Posts by Kate Kesner
Winter Quarterly Newsletter – 2024
Dear friend of Solana Center, As we near the end of 2024, I’m reflecting on all we’ve achieved and how well we’ve prepared for the coming year. In support of cities throughout California, we ran the first Edible Food Inspection Training course in support of SB 1383, which we are now geared up to offer quarterly. We…
Read MoreFall Quarterly Newsletter – 2024
Dear Solana Center supporter, Our Green Living Tour is coming up! Learn about water conservation, waste reduction, and soil health THIS Saturday, September 28th from 10 – 11 a.m. at our home base in Encinitas. Our docent will also show you our worm bins and eco demonstration garden. The tour is free, with donations encouraged if financially feasible.…
Read MoreSummer Quarterly Newsletter – 2024
Dear friend of the Earth, Do you work for or manage a food-generating business? Check out our FREE food waste prevention webinar TODAY from 2 – 3 p.m. to learn how you can safely donate food and send inedible food to be composted or anaerobically digested. Plus, the average food-generating business saves money by investing in food loss and…
Read MoreClimate Solutions: How Do I Add Compost to Container Plants?
Container gardening is an incredible solution to a variety of growing woes, especially when it comes to the creative and economical use of space. Gardeners lacking backyards or yards with full sun exposure, gardeners working with truly difficult soil, and new gardeners looking to gain confidence in the craft are common beneficiaries of the practice.…
Read MoreSustainable Food Storage Options
Have you ever gone shopping for fresh fruits and veggies to find you’re surprised by how much plastic packaging you see around them? It is not uncommon to see fruits sold in plastic clamshell containers or plastic bags offered to bag loose vegetables at most grocery stores. Depending on what you’re looking to buy sometimes packaging is unavoidable. But we’ve gathered a few…
Read MoreClimate Solutions: Is Ink Bad for Worms?
Question: May I add shredded mail and computer paper to my worm and garden compost bins? Are the inks toxic? Answer: That is a frequently asked question, thanks for bringing it to the blog! The inks used today in newspapers, boxes etc. are non-toxic and are readily broken down through composting. However, the see-through address…
Read MoreFood Waste Warrior: Liz Murphy of Santosha Nutrition 🍓
Liz Murphy, founder of Santosha Nutrition, speaks on how food waste prevention impacts her San Diego business: “Santosha was founded on the principles of supporting local farmers and lowering waste. When I purchase produce from the market it is really important to me that I use as much of the product as possible. It respects the…
Read MoreWhat’s Solana Center up to for Earth Month? 🌎
Check out our Earth Month events! Workshops Outreach Booths Open Volunteer Opportunities
Read MoreSpring Quarterly Newsletter – 2024
Dear neighbor, Young eco-stewards are finding ways to transform our use-it and lose-it culture into one of greater respect for our planet. The Solana Beach School District has a waste sorting program, initiated through Solana Center and EDCO consultations, in which older students teach younger ones how to divert food from the landfill. In addition, 30 San…
Read MoreDr. Bronner’s Is Reducing Its Plastic Use
🌎 Dr. Bronner’s is taking bold steps to reduce plastic production and pollution. 🌎 How? 🌈 All of Dr. Bronner’s plastic bottles are 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, reducing new plastic production 🧴 🌈 The B Corp recently introduced a new paper soap refill carton. This carton is made with 80% less plastic and uses fewer…
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