In the News ... ________________________ Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Award Winners 2011 October 2011 Read more _______________ SCOCO Featured in Walnut Creek Magazine July/August 2010 Read more _______________________________ Leaders Celebrated at the 2010 SCOCO Awards Gala October 2010 Read more _______________________________ Sustainable Contra Costa Recognized in  Diablo Magazine's Eco Awards Issue April 2010 The East Bay has always been a leader in the green movement. It's now obvious that going green isn't just a chic choice, but a necessary one, on a planet with an ever-growing population and dwindling natural resources. With important issues—ranging from locally grown food to renewable fuel sources—taking center stage, the East Bay finds itself in the national epicenter of the eco-arena. With our cutting-edge national labs acting as incubators for green-tech businesses and an abundance of eco-friendly entrepreneurs, jobs and opportunity will follow. Here are the 10 people, organizations, and businesses leading the way into the bright, green future. Read more _________________________  No Impact Project Experiment The No Impact Experiment is a one-week carbon cleanse. It is a chance for you to see what a difference no-impact living can have on your quality of life. It’s not about giving up creature comforts but an opportunity for you to test whether the modern “conveniences” you take for granted are actually making you happier or just eating away at your time and money. Joining is simple! Visit noimpactproject.org and click How It Works for step-by-step instructions and download our How-To Manual for day-by-day guidelines here. Watch inspiring videos from past participants about their lessons from the week and what motivated them to try it. ____________________________  Local Sustainability Leaders are Celebrated at the First Annual SCOCO Awards October 15, 2009  The crowd was buzzing with excitement while enjoying local wine and food at the Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala, held at the Gardens at Heather Farm. “We never expected the first awards event to be quite as wonderful and popular as it was – we actually had to stop selling tickets”, said Tina King Neuhausel, Board Chair of Sustainable Contra Costa. “For a nonprofit starting out with no budget, it takes a community to build excitement and interest, and that's exactly what is happening here in Contra Costa”. The event celebrated the efforts and accomplishments of over 60 nominees. The six winners are all doing things that not only help our environment, but also help people and strengthen our communities.  Please click here to download the complete news release. Sustainable Contra Costa Awards honors businesses, government programs, community groups, non-profits, and individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. To view the complete list of award winners and sponsors, please click here.