BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Partner with Solana Center to actualize your organization's environmental goals. From education to consultations our expert team is here to support sustainable workplace operations as well as special projects and events. Our team offers innovative solutions for large scale problems, on the ground guidance and leadership, and offers results driven excellence.

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    SB1383 Compliance

    Food Waste Prevention & Organics Recycling: In response to the climate crisis, California has implemented a statewide organic waste recycling and surplus food recovery law: SB 1383.

    Solana Center is proud to partner with cities throughout San Diego County to provide inspections, resource materials, and proof of compliance submission.

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    Lunch & Learn

    We offer several different topics that will help your group or organization learn how to protect the environment, conserve valuable resources, and reduce your carbon footprint. 

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    Group Volunteering

    Engage your team in a meaningful eco-friendly group volunteer experience. We have hands-on team-building options.

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  • Three women sit under a tent labeled 'WASTE SORTING' at a waste recycling station, with buckets, trash bags, and recycling materials on a blue tarp.

    Zero Waste Events

    Solana Center's Zero Waste experts are available for events of all types and sizes and at a variety of support levels. Service options include assistance with waste signage, planning, volunteer coordination, and final waste assessments.

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    Business E-waste Pickup

    A free e-waste pick-up service is available monthly to businesses in all areas of San Diego County in partnership with Urban Corps. Pre-registration online is required.  

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    Technical Assistance

    Our Environmental Solutions team has extensive and comprehensive knowledge of California's environmental regulations and regularly reviews new laws in the pipeline. We offer technical assistance and consultations. Contact zero.waste@solanacenter.org for help preparing your San Diego region business to comply with SB 1383 and other regulations.

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“Thank you for all the information you put together for our [Edible Food Recovery] deliverable to the County. You did an awesome job and it is always a pleasure working with Solana Center. Thanks again!!”

— Wbaldo Arellano, City of Imperial Beach Environmental Program Specialist II Department of Environmental and Natural Resources