Secondly, thank you to all who have contributed to our end of year fundraising initiative. Giving Tuesday was a fun and exciting day and we are now almost halfway to our end-of-year fundraising goal, which will enable us to continue working toward a world with landfills and oceans free of discarded resources. Our volunteer program of 600 active volunteers extends this environmental programming throughout the County, with 2,500 hours given annually.
Please note: Our Center will be closed on Saturday, December 23 and Saturday, December 30.
U-waste (battery & light bulb) drop-off has been put on hold by the City of Encinitas until further notice. The last day we will accept Food Cycle buckets will be Saturday, December 2.
Did you know an average American throws away a pound of food daily? On top of that, Americans generate 43% more household waste each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, 53% of which is food waste.
To help you reduce your food waste this holiday season, we compiled a few tips to help your household have a happy and low-waste holiday season.
Most jurisdictions allow Christmas trees in the curbside bin, as long as decorations have been removed and they are cut in pieces to fit. You may also visit wastefreesd.org and type in "Trees" and your zip code to find nearby recycling locations.
Induction cooking does not emit fumes, protecting you and your household from dangerous carbon monoxide. It also uses less energy and heats and cools more quickly than both gas and electric stoves.
Solana Center now offers induction cooktop loaners as part of the San Diego Green Building Council's Electric Home Cooktop Program!
Residents can select Solana Center as a pickup location to check out a Duxtop 9100mc induction cooktop and compatible pot for three weeks, free of charge. This program is available through the County of San Diego. Explore the benefits of reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions with home electrification by reserving your induction cooktop kit now!
Can't find a Solana Center pick-up time convenient for you? Choose another pick-up location!
Full-Time Bilingual Environmental Solutions Lead // Are you a creative problem-solver who would like to help English- and Spanish-speaking food-generating businesses get on board with a new food waste reduction and donation law, Senate Bill 1383? This position is geared towards those passionate about sustainability and preventing hunger in San Diego County!
Since joining us as a volunteer, Clare has become an Eco Team Docent, giving a presentation about Save Soil at SDSU and supporting Solana Center's high school outreach. As an ESG leader and a former community garden steward, Clare has brought her valuable experiences to the table with flexibility and joy. Thank you so much, Clare, for your dedication and vision of a better future!
Solana Center is a member of the international 1% for the Planet network. As a nonprofit partner, we are eligible to receive donations from 1% for the Planet businesses and individuals, on behalf of members’ annual 1% commitment.
Looking for other ways to give back? It is easy to include us in your will (contact treasurer@solanacenter.org for more details) or make a recurring gift that keeps on giving to your community.
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