EcoFest Encinitas: ILACSD DIY Activities & Clothing Swap

Join I Love A Clean San Diego at EcoFest Encinitas for our free DIY Low-Waste Activities & Clothing Swap on Sunday, June 28 from 12-4PM at Encinitas Community Park to learn accessible ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle!  

During the DIY Activities, attendees will have the opportunity to make and take home low waste cleaning, beauty and personal care products. Participants will learn: 

  • Zero waste practices to adopt in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and other household common areas  
  • Sustainable product swaps 
  • Recommendations for local zero waste businesses  

At our Clothing Swap, continue your spring cleaning, empty out the items in the back of your closet and exchange for some secondhand pieces. Slow down your consumption of new clothing by swapping pre-loved items so they can find another home and stay out of our landfills! Let’s recirculate our clothing back into our local community.

  • Please be mindful of donation amount and bring no more than 1 small bag of items (around 10-15 items per person)
  • Ensure donations are lightly used- no rips, stains, or odors
  • You don’t need to donate in order to take items home with you, anyone can bring home a new outfit!

Walk ins welcome, free registration is recommended to stay up to date with all event details and reminders.  Thank you to the City of Encinitas & EcoFest for sponsoring this event. We can’t wait to see you at Encinitas Community Park on June 28! 

Wrecked to Ready: Wetsuit Repair and Upcycling Workshop

Have an old ripped wetsuit laying around that you’re not sure what to do with? Come join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Wrecked to Ready: Wetsuit Repair and Upcycling Workshop at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m.

Note: Wetsuits are NOT required for this event! We will have some available on site for the upcycling activity if you do not have one at home to bring.

Bring in a damaged wetsuit and our partners at Clicbitz will be teaching demos on how to repair minor rips and tears! Learn sewing and patching skills to help extend the life of your suit, and contribute to the circular economy.

They’ll also demo how to upcycle a wetsuit that’s ripped beyond repair and turn it into a can coozie, so bring in suits in any condition – we’ll help you save them from the landfill!

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event!

Re-Cycle: Bike Repair Workshop

Learn how to do basic maintenance and repairs on your bike to extend its life and keep it out of the landfill! Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Encinitas for our free Re-Cycle: Bike Repair Workshop at Cyclovia Encinitas on Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m.

During this event, our partners at Leucadia Cyclery will perform basic bike assessments for safety and can demo simple repairs for those with specific maintenance questions. They’ll also provide quick fixes such as light brake adjustments, tire inflating, and bolt tightening.

Attendees can also learn about proper recycling and disposal of bike parts and accessories like helmets, tires, chains, and other components.

Free registration is required. Thank you to Cyclovia Encinitas for hosting us, Leucadia Cyclery for providing their maintenance services, and to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event!

Transform Food Waste: Natural Textile Dyeing with Food Scraps Workshop

Learn to reduce and transform your food waste! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Transform Food Waste: Natural Textile Dyeing with Food Scraps Workshop at the Encinitas Community Center on Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. During this workshop, we’ll cover:

· How to reduce food waste in the kitchen
· Why it’s so important to keep food waste out of landfills through composting and the organic waste recycling program
· Tips and tricks on how to use the curbside green bin

Attendees can participate in the natural textile dyeing activity facilitated by Sound as Color – get creative and upcycle food scraps into art on natural fiber clothing! Please bring a white 100% natural fiber textile to dye – see FAQ section on the registration page for more details.

We’ll also have the Sprouting Station open for attendees to plant native plant and vegetable seeds to take home and grow!

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event!

Adventures in Sustainability Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you the last installment of a three-part series focusing on how to put your passion into action and share the simplicity of sustainability with your community! On Saturday, May 4, 2019, we will be hosting the Adventures in Sustainability Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The workshop is complimentary and open to the public!

