It's Time for a Change ... Sustainable Contra Costa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started in 2007 by five Contra Costa residents passionate about promoting sustainable practices within our community.  SCOCO's goal is to move the sustainability movement into the consciousness of the masses so that our children are healthier, our economy stronger and our world remains a viable place to live for generations to come. Our programs serve to educate, connect, and inspire people to make their homes, schools, businesses, community, and lives more sustainable.                                                                                         Join Our Mailing List! Contra Costa's First 350 Home & Garden Challenge - what will your action be? May 12-13, Contra Costa citizens collectively taking 350 actions to grow food, save water, conserve energy, and build our community stronger, healthier, cleaner, and more resilient. That's the goal of Contra Costa County's First Annual 350 Home & Garden Challenge. Let the 350 Challenge inspire YOU to undertake a project or two that you've been meaning to do for years. We invite you, your organizations, and businesses to rise to the challenge and help us meet our goal! Click here for ideas, incentives, rebates, and how-to Action Guides REGISTER YOUR ACTION TODAY! Help spread the word 350 Challenge Flyer and Community Organizing sheet.   SPONSORSHIP information Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Every year, community, business, and government leaders come together to celebrate  and honor those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa communitites heathy, beautiful, clean, and resilient - for the long run. Submit your nomination for the 2012 Sustainability Awards! Congratulations 2011 Award Winners! Large Business - Allied Waste         Finalist: Pacific Plaza Small Business - Food Service Technology Center         Finalists: Chavez Center's Green and Clean Government - Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority         Finalists: Pleasant Hill Library Community - RYSE Center  and Sustainable Lafayette         Finalists: Eden Housing School - Meher School         Finalist: Buena Vista "SWAT" (Students Wild About Trash) Team Individual - Cindy Egan Finalists: Janet Thomas Lifetime Achievement - Mary Lou Laubscher See the Awards Program and Finalist profiles here Want to Save Energy and Make Your Home More Comfortable? Start With a Home Energy Audit Through the end of 2012, PG&E is offering $4,000 in rebates for home improvement projects that lower your utility bill, conserve water and natural resources, and make your home more comfortable. Click here to learn more