News & Updates

Low-Waste Takeout Guide

Dec 27 2020

It is no secret that Covid has had a big impact on the restaurant industry as well as other daily activities we may have previously taken for granted in our modern society. Unfortunately, this means that eating "out" looks much different than it used to, often accompanied by plastic bags, styrofoam boxes and mixed-plastics containers....

Biochar: A Valuable Composting Ingredient

Dec 17 2020

Article written by Master Composter volunteer, Melody Plan. What is biochar?  Before the bins, compost thermometers, and subsidized compost vouchers, our ancestors buried char: wood, manure, or leaves cooked at a relatively low temperature in a low-oxygen environment over a long period of time, directly into the ground to fertilize the...

Catch that Rain - Rain Barrel Pick Up Events Spring 2021

Dec 16 2020

Is your home set up to capture rain this season? If not, you may be letting a valuable free resource go to waste. Rain barrels are a simple tool which can help your household save money on your water bill, conserve, and prevent water pollution while collecting chemical-free water which can be used in your garden. In partnership with the ...

Holiday Gifts that Give Back

Dec 14 2020

This holiday season is one like no other. We want to help you shop local and give without creating waste - instead of giving more “stuff”, consider giving a gift of an experience, subscription or make a donation in their name rather than material items. Here are our favorite gifts that give back!   Buy a gift card to their favorite...

Low-Waste Holiday Guide

Dec 14 2020

Did you know that Americans create 25% more trash during the holidays? We want to help you reduce your waste and turn up the cheer this season with tips that allow your household to use less energy, resources, and reduce GHG emissions to make for a happy planet all year round! Reduce your waste and turn up the cheer this holiday with...

Solana Center Winter 2020 Newsletter

Nov 29 2020

Dear Solana Center Community,

Benefits of Compost and Mulch on Fire-Damaged Land

Nov 20 2020

2020 has become the largest wildfire season recorded in California’s modern history as wildfires have devastated many parts of state this year. As of October, 4,267,386 acres have burned so far and we’re still not quite in the clear yet. We are all looking to the coming months to bring much-needed rainfall for our state, allowing us to...

Build your green thumb by learning to compost!

Nov 19 2020

With the holidays just around the corner, at-home food preparation is set to ramp up significantly for most of us. Mix in the increased amount of at-home cooking due to shelter-in-place recommendations and you get a lot of food waste. What better time to gain a stronger understanding of the composting process and learn from some of the...

Rotline: Why Should I Add Eggshells to my Worm Bin?

Nov 17 2020

Rotline Question: Why should I add eggshells to my worm bin?

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.  

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