Equinox Project

02/08/2019

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with The Nonprofit Institute at USD. This new collaboration helps the Equinox Project further create data-driven resources that strengthen our San Diego regional community.

01/10/2019

San Ysidro is one of the busiest land borders in the world. Developments in Tijuana and Baja California are crucial components of the San Diego region's continued economic prosperity and quality of life.

In the biggest border town in America, a new generation of lifestyle visionaries are finding inspiration in Mexico’s culture and cuisine.

01/08/2019

Learn about aquaponics systems this Saturday with San Diego Leaders 2020 and ECOLIFE Conservation.

Join Leaders 2020 on January 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to tour ECOLIFE Conservation's BRAND NEW Aquaponics Innovation Center!

During the tour, you will learn the science of aquaponics, how an aquaponics system functions, ways ECOLIFE programs benefit the community the environment and have the chance to ask questions. This is a great opportunity for farmers, educators, and anyone interested in aquaponics to learn more about sustainable growing and interact with a small-scale commercial system.

Following the tour, everyone is invited for a no-host lunch at Stone Brewing in Escondido!

Register- http://energycenter.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&ccse-menu=none&id=2855

12/05/2018

Thinking about heading to the beach after the rain clears? that the County of San Diego - Environmental Health advises beach users to avoid contact with ocean and bay waters for at least 3 days (72 hours) after rainfall ends. http://www.sdbeachinfo.com/

11/29/2018

1 in 7 people in San Diego County experience food insecurity. The San Diego Hunger Coalition is a nonprofit that bring organizations across the county together in the fight against hunger. Learn about the ways they are fighting hunger in your community: https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org

11/27/2018

that studes estimate that as much as 1 million tons of organic waste is generated in our county annually and only 2% of food material is sent to composting facilities? Check out the to learn more: http://energycenter.org/equinox/dashboard/landfill-waste-disposal

11/22/2018

Happy Thanksgiving! Will you pledge to this holiday weekend? Retailers like REI and Patagonia are helping to shift the focus from consumerism to spending more time outdoors with loved ones.

11/15/2018

Composting helps divert nutrient-rich organic matter away from the landfill and back into the soil. The City of Chula Vista Government offers a free 7-week Master Composter Course that provides training in the art and science of composting. The course covers traditional composting, vermicomposting, soil health, environmental impacts, and more. Learn more: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/composting

11/13/2018

that the Miramar and Otay landfills are among the county's largest emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas? Groups like the San Diego Food System Alliance are advocating for carbon farming and other climate-smart agricultural practices. Check out the to learn more: http://energycenter.org/equinox/dashboard/landfill-waste-disposal

11/06/2018

that one-third of all land-filled materials in San Diego are organics? Green waste (not including food scraps) such as yard trimmings and other landscaping materials make up a bulk of the organics waste produced.

Check out the to learn more: http://energycenter.org/equinox/dashboard/landfill-waste-disposal

11/01/2018

What are the ways you can reduce, reuse and recycle waste this holiday season? The Waste Free SD initiative by I Love A Clean San Diego is a valuable resource for learning how you can reduce and recycle waste in your community. Learn more: http://www.wastefreesd.org/