Impact Report 2023-2024
Waste to Wonder Making climate solutions practical since 1983. Explore Solana Center’s 2023-2024 work by the numbers. Down to Earth: Serving San Diego County Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is an award-winning environmental 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983. Located in Encinitas, we serve all of San Diego County. Our classes, workshops, and events focus on…
Read MoreWinter 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 MoreComposting Success Story: Melody Plan
Master Composter Melody Plan shares her inspiration for her new children’s book Inside the Compost Bin.
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 MoreSolana Center Receives 2015 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award in Waste Reduction
The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, building public-private partnerships and strengthening the State’s economy. The annual Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership…
Read MoreClimate Resilience Begins With You, Jessica Toth of Solana Center for Terry Virts “How to Astronaut”
Jessica Toth, Executive Director of Solana Center for Environmental Innovation provides introductory remarks Climate Resilience Begins With You for Terry Virts presentation of “How to Astronaut” on May 23, 2024 at The Conrad in La Jolla, California.
Read MoreLocal Voices: The Climate Crisis Impact Panel Discussion
A moderated panel discussion on climate change to hear from a diverse group of regional professionals in the agricultural, science, plastics recycling, and sports industries. Learn about the small changes each of us can embrace that collectively make a big difference for our world. Thank you to our panelists:Circe Wallace, EVP Wasserman, Agent/Producer/Nature LoverRon McCord,…
Read MoreJessica Toth Speaks at 11th Annual Zero Waste Symposium
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation’s Executive Director Jessica Toth spoke at Zero Waste San Diego’s 11th Annual Zero Waste Symposium – Driving Progress With Circular Economy Initiatives. Since 1983, Solana Center has been on a mission to “empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.” Through their Food Cycle Community Compost…
Read MorePrepping Your Fall Garden
“Land, then, is not merely soil; it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants and animals.” Aldo Leopol…
Read MoreSolana Center for Environmental Innovation Recognized by Federal, State, & Local Representatives During Waste to Wonder Celebration
After decades of working with local jurisdictions to make the San Diego area more environmentally-friendly, Encinitas-based nonprofit Solana Center for Environmental Innovation received several awards and proclamations from government officials during its 40th year celebration on May 11th, 2024. District Representative Jessica Ramirez, of U.S. Congressman Mike Levin’s office, presented a Member of Congress Proclamation…
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