Plastic Pollution Global Problem. Local Solutions. The Problem

Tuesday, April 23rd
9am - 11am

Solana Beach Community Center
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Plastic Pollution
Global Problem. Local Solutions.
The Problem

Please join us for this informative talk with Solana Beach City Leaders regarding the impact of single-use plastics in our community.

Single-use plastics are a growing environmental problem worldwide. Plastic pollution reaches our oceans and endangers marine life, ultimately entering our food chain and eroding our health. Plastic trash debris flows off our shores and into ocean currents that swirl the plastic pieces into gyres of floating trash. One gyre, called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is floating in the Pacific between California and Hawaii and by some estimates the garbage patch is larger than the country of Mexico. The plastic in these garbage patches does not decompose, but rather it breaks up into smaller and smaller pieces, which are then often ingested by marine life.

Through data collected from beach clean ups, the following items are among the most often found polluting our beaches and winding up in our ocean: plastic bottle caps, plastic beverage bottles, plastic bags, plastic straws and stirrers, plastic lids, plastic utensils, foam takeout containers, plastic takeout containers, plastic cups and plates, and foam cups and plates.
Many cities, states and countries are responding throughout the world. California bans most single use plastic bags, and allows restaurants to provide plastic straws only on request. Over 120 cities in our state have gone farther, significantly reducing the amount of single use plastics they discard.

Solana Beach Action

Solana Beach has long been a leader in Environmental Sustainability. In order to address Global Warming, the City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2017 [Click here to view Climate Action Plan] with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2035 from levels measured in 2010.
Because waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, one of the measures in the Climate Action Plan calls for the diversion of 90% of solid waste away from the landfills (Measure W-1). Plastics also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions via fossil fuels used in the materials and production of plastic products.
Based on the Climate Action Plan, and to address the local and global plastics problem, City Council incorporated the reduction of one-time plastic use items into its Work Plan and directed the Climate Action Commission to research potential plastic restrictions and propose measures for City Council to consider enacting in Solana Beach.
The Climate Action Commission researched and compiled measures enacted in other cities to come up with a list of recommended measures for the Solana Beach City Council to consider. The recommended measures were presented to City Council at a public meeting on November 13, 2018. Council received the recommendations and directed Staff to reach out to the business community and residents for review and comment.

40th Annual Fiesta del Sol 2019

40th Annual - Fiesta del Sol 2019
Saturday / Sunday – May 18th and May 19th 2019
The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Fiesta del Sol is happening May 18th and 19th of 2019! With a brand new interactive website and the best performers of any Fiesta del Sol, 2019’s Fiesta del Sol is shaping up to be legendary! The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce has hosted this free 2-day Music & Crafts Event for 40 years as a kick-off to Summer in Solana Beach and give back to our amazing community! Once again, the Belly Up is providing an exceptional lineup of musicians to perform over the two day event; which also includes our local community talent. In addition, we have a fun, and exciting Children’s Area set up for families to enjoy rides, games, and a climbing wall. Just like last year, we have expanded music entertainment to Cedros Design District where they will be celebrating with bands and shopping specials throughout the weekend. Parking is free and options for parking have been expanded, making it easier to park and catch one of our frequently scheduled shuttles. Don’t forget that bus, Amtrak and Coaster transportation drops off right across the street from the Fiesta del Sol main entrance. Why not make a day (or two) of it???
Fiesta del Sol truly has something for everyone. Food Trucks, exceptional specialty food vendors, Arts & Crafts area, Sponsor area, Solana Beach Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, wine and beer garden, rides, hundreds of vendors and much more! Come join the fun and entertainment that is Fiesta del Sol. Best of all… it’s free!
Want to know more??? Visit www.FiestaDelSol.net

June Networking Luncheon | Appear Bigger than Your Budget Allows w/ Diane Forster

Details
The marketplace is so crowded, therefore it’s challenging to stand out as the specialist that you are. With all the fragmentation, the question becomes where do you put your sales and marketing efforts that will net you the greatest returns while serving the highest number of people? You don’t need a big budget or a fancy website to make a big impact. What most entrepreneurs and business owners need are ways to position themselves in a unique, engaging way with their audience and leave them feeling that they get you, they like you, they trust you, they want more of you.

Diane Forster:
Highly engaging, inspiring, and motivating, Diane Forster is a Best Selling Author, Award Winning Inventor, TV Host, Podcaster, TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Intentional Living Expert and Reinvention Specialist. With over 35 years of experience, including a successful career in TV sales and advertising, she has sold over $100,000,000 in ad sales for some of the largest companies in the world, cultivated strong relationships with her clients and partners. She also invented a kitchen product called, “The Spifter” that won an Innovation Award at the International Housewares Show in Chicago and was one of only 65 products honored out of 30,000 new entries that year. She’s been featured on QVC, ABC, CBS, Chicago Tribune, SD Voyager, Small Business Digest, and writes for Inventor’s Digest Magazine as well as her own blog and TV Show, I HAVE TODAY with Diane Forster. She also hosts lives workshops and coaches clients privately. Her diverse background in sales, marketing, branding, authoring, TV hosting, inventing and coaching makes her skill set so unique, which creates rapid results for her clients.

Alfonso’s Amazing Menu:
Appetizer
Chips & Salsa
Entrée
Mexican Salad w/ Chicken Grilled Tomato, bell peppers, onions, kidney beans & Mexican Cheese
Veggie Fajitas* Sauteed fajitas, onions, bell peppers & tomato
Fish Taco* 2 grilled fish tacos, corn tortillas, cabbage, salsa fresca + chipotle sauce
Cost:
Members – $18 Non-Members – $25
All are welcome!