Germany just set a new national record for renewable energy use.
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Monday, May 29, 2017
Germany Sets New Record on Sustainable Energy Use
Friday, May 5, 2017
SSE to Launch Binational Coalition of Nonprofits with Partner in MX
MEDIA RELEASE
Local nonprofit, Sustainable Surplus Exchange (SSE) is
forming a Binational Coalition of Nonprofits with an organization in
Tijuana, Comité Binacional Unidos por la Niñez (Binational Committee
United for the Children - CBUN) to facilitate cross-border donation of items
and reduce waste from going to the landfill and river.
Both SSE and CBUN have missions to repurpose still useful
items to the community and to support the environment. “It just makes good sense for us to work
together and collaborate on projects to increase the number of people who can
benefit,” said CBUN Director Adolfo Delgado.
The two organizations are establishing an alliance, along with the
governments of Tijuana and Rosarito to strengthen the work they do in the
following areas:
- Redistribution
of donated furniture, computers, school desks, et al to community
organizations
- Environmental
education - especially for children
- Investigation
of the environmental impact of donation versus disposal
Through the alliance, the organizations seek to obtain and
share, preferably donated, warehouse space in San Diego’s South Bay to manage
the cross border donations of items.
“Too often we have items that cannot be repurposed in the US, but are
acceptable for donation to Mexico,” said SSE CEO, Sue Prelozni. “We’ve been struggling for two years to find
a good solution, and with this coalition we are on a good path to do so.”
CBUN and SSE will be hosting a joint media day on May 8,
beginning at 10:30 am at City Hall in Tijuana. According to Mr. Delgado,
there will be governmental dignitaries from both sides of the border, joining
in the event, including from the City of Tijuana, Councilwoman Monica Vega,
President of the Commission to Protect the Environment, City of Tijuana, Juan Eduardo Pérez Gutierrez, Director of
Environmental Protection XXII, and Nayeli Alcocer, Director of the Department
of Human Development and Education of CBUN.
From the US, SSE’s team will include Ms. Prelozni and Board
Director Charlie Copelan and be joined by Denice Garcia, Director of
International Affairs of Mayor Faulconer’s Office, Mayor Serge Dedina of
Imperial Beach, Gustavo De La Fuente, Director of the Smart Border Coalition,
and Manuel Medrano, Senior Recycling Specialist, Office of Sustainability, City
of Chula Vista.
Monday, April 3, 2017
SSE Receives Las Patronas Grant
Sustainable Surplus received a grant from Las Patronas to purchase inventory management and moving equipment.
"We are so grateful for Las Patronas support -- and the timing is perfect as we prepare to move into another facility," said SSE CEO Sue Prelozni. SSE will be purchasing furniture dollies, a pallet jack, a handlift truck and other tools to handle the donated items.
Las Patronas is committed to providing financial assistance to non-profit organizations in San Diego County that provide valuable community service and to continuing their tradition of service to enhance the quality of life in our community. Their giving focuses on the areas of health, education, social services and cultural arts
"We are so grateful for Las Patronas support -- and the timing is perfect as we prepare to move into another facility," said SSE CEO Sue Prelozni. SSE will be purchasing furniture dollies, a pallet jack, a handlift truck and other tools to handle the donated items.
Las Patronas is committed to providing financial assistance to non-profit organizations in San Diego County that provide valuable community service and to continuing their tradition of service to enhance the quality of life in our community. Their giving focuses on the areas of health, education, social services and cultural arts
Thursday, March 30, 2017
SSE Executive Director Nominated for Athena Pinnacle Award
Sustainable Surplus is proud to announce that it's executive director, Sue Prelozni, has been nominated for the prestigious Athena Pinnacle Award. Athena's Pinnacle Awards exist to recognize extraordinary women, men and organizations who have shown dedication to in promoting Athena's mission of fostering the personal and professional growth of women through mentoring, education, recognition, and leadership training.
