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FEATURES

Encinitas Magazine: A glimpse at Solana Center's journey through the years

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Featured in the September/October 2022 edition of Encinitas Magazine, this article shares the history of Solana Center beginning as Solana Recyclers in 1983.

Read the article here.

KPBS Interview: SB 1383 organics recycling law.

Jessica Toth, Solana Center's executive director, discussed new California state law SB 1383 with KPBS science and technology reporter Thomas Fudge. Watch the video as she explains the benefits of composting food scraps and the implications the requirement to not put organic materials in the landfill will have for the future of our planet.

Read the article here.

Kashi: Eco Container Partnership

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Media Inquiries

Robin Fator, Marketing & Development Manager

robin.fator@solanacenter.org

(760) 436-7986 x719

 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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2024

  • Office of the Mayor of the City of Encinitas Proclamation honoring the 40th Anniversary of Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
  • County of San Diego, Proclamation presented by Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Honoring Solana Center for Environmental Innovation’s 40th Anniversary declares May 11th to be Solana Center Day throughout San Diego County
  • California Legislature Assembly Resolution by Tasha Boerner and Catherine Blakespear recognizing the vital role Solana Center has played in improving the quality of life in the San Diego area.
  • United States House of Representatives, Mike Levin, Member of Congress Proclamation honoring Solana Centers commitment to climate action.
2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award
2023 Organics Diversion Program of the Year National Award, US Composting Council
2023 Organics Diversion Program of the Year Award - went to the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation who pioneered the first comprehensive curbside recycling program in Southern California and one of the first community-based recycling programs in the US. For over 20 years, Solana Center have been teaching composting and siting operations, from residential to community composting. Their Master Composter course students often describe the training as life-changing and they go on to further spread and educate within their spheres of influence.
2024 California Green Business Network Certification - Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.
2024 California Green Business Network Certification - Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.
  • 2024 San Diego Woman Who Inspires Award, California State Senator Catherine Blakespear
  • 2023 Organics Diversion Program of the Year National Award, US Composting Council
  • 2022 50 Most Influential Women Over 50 awarded to Jessica Toth Solana Center Executive Director, San Diego Business Journal
  • 2019 Outstanding Service in Composting, US Composting Council
  • 2019 Dave Hardy Leadership in Organics, California Resource Recovery Association
  • 2018 EMIES UnWasted Food Awardee, San Diego Food System Alliance 
  • 2017 Top Business Women in San Diego, San Diego Business Journal
  • 2015-6 Proclamations from City of Encinitas, San Diego County Supervisors, State Legislators
  • 2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award
  • 2015 Encinitas Environmental Award