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Solana Center celebrates volunteers during Toast to Compost

staffJuly 11, 2023

July 11, 20230208

ENCINITAS — Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, a nonprofit organization that pioneered the first comprehensive curbside recycling program in Southern California, celebrated volunteers at its...

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Volunteers shine light on local sustainability at the fair

Kelli KyleJune 21, 2018June 27, 2018

June 21, 2018June 27, 20180475

A worm race is a part of an exhibit at the San Diego County Fair hosted by the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, with funding...

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Solana Center pilots composting project

Aaron BurginOctober 12, 2017

October 12, 20170387

The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation has kicked off a pilot project in which they are asking the community to do one thing: bring us...

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Worms turn waste into wealth for gardens

Jamie HigginsApril 2, 2017April 7, 2017

April 2, 2017April 7, 20171696

Do you hate throwing out that overripe banana, wilted lettuce leaves or the avocado that you didn’t get around to eating?...

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Solana Center’s ‘Eco Container’ espouses sustainable message

Aaron BurginJune 15, 2016

June 15, 20161430

Deep inside the infield of the Del Mar racetrack, tucked away from the fried Oreo sandwiches and rides at the San Diego County Fair, a...

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Council gives honors to Solana Center, Heritage Museum

Aaron BurginMarch 11, 2016

March 11, 20160324

The Encinitas City Council honored the Solana Center and the San Dieguito Heritage Museum at Wednesday’s council meeting for their respective achievements....

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Rain barrel sales booming at Solana Center

Aaron BurginJanuary 20, 2016

January 20, 20160509

Once a month, the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation receives a shipment of about 800 black plastic rain barrels emblazoned with the organization's logo....

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Land sale could uproot nonprofit

Jared WhitlockJanuary 31, 2014July 22, 2015

January 31, 2014July 22, 20150326

With the real estate market picking up, the county is looking to sell more of its properties...