Climate 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…
Read MoreSolana Center Receives $50,000 Fieldstone Leadership And Clare Rose Foundation Grant
Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego (FLSND), in partnership with the Clare Rose Foundation, has awarded a $50,000 grant to Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and Executive Director Jessica Toth to build the organization’s capacity. Based on the highly successful sabbatical program of the Los Angeles-based Durfee Foundation and the academic research conducted on the effectiveness…
Read MoreSolana Center for Environmental Innovation Receives a Three-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned it a Three-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Solana Center as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity…
Read MoreClimate Solutions: Worm Bedding
Question: Why do I need bedding in my worm bin? Is it okay if I just give the worms my food scraps? Answer: Bedding, which can be made of shredded paper, coconut coir, cured manure, or dry leaves, is an absolute necessity in your worm bin. Supplying your wiggly workers with bedding has a number…
Read MoreToast to Compost 2024
June 23rd, 2024: A great time was had by all at our annual Toast to Compost volunteer appreciation party! We gathered at the Center for brunch, games, and special recognition. We are so grateful to ALL of you who give generously of your time and skills to make the work we do possible.
Read More2024 Press
San Diego Union-Tribune: Encinitas businesses celebrate sustainability with green ribbon cutting, November 2024 Spectrum News: California textile recycling bill moves forward, September 2024 Del Mar Times: Solana Center and Sen. Blakespear to hold virtual ‘solving single-use plastics’ event, July 2024 The Coast News: Solana Center challenges EPA’s food waste model, June 2024 Encinitas Advocate: Solana Center hosts…
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