County Treasurer, Superintendent Visit Sustainable Surplus

San Diego County Treasurer, Dan McAllister and Assistant Superintendent of Business Administration for the Office of Education, Lora Duzyk, visited Sustainable Surplus’ warehouse facility.  This was McAllister’s second visit.  “I really wanted Lora to see the good work Sustainable Surplus is doing,” he said.

Duzyk and McAllister were able to observe first-hand all the preparation SSE’s team accomplished for their next BYOB – Bring-Your-Own-Box event. 

At the event, attendees are invited to bring an empty box and fill it with free office supplies. “We are expecting over 50 teachers and another dozen or more nonprofit charges to attend,” said Sue Prelozni, SSE executive director. 

As 90 percent of a teacher’s budget is office supplies, Duzyk was keen to learn about the BYOB and get the word out to the 42 school districts she works with.  She commented, “This would be a tremendous help to any teacher in our county.” 

In addition to office supplies, teachers have access to furniture and lab supplies for a small handling fee.  “They often come for the free supplies, but leave with an additional chair or bookcase,” Prelozni added.

For information on the BYOB please email here.