It's Time for a Change ... Sustainable Contra Costa is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing programs and services that educate residents, students, businesses, and community leaders about how to implement sustainable practices. We believe that every choice matters in making sure our children are healthy, our economy strong, and our environment remains beautiful for many decades. Since its inception in 2007, SCOCO has grown into one of the broadest reaching nonprofits in Contra Costa providing tools and resources that help people take action.                                                                         Stay connected - Join Our e-Mail List! Contra Costa's First 350 Home & Garden Challenge - 997 actions! Together, we did it...997 actions to grow food, save water, conserve energy, and build our communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient were registered in Contra Costa's first 350 Home & Garden Challenge! Our goal was 350 collective actions throughout Contra Costa so thanks to all who participated - nearly tripling the goal!  Inspired to take action? Our Action Guides are here - steps, rebates, incentives and local resources - help you make your home and garden sustainable!  Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Each 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. Recognize an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business for their good work and celebrate the accomplishments in Contra Costa County! Nominations will be accepted in the Spring Congratulations 2012 Award Winners! Large Business - John Muir Health Commute Solutions Finalist: Rossmoor Small Business - Natural Home Cleaning Finalist: Nature's Bounty Government - El Cerrito Recycling & Environmental Resource Center         Finalist: Mt. View Sanitary District Smart Growth - City of Concord's Naval Weapons Station Planning Community - The Urban Farmers         Finalist: The Gardens at Heather Farm School - Mt. Diablo High School Food for a Healthy Community         Finalist: Eagle Peak Montessori School Individual - Janet Thomas Finalists: Toris Jaeger, Bea Moore Lifetime Achievement - John Chapman See the Awards Program and Finalist profiles here See Awards Gala video here