Case Study: Building Climate Resilience Through Food Recovery
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation worked with the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative at the University of San Diego to create a case study documenting work related to SB1383 performed by Solana Center’s Environmental Solutions Team. Redirecting surplus edible food from landfills to people in need reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supports food security, and strengthens…
Read MoreZero Waste Textile Expo 2025
Watch our recap video here The Zero Waste Textile Expo, hosted by Solana Center, brought together over 200 community members, dozens of passionate volunteers, and innovative local vendors. This year’s event made a powerful impact. Solana Center collected an astounding 718 pounds of textiles, and thanks to the support from recycling and reuse partners, 99%…
Read MoreLocal Voices: In Conversation for Climate and Conservation
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is thrilled to embark on a long-term partnership with the San Diego Botanic Garden — a collaboration rooted in shared values of sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship. The start of this partnership was publicly introduced during a special event on March 19, 2025, held at the San Diego Botanic Garden.…
Read MoreCommercial Surplus Food: Data & Extraordinary Successes
Our team presented to the City of Encinitas Environmental Commission about SB1383 and how Solana Center is helping businesses prevent food waste. Executive Director Jessica Toth, Associate Manager Larissa Amaral, and UCSD Scripps Researcher Skylar Enge shared our success in preventing food waste and edible food donations to families in need. California’s SB 1383 is…
Read MoreCase Study: CDFA Healthy Soils Program Success Stories
Solana Center is funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to provide technical assistance to HSP program grant awardees, free of charge. For nearly a decade we have guided local farmers and growers through applying for funding and implementing farming practices over three-year award periods, as well as preparing reporting documentation over…
Read MoreTraditional Composting, Vermicomposting, and Bokashi: What’s the Difference?
Through our educational outreach, Solana Center strives to present our community with a range of options for diverting their food waste and creating healthy soil through composting. But sometimes, when presented with many choices, we can be left wondering, “What’s the right method for me?” In this article, we’ll explore some common composting practices to…
Read MoreWhich 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. Not everyone is ready to jump in headfirst with a pile or a worm bin (but if you are more power to you!)…
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Ramona Sentinel: Ramona Earth Day Festival offers healthy dose of information and entertainment, April 2025 San Diego Union Tribune: Encinitas-based nonprofits team up to prevent food waste, March 2025 ABC10 KGTV: How collecting rainwater can save you money and help the environment, March 2025 BioCycle: Food Recovery Inspection Training Course, February 2025 CBS 8: California…
Read MoreDonor Story: Dr. Lisa Braun Glazer
Dr. Lisa Braun Glazer is a multifaceted individual – a psychologist, artist, writer, athlete, grandmother, environmentalist, and philanthropist. As an annual donor to Solana Center, her generous support helps our organization work towards our vision: a world with landfills and oceans free of discarded resources. Read more about Lisa and her commitment to our planet.…
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