News & Updates

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Rotline Question: Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me!

Nov 16 2017

Question: I love my new Solana Center composting kitchen caddy, but I’ve recently noticed an intruder that’s even more excited about my kitchen caddy than I am: fruit flies! The flies swarm around my caddy, especially when I open it to add scraps to my caddy. I’m worried that they’re reproducing and will become a greater nuisance than...
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SDG&E Offers Renewable Energy for Residents

Nov 13 2017

You don't have to own your home to go solar! Our partners, SDG&E now offer a renewable energy option for those who rent or don’t have the ability to adopt solar due to costs or the inability to put panels on their rooftop. SDG&E’s EcoChoice program gives customers the option to purchase up to 100% clean, renewable energy. With...

San Diego Business Journal to Honor Solana Center’s Jessica Toth

Nov 6 2017

Solana Center for Environmental Innovations’ Executive Director, Jessica Toth has been named by the San Diego Business Journal as one of its 100 outstanding women business leaders.
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The Scoop on Poop - Composting Livestock Manure

Oct 8 2017

Horses, rabbits, and goats; oh my! All that manure attracting those flies! Improperly dealt with manure not only attracts  flies, it is also a major cause of storm water pollution. Runoff from manure contains high concentrations of pathogens such as bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Manure is also high in nutrients such as phosphorus...
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Pre-order Discounted Rain Barrels from Solana Center

Oct 8 2017

Rainwater: Catch it San Diego! Solana Center is rebooting its rain barrel sales! Harvesting rainwater in rain barrels is an excellent way to reduce potable water used in landscape maintenance. In the garden, rain barrels allow gardeners to collect and reuse rainwater on their plants. Rainwater is healthier for plants because it is free...
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New Energy Usage Charge Encourages Using Less

Oct 5 2017

Did you know 40% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they are turned off? If we all did just one thing to lower our energy use, what an impact that would make!
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Fall 2017 Newsletter

Oct 2 2017

Update from our Executive Director I’m excited about the innovative programs Solana Center is initiating and proud of how we remain true to our mission to mobilize the local community to address our region’s most pressing environmental issues. 
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Volunteer Spotlight: Marie Struttmann

Sep 18 2017

Marie Struttmann became a certified Encinitas Master Composter in the Spring and has been a steady volunteer since the moment she registered!  Marie Struttmann became a certified Encinitas Master Composter in the spring and has been a steady volunteer since the moment she registered!  How did you find Solana Center and start volunteering...
Worm Bins Ant Research by Solana Center Interns

How To Save Your Worm Bins From Aggressive Ants

Sep 18 2017

By Maddie Ergastolo and Kelly Bernd

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil!

Aug 14 2017

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil! Join a compost pilot program and earn money! $3.75 million available for California farmers and ranchers. Funding is available for you from the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) to:

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