Announcements
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Honored with National Organics Diversion Program of the Year Award
Esteemed national organization US Compost Council recognizes local environmental leader and Encinitas non-profit for impacts in composting education and program implementation SAN DIEGO – The United States Composting Council (USCC) awarded the esteemed achievement award for Organics Diversion Program of the Year to Solana Center for Environmental Innovation which pioneered the first comprehensive curbside recycling…
Read MoreCheck out the work we did together! | Impact Report
We are proud to share our organization’s latest Impact Report. With the support and enthusiasm of our community, we: Undeterred by continued pandemic-related restrictions and challenges, Solana Center retooled our programs for virtual education; contactless electronic, universal, and food waste collection; online purchases; and even social-distanced and virtual volunteer opportunities. The dedication of our staff…
Read MoreSan Diego County unanimously passes ordinance in support of organic waste processing!
Celebrations are in order! The San Diego County Board of Supervisors just passed an updated ordinance that will amend the County’s existing zoning ordinance and allow organic material composting to occur in more areas of the unincorporated county. This will have a significant impact in the years to come on San Diego County’s ability to…
Read MoreNews Release: Climate Mitigation & Circular Waste Practices Showcased in San Diego County
RAMONA – Federal, state, and regional elected officials and staff visited a Ramona equestrian center last week to witness an operating circular waste operation that abates runoff and diverts 20 tons of manure and horse bedding weekly from landfills. Last week’s tour hosted sustainability representatives from the office of US Congressman Mike Levin, SANDAG Chair…
Read MoreSupporting the Community with a Pivot to Online Learning
In this unprecedented time, it has been inspiring to see our community come together. From shifts in supply chains to get food to those in need while preventing waste to new socially-distant shopping directly from local farms, artisans, and small businesses – San Diego has shone resilient. Solana Center is proud to continue to provide environmental…
Read MoreEarth Day – 50 Years And Counting!
It hardly seems feasible that it’s been 50 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated. And today, even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, its scope and importance continues to grow. Earth Day History In 1970, the inspiration for Earth Day began right here in California, when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Related Updates from Solana Center
*** Update as of April 23 *** We are excited to announce the re-opening of the Food Cycle program Thursday, April 23rd! With the current state of the COVID pandemic and the continued social distancing measures, we will be modifying our procedures for bucket exchange services so we can continue to collect your scraps safely and within…
Read MoreAll Five Applicants Provided with Technical Assistance by Solana Center Receive Funding Approval from State of California Healthy Soils Program
Funding to offset greenhouse gas emissions, prevent erosion and improve soil quality ENCINITAS – All five applicants who worked with Solana Center staff to create their proposals for the California Healthy Soils Program (HSP) have been awarded funding for farm improvement projects in San Diego County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance soil quality.…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Looking for some simple ways to make a difference this Earth Day? We’ve got you covered. 1. Volunteer At Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, we believe you can do something to help the environment no matter who you are. Even small, practical steps in the right direction – though they might feel insignificant in the…
Read MoreSolana Center Educator, Diane Hazard, Receives H. Clark Gregory Award for Outstanding Service in the Composting Industry Status message
ENCINITAS—The United States Composting Council (USCC) has selected Diane Hazard, Solana Center’s Director of Education, as its recipient of the prestigious H. Clark Gregory Award, recognizing excellence in composting, vermicomposting and public education. Diane is a Master Composter and has been working with Solana Center’s leadership and the community to reduce waste, create compost demonstration…
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