News & Updates

10 Tips to Reduce Your Waste

Nov 17 2020

How can I keep my trash bins from overflowing? It’s a question that many of us have asked ourselves over the years. And with so many of us staying at home for significantly more time than usual, trash management has become a sisyphean task.  

What to do with your holiday food scraps? | Food Cycle Holiday Special

Nov 9 2020

No matter what your holiday traditions include, they all share one common feature - holiday gatherings tend to revolve around food! An abundance of food!

Steps to Being a Zero Waste Consumer

Nov 9 2020

In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history.  The first step to reducing is letting go of the consumption mentality and consuming less!  Before you take or buy, think critically with these questions to determine whether you really need that thing or could you repurpose something you already...

Zero Waste Halloween Tips & Tricks

Nov 1 2020

As Halloween comes and goes it is estimated that 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to the landfill, doomed to rot and create warming gases that will haunt our planet far beyond this spooky season.  We have a solution that is scary easy - keep your pumpkins out of the landfill by composting them! Pumpkins are nearly 90% water and...

Wondering if water harvesting is for you? Check out this podcast!

Oct 13 2020

As we approach rain season, you may be wondering if it is a good idea to invest in a rain barrel. The new podcast series Happy Adventures in Water Harvesting by The Water Conservation Garden in collaboration with Greenie Guide interviews local experts and talks about various ways to catch the rain on your property. Check Out the Podcast

Food Cycle Participant Spotlight: Sustainable Shelby

Oct 13 2020

We love our Food Cycle participants! Solana Center is proud to bring the Food Cycle program to the County of San Diego. The community compost program makes it possible for Food Cycle members to divert organic materials from the landfill without having to compost it on their own. Participants simply collect their food scraps and organic...

Announcing our Rain Barrel Pick Up Events - Fall 2020!

Sep 24 2020

Prepare for rainy seaon ahead! In partnership with the County of San Diego, Solana Center is offering discounted rain barrels to encourage harvesting of rainwater. By using a rain barrel, homeowners and businesses in San Diego can reduce pollution from runoff, conserve water and save money on their water bill. Don't miss this opportunity...

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Sep 17 2020

Dear Solana Center Community, I hope you and your loved ones are continuing to stay healthy and find joy as we move into the fall season. As our daily routines continue to evolve, we remain hopeful for a strong future based in environmental stewardship in San Diego County and beyond. 

4 Ocean-Friendly Garden Tips to Protect our Waterways

Sep 16 2020

Many San Diego residents are concerned about keeping our waterways clean. In fact, surveys conducted across San Diego County show that more than 50% of residents believe that pollution of our creeks, lakes, and beaches, directly affects them and their families. Yet in many urban areas, water runoff is the #1 source of ocean pollution.

Traditional Composting, Vermicomposting, and Bokashi: What’s the Difference?

Sep 8 2020

Through our educational outreach, Solana Center strives to present our community with a range of options for diverting their food waste and creating healthy soil through composting. But sometimes, when presented with many choices, we can be left wondering, "What’s the right method for me?" In this article, we’ll explore some common...

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