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Do you have your ticket yet for the 11th Annual Sustainability Awards Gala & Fundraiser? It's sure to be a memorable night. This fun and inspiring event supports and celebrates local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions a

Each year, our community comes together to celebrate and honor those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa communities healthy, beautiful, clean, and resilient – for the long run. Awards are presented to individ

Friends, once again we are inviting YOU to submit a photo that will grace the cover of our program booklet at this year's Leadership In Sustainability Awards Gala on September 17th. Take a look at last year's booklet so you can see what we're talking

The health benefits of medical marijuana and other Cannabis products are being discussed everywhere, and this ancient plant has the potential to be a natural home-grown remedy. But what are the facts, and what is hype? Our expert from the Rossmoor Me

Sustainable Contra Costa has an immediate need for outreach volunteers to help promote the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge in the months of April and May. 

The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge is a collaborative initiative helping students, community g

Save water and irrigate your landscape every time you do laundry! Greywater systems sustainably irrigate your yard without consuming precious potable water.

We are looking for a home to install a simple “laundry-to-landscape” greywater system as part

Head to any Sports Basement for your holiday shopping and support Sustainable Contra Costa at the same time.

ONLY between December 13th and 15th, Basementeers received 20% off your entire purchase! You can become a Basementeer here, or in any store.

 #Giving Tuesday is November 27th! Facebook and PayPal are matching donations on Facebook for a total of up to $7 million dollars.

Donate to help us launch a Countywide program that will engage thousands of residents of Contra Costa in new and exciti

In case you plan to make an Amazon purchase any time soon, this week is 10x the normal donation rate - spread the word! Remember to always go to smile.amazon.com (hopefully Sustainable Contra Costa is your beneficiary already!) when you check out so

Cycling is a great benefit in more ways than one. Not only are bicycles more eco-friendly and cost-effective, but they keep you much more active than other forms of transportation. Unfortunately, cycling also puts you at risk for a variety of hazards

Friends, once again we are inviting YOU to submit a photo that will grace the cover of our program booklet at this year's Leadership In Sustainability Awards Gala on September 20th. Take a look at last year's booklet so you can see what we're talking

APPLY TODAY!

Do you know a high school junior and senior interested in energy and water efficiency, receiving valuable job training, and earning $14 an hour?

They can become a CONSERVATION COACH and help residents achieve their sustainability goals. Th

If you're on Nextdoor you may have seen this post from one of our student Conservation Coaches! 

Walnut Creek Saves has a raffle for the month of July - If you sign up for a FREE home consultation, you will be entered to win a solar bluetooth speaker!

Our new shopping guides are hot off the press! Are you looking to upgrade your washer and dryer or install a new irrigation controller to better manage your outdoor water use, but you don’t know where to start? Look no further than our shopping guide

Written by: Evan Enos

I am truly blessed to have the amazing job that I have. At this point in time, I have only conducted two home consultations. The reason I have only been able to conduct two so far is because most appointments are scheduled when I

Written by: Anna Meehan

As of February, I’ve had the privilege of being a Conservation Coach for the Walnut Creek Saves program. Our mission is to help Walnut Creek Residents save electricity, water and natural gas, in hopes of ultimately saving resid