Sustainable Contra Costa’s Certified Sustainability Advisors (CSA) Program trains passionate volunteers and community leade
Read more…Sustainable Contra Costa has an immediate opening for a Programs Coordinator
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Entering its 16th year, Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at the forefront of creating ecologically sustainable, economically vibrant
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Author’s note: This article covers a sensitive topic and is intended to provide a thoughtful and forthright discussion on various options available for more sustainable funerals.
As much as we may accept that death is a natural part of life, the way
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