Come by and learn how to fold sustainability practices into everyday hobbies, chores, and even social occasions! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as hosting a party, giving gifts, traveling in confidence, and caring for your pet in a more environmentally conscious way! Join us for this fun, informative workshop and participate in one of the hands-on activities including a ‘make and take’ project and an eco-friendly kids’ craft.

Make and Take Project: Granola ball bites demo and postcard making

Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Decorating gift wrap from zero waste items

Raffle Prizes: Bamboo straws and more to be announced!

In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there!
Register today!

Save Your Scraps Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you the second of a three-part series focusing on conservation in your kitchen! On Saturday, March 2, 2019, we will be hosting the Save Your Scraps Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The workshop is complimentary and open to the public!

Come by and learn how to set up your house for zero waste success! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as keep organics out of the landfill by shopping smart, storing food properly, and composting your scraps! Join us for this fun, informative workshop and participate in one of the hands-on activities including a ‘make and take’ project and an eco-friendly kids’ craft.

Make and Take Project: DIY Vermicompost Bins

Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Creating “Eat Me First” Signs for Sustainable Food Storage

Raffle Prizes: Reusable Produce Bags and Beeswax Wraps (a great alternative to plastic wrap)

In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

At the end of the workshop, 25 participants will be able to create and take home a fully-functioning vermicomposting bin. Please indicate your interest on the registration page. Participants will be added on a first come, first serve basis. Due to supply restrictions, we are limited to 25 participants. Please limit one per household.

See you there!
Register today!

Green Routines Workshop

Green Routines Workshop

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you the first of a three-part series focusing on how to incorporate zero waste routines into your lifestyle! On Saturday, February 2, 2019, we will be hosting the Green Routines in the Home Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The workshop is complimentary and open to the public!

Come by and learn how to set up your house for zero waste success! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as zero waste bathroom tips, sustainable laundry methods, zero waste common areas, and DIY cleaning! Join us for this fun, informative workshop and participate in one of the hands-on activities including a ‘make and take’ project and an eco-friendly kids’ craft.

Make and Take Project: DIY Toothpaste

Eco-Friendly Kids’ Craft: Decorate Spray Bottles for DIY Green Cleaning Solutions

Raffle Prizes: All natural sponges, Dr. Bronner’s soaps, and reusable coffee cups from Ecoffee!

In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there!
Register today!

Green Business Solutions Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Encinitas on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm for our Green Business Solutions Workshop, an interactive evening focused on zero waste business practices! The workshop will be held at the Encinitas Library Community Room located at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.

We will identify the importance of a zero waste lifestyle, how to implement these practices into your business, and the environmental and economic benefits of going green. Whether you work in an office, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models! This is a great opportunity for you to network and share ideas for creating a more eco-conscious work space.

See you there!
Register today!

Encinitas Zero Waste Workshop: Home

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Encinitas to bring you another Zero Waste Workshop! On Saturday, February 3, 2018, we will be hosting the Zero Waste 101: Home Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the EUSD Farm Lab located at 441 Quail Gardens Road, Encinitas, CA 92024. The event is completely FREE and open to the public. This is the first of a three-part series on transitioning your home into a zero waste space!

Come by and learn how to set up your house for zero waste success! Visit educational booths addressing topics such as zero waste bathroom tips, sustainable laundry methods, zero waste common areas, and DIY cleaning! Participate in one of the hands-on activities that will be available for all ages, including a kids craft and a make-and-take project! Bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Swap ‘n’ Shop participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Make sure to stick around for our raffle where you have the opportunity to win sustainable prizes that will help with your zero waste journey!

Get registered today to reserve your spot! We hope to see you there!

Encinitas Green Business Workshop

Join us for an informational and interactive session focusing on zero waste business practices. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, I Love A Clean San Diego will be partnering with the City of Encinitas to host a Green Business Solutions Workshop at the Encinitas Library. We will identify the importance of a zero waste lifestyle, how to implement these practices in your business, and the environmental and economic benefits of going green. Whether you work in an office, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models. This will be a great opportunity for you to network and share ideas for creating a more eco-conscious workspace.