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Celebrated each April since 1970, Earth Day is a time to celebrate our planet and contribute to environmental protection. What actions can you take Earth Day (and every day) to protect our environment?
- Drive Less. Driving is the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area. Bike, walk, take transit, or work from home every chance you can. Check out incentives for changing your commute.
- Volunteer. Grab your gloves and pitch in at a local cleanup event or other volunteer activity.
- Recycle Your Batteries. Contribute to a healthier planet by recycling your old batteries – including e-bike batteries – at drop-off locations throughout Contra Costa. Find locations near you.
- Support Green Businesses. The Green Business Program recognizes businesses that conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and reduce their carbon footprint. If you own a business, become a certified Green Business. If not, support Green Businesses in your area.
- Celebrate Earth Day with others and learn more about sustainability efforts in your community. Discover events happening near you.
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Get Ride-Ready for Bike Month
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May is National Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Day is Thursday, May 15. Now is the time to get ride-ready.
- Make It Easy! Buy an e-bike for a faster and sweat-free ride. Get a $150-$300 cash rebate.
- Inspect Your Gear:
- Bike. Recite your ABC’s: Air, Brakes, and Chain. Our guide shows you what to look for.
- Helmet. Replace your helmet if you see any cracks, if the straps are worn or stretched, if pads or other parts are missing, or if it’s already been in a crash.
- Connect with a Bike Buddy. If you are new to biking or feel nervous about biking to work, invite a friend or coworker to join you on a low-stress weekend test ride to get comfortable with your Bike to Wherever Day route.
- Find Bike Parking. Locate bike racks or lockers at your destination. If biking to BART, fill out our request form for a complimentary $20 BikeLink credit. With it, you can use BikeLink’s network of secure electronic bike lockers at area BART stations.
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Winter Walk Challenge Wrap-Up
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Winter Walk Challenge 2025 was the best yet! Walkers explored their neighborhoods and sent in more than 3,300 photos that fit the weekly challenge themes of spring blooms, parallel lines, finding time, and others. Check out the 2025 Photo Gallery to see some of our favorite images.
Congratulations to Denyu from Walnut Creek, the winner of the iPad Grand Prize, and to the 100 weekly gift card winners. Join us next year for more free fun and prizes!
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California has the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the country. In fact, the state has 48% more EV chargers than gas nozzles.
Benefits of Ownership: When you lease or buy an EV, trips to the gas station disappear and you say goodbye to oil changes, tune ups, and regular trips to the mechanic. Plus, there are federal, state, and local rebates and incentives available for both new and used EVs. Learn More.
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