Sorry for the late notice, but we’ll be closed tomorrow and Monday in observance of Independence Day.  We appreciate your understanding as we, your local mom-and-pop green store, take an opportunity to enjoy friends and family together. And as we celebrate this day of our nation’s independence from oppressive rule, let’s think about independence other [...]

100% of Peppermill’s heat and water will now be provided by geothermal energy rather than fossil fuels.  Projects like these are what we need to see more of, not just in Reno but everywhere!  Check it out: Peppermill taps Earth’s heat

Sounds like some great potential in several green projects in our area.  Read the latest on Downtown Makeover. Thanks for the insightful scoop, Mike!

As today, the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day draws to a close, I’d just like to take a moment to thank all of our customers, friends, fans, and others who have helped EcoReno exist thus far.  You all are out there making the Earth a better place, making small changes, setting an example, [...]

Tomorrow will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. A day to bring awareness and celebrate nature, I would like to believe that a lot of us celebrate everyday. It may just be the small things, but those are vital to the creation of a sustainable environment as well! HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Interesting article on the psychology of purchasing green products.  They say people do it for the status and that when nobody’s looking, luxury and comfort trump environmental concern.  While nobody would admit to making this a conscious decision, do you think there’s some truth to it when you look within?  What do you think?

A friend was asking me about castile soap last night, thinking they’d switch to using that for body wash in their house.  We’ve sung the praises of Dr. Bronner’s castile soap here before, of course.  But as I looked into it a bit more this morning, it really struck me how awesome they are in [...]

There are about 82000 chemicals in use in the US with 700 new ones added each year.  Only 650 are monitored by the Toxic Release Institute (program through the US Environmental Protection Agency or EPA). Only 200 have been tested for toxicity and only FIVE have been banned throught the Toxic substances Control Act. ¹ Phthlates are just one of many known [...]

As we are quickly approaching Christmas, here is a list of 12 gift ideas. Bamboo Utensil Set: Held in a convenient case made from recycled PET material, this set includes a fork, spoon, knife and chopsticks.  $12.29 Wallets:  We have two varieties in stock currently. Wallets made from billboards and some made from inter tubes. [...]

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and Christmas is right around the corner.  Holiday music is filling the airwaves and retailers have their trees up – including EcoReno’s Wine Bottle Tree!  How GREEN is your tree?  What is the best environmental choice for a holiday tree? Artificial trees seemed like a good response. You buy it once and [...]