Community Series: Kickstart Your Summer with a Garden
Wondering how to make the most of your San Diego Summer? We’ve got the answer… a garden! Growing your own food or making the switch to locally sourced foods have both health and environmental benefits....
View ArticleSummer 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Dear Solana Center Community,As we hit the halfway mark of 2021, I am humbled by the success you help Solana Center achieve through your volunteerism, financial contributions, participation in our...
View ArticleCommunity Series: Waste Not With Upcycling
One person’s trash has the potential to be another person’s treasure thanks to the powerful process of upcycling! Upcycling is a conventional process in which by-products and other used materials are...
View ArticleDon’t Waste Summer’s Bounty!
Summer is officially here! Have you attended your local farmer’s market to check out the seasonal bounty yet? Visiting your local farmer's market can be a wonderful experience where you get to explore...
View ArticleGet Started for Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July is here! Choosing to refuse and prevent plastic use in everyday living all year round is a great intention. We’re sharing some inspiration all month long to help you get...
View ArticleWhich Composting Method is Right for You!
Have you ever wondered “what is the best composting method for me?” There are many options for how to personally deal with food waste and a lot of different factors to consider. If you are feeling...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Demonstration Site Tour Modeling Watershed Protection To...
Demonstration Site Tour Modeling Watershed Protection to Counteract Climate Change Hosted by Solana Center for Environmental Innovation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14th, 2021WHAT: With the County's...
View ArticleNEWS RELEASE: CLIMATE MITIGATION & CIRCULAR WASTE PRACTICES SHOWCASED IN SAN...
RAMONA - Federal, state, and regional elected officials and staff visited a Ramona equestrian center last week to witness an operating circular waste operation that abates runoff and diverts 20 tons of...
View ArticleRotline: How often do I turn my compost pile?
Rotline Question: How often do I turn my compost pile?Answer: We love this question, mainly because the answer is so incredibly forgiving. How often you turn your compost depends on what you are...
View ArticleComposting worms don't like citrus or spicy foods - here's why!
If you have a worm bin at home you may already know that red wriggler composting worms have a big appetite. Some would say that the way to a worm's heart is through their stomach! But just like humans,...
View ArticleSolana Center's Fall 2021 Newsletter
Dear Solana Center Community,This past month was big for climate and social justice. Now more than ever, all effort is needed to counteract climate change following the recently released UN...
View ArticleTop Three Reasons to Become a Master Composter
Blog Post by Master Composter Graduate, Tammy Churchill. When I registered for the Master Composter Class in early 2020, I did not have much experience composting, as my neglected passive pile would...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Composting as a Family
Teaching kids how to be responsible stewards of our home planet can start in their early years! Along with spending time in nature, composting is a great way to introduce children to the environment...
View ArticleCheck out the work we did together in 2020-2021! | Impact Report
We are proud to share our 2020-2021 Impact Report.With the support and enthusiasm of our community, we:Reached and educated thousands of San Diego residents and businesses on the importance of...
View ArticleMicrogrids Help Communities Become More Climate Resistant
In 2013, SDG&E installed the country’s first utility-scale microgrid. Since then, SDG&E has built four more microgrids to help lessen the impact of public safety power shutoffs, also known as...
View ArticleNEW Plastic Bag Recycling Program!
Tell a friend, we've got a new plastic bag recycling program at Solana Center! Thanks to our partner Plastic Beach for making recycling easier for plastic materials that can't go in your standard blue...
View ArticleFrom the Rotline: What should I do with my worms while on a trip?
Rotline Question: "What should I do with my worms while on a trip?"Answer: Depending on the length of your trip, you will likely not need to do anything at all. Even a new population of worms only...
View ArticleWinter Quarterly Newsletter
Dear Solana Center Community,As we head into the last month of 2021, we are excitedly looking forward to the environmental progress the new year will hold. State Bill 1383 is rolling out on January 1,...
View ArticleHow Can Cutting Your Food Waste Help the Climate?
Food waste is a common problem many households and food establishments are faced with. Throwing away food scraps and leftovers that could have been eaten Seems like an easy solution but in reality,...
View ArticleCompost in the Community - Fountain of Youth Juice
We visited Fountain of Youth Juice, our neighbors in Encinitas to talk about food waste in our latest "Compost in the Community" feature.Fountain of Youth Juice has been working with Solana Center for...
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