South Bay Business Environmental Coalition Profile
 P.O. Box 343, El Segundo, CA, 90245-0343
WHO is the SBBEC?
SBBEC is comprised of representatives from the private and public sectors of the South Bay area of Los Angeles County who sought a forum in 1991 to express common concerns for environmental issues and regulations impacting businesses and communities. Business entities, government agencies, and communities pool their expertise in a cooperative relationship to improve the environment shared by all.
WHAT is our Purpose?
SBBEC's mission is to assist businesses in developing and sharing environmental programs, ideas, concepts and issues that will lead to the encouragement of environmental sustainability in our communities and to promote business development. Towards this end, SBBEC seeks to:

promote environmental awareness through education;

expand our pool of expertise to assist businesses in developing environmental programs;

promote the protection and preservation of natural resources through environmental sustainability;

encourage responsible environmental practices, polices and standards;

act as a liaison between businesses, local government and communities on environmental issues;

assist businesses in developing credible environmental programs that promote cost savings and return on investment;

help businesses in preparing and applying for state solid waste diversion awards (WRAP).

HOW does it achieve its Purpose?
SBBEC reaches out to businesses and communities through our informational programs, and to our youth through our K -12 environmental education programs.
Business, government and community outreach is accomplished through:

meetings;

educational forums;

and seminars/workshops.
The SBBEC's Cities Subcommittee combines governments and businesses in networking and assisting with state waste reduction requirements. The group meets monthly to share ideas and best practices. One of the group's key projects is the annual Regional Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Awards Ceremony, held to honor local businesses for their exemplary waste reduction efforts. This unique event is the only such ceremony in the state, partnering the business community, local government and the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Youth outreach is sought through activities on two levels:
K-8 The annual Environmental Science Fair is hosted by the SBBEC for students in grades 5-8 to showcase their ideas on using Earth's natural resources more responsibly and effectively. Students and their schools are presented with awards, cash, recognition and publicity. Are you interested in being a judge? Please contact us and we will send you some information. No scientific background required: just a desire to interact with young students and an interest in our environment.
High School and Young Adults SBBEC sponsors the Explorer Post program, a division of the Boy Scouts of America, by providing mentorship for high school students and young adults pursuing an interest in the environmental fields. The SBBEC's first Environmental Explorer Post #2005 was established in Carson, California in 1997.


WHY participate?
It's beneficial to you and your organization. We provide an opportunity to network with other professionals and to share expertise on environmental issues, including recycling, cost cutting and regulatory compliance.
It's rewarding. Being a part of a team setting worthwhile goals instills a sense of esprit de corps and excitement. Achieving the goals of the organization promotes a sense of personal value, accomplishment and pride.
It's the right thing to do. We owe it to ourselves to remain in awe of our natural resouces. We should do all we can to do no harm to our environment so that it is preserved for our future generations. To do this, we must pool our expertise and experience to find workable, sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
It's a successful non-profit volunteer organization. We proactively strive to preserve and enhance our natural resources. All of our members volunteer their time and talents to make the SBBEC one of the most respected groups of its kind in the state.
 
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