News & Updates

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New Energy Usage Charge Encourages Using Less

Oct 5 2017

Did you know 40% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they are turned off? If we all did just one thing to lower our energy use, what an impact that would make!
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Fall 2017 Newsletter

Oct 2 2017

Update from our Executive Director I’m excited about the innovative programs Solana Center is initiating and proud of how we remain true to our mission to mobilize the local community to address our region’s most pressing environmental issues. 
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Volunteer Spotlight: Marie Struttmann

Sep 18 2017

Marie Struttmann became a certified Encinitas Master Composter in the Spring and has been a steady volunteer since the moment she registered!  Marie Struttmann became a certified Encinitas Master Composter in the spring and has been a steady volunteer since the moment she registered!  How did you find Solana Center and start volunteering...
Worm Bins Ant Research by Solana Center Interns

How To Save Your Worm Bins From Aggressive Ants

Sep 18 2017

By Maddie Ergastolo and Kelly Bernd

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil!

Aug 14 2017

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil! Join a compost pilot program and earn money! $3.75 million available for California farmers and ranchers. Funding is available for you from the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) to:
Solana Center will be closed Labor Day Weekend

Closed Labor Day Weekend

Aug 14 2017

We are closed during Labor Day Weekend. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, September 5th. In the meantime, you can plan your future visit by checking out our Buy & Borrow Supplies webpage.  Thank you for understanding!

Getting Energy-saving Products and Rebates Just Got Easier

Aug 6 2017

Looking for an easy way to shop for energy-efficient products and even get some cash back from your new purchase? Our friends at SDG&E have enhanced their SDG&E Marketplace, the place to shop, compare prices and purchase energy-efficient products online. They've made shopping and finding rebates easier than ever. You can now:

Solana Center in Action at Switchfoot Bro-Am Event

Jul 11 2017

Thanks to the The Coast News for a great article about our waste diversion education at this year's awesome Switchfoot Bro-Am event in

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Summer 2017 Newsletter

Jun 26 2017

Update from our Executive Director: Did you make it to the San Diego County Fair? Solana Center staff created an engaging Reduce-Reuse-Recycle experience in the Infield Farm!

Toast to Compost 2017 tent at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Infield Farm

Toast to Compost 2017

Jun 23 2017

Our annual volunteer appreciation event, Toast to Compost, was held at the Infield Farm of the Del Mar Fairgrounds this year. More than 50 guests – Master Composters and volunteers who have dedicated over 20 hours of their time to our programs – enjoyed a golden sunset amid the picturesque Farm.

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