Awards are given in seven categories. Sue is elected for her efforts in green technology. The awards gala will be held May 4 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
On the Path to Bi-National Nonprofit Collaboration
In pursuit of cross border donation and environmental education for children, SSE executive director Sue Prelozni and Board Director Charlie Copelan met with the Director of Comite Binacional Unidos por la Ninez, Adolfo Delgado.
One of the goals of the coalition is to facilitate the movement of donated items from the US to Mexico. The organizations plan to acquire and share warehouse space near Otay.
The Comite Binacional is a joint venture with non-profits Bibliotecas Hermanas, Read a Book, Surrendered Ministries, Hilarious Givers and Humanitarian Cruz Verde BC.
Director Delgado said, "It just makes sense to collaborate as our missions and goals are very similar."
"This was the first of several meetings to come," Prelozni added.
Stay tuned for the progress report!
One of the goals of the coalition is to facilitate the movement of donated items from the US to Mexico. The organizations plan to acquire and share warehouse space near Otay.
The Comite Binacional is a joint venture with non-profits Bibliotecas Hermanas, Read a Book, Surrendered Ministries, Hilarious Givers and Humanitarian Cruz Verde BC.
Director Delgado said, "It just makes sense to collaborate as our missions and goals are very similar."
"This was the first of several meetings to come," Prelozni added.
Stay tuned for the progress report!
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| Charlie Copelan, Nayeli Alcocer, Aldolfo Delgado, Sue Prelozni |
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
SSE Hosts Holiday BYOB
It will be the last BYOB (Bring Your Own Box) event of the year - the Holiday BYOB - on Thursday, December 8.
Teachers and nonprofit staff are invited to Sustainable Surplus' warehouse and to bring an empty box and fill it with free office and lab supplies.
"I think they also come for the cookies and hot apple cider," says SSE executive director Sue Prelozni.
PLUS - there will be a visit from Santa Claus!
Photos from 2015 Holiday BYOB
Teachers and nonprofit staff are invited to Sustainable Surplus' warehouse and to bring an empty box and fill it with free office and lab supplies.
"I think they also come for the cookies and hot apple cider," says SSE executive director Sue Prelozni.
PLUS - there will be a visit from Santa Claus!
Photos from 2015 Holiday BYOB
Monday, November 14, 2016
How SSE Staff Spend Their Weekends
Feeding the Homeless at San Diego Rescue Mission - November 19th
As part of the Live Well San Diego Lions, SSE director Sue Prelozni joined a group of six fellow Lions to feed the homeless and underprivileged at the San Diego Rescue Mission. The SD Humane Society was on hand to offer temporary housing for the participants' dogs while they ate, as well as treats, food and other supplies for their pets.
The furry friends of our homeless being cared for by SDHS
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The Warehouse - Open House - November 10th & 12th
SSE raised $3,000 and distributed at least 85 items to local nonprofits and small businesses.
-- Thank you, everyone!
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As part of the Live Well San Diego Lions, SSE director Sue Prelozni joined a group of six fellow Lions to feed the homeless and underprivileged at the San Diego Rescue Mission. The SD Humane Society was on hand to offer temporary housing for the participants' dogs while they ate, as well as treats, food and other supplies for their pets.
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| Sue with SD Rescue Mission Director Herb Johnson |
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| Live Well Lions cutting cake |
The furry friends of our homeless being cared for by SDHS
The Warehouse - Open House - November 10th & 12th
SSE raised $3,000 and distributed at least 85 items to local nonprofits and small businesses.
-- Thank you, everyone!
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| Out-going student desks to a local school |
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| SSE Treasurer Steve Hermes with volunteers Bret & Carleigh |
The Walk for Multiple Sclerosis - November 4th - 6th
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| MS Walk - Rest Stop 2 |
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| SSE Exec Admin Elise MacAndrew and her mom, Stacey |
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