Case Studies
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 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 MoreCase Study: Food Cycle Community Compost Program
At the end of 2023, Solana Center made the difficult decision to end the Food Cycle Community Compost program. With the rollout of curbside green recycling bins, we had seen a steady participation decline, and continuing the program was no longer sustainable for our organization. We are so grateful for all of the residents and…
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