For those who don’t keep up with us on Facebook or haven’t been in to the shop lately (and if you haven’t, why not???  There MUST be something you need, dish soap or toilet paper or a new water bottle or a gift for your friend or a new toothbrush…but I digress), we’ve got big [...]

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!

Earth Day is coming up soon! This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, April 25, at Idlewild Park.  We’ll be there, you should be too! As part of the festivities, Kiwanis will be holding a bike sale and swap to benefit both Nevada Econet and the Kiwanis kids’ programs.  Letting you know now so [...]

Hot off the presses and ready for you to come on in and pick up….Yes, it’s time for another fantastic issue of GReNO to hit stands all over the greater Truckee Meadows for your information and education.  Chock full of great articles and the local businesses you need to frequent for a more sustainable Northern [...]

This just in, A-American Self Storage, with seven locations in the Reno/Sparks area, has partnered with Greenworks Environmental, LLC, to offer FREE e-waste recycling at all local A-American locations! More information including locations and hours, what is and isn’t accepted, and contact information at www.ewasterecyclingcenter.com

This just in, from today’s RGJ online… Large solar farm proposed north of Reno Cool.  First garbage fuel and now this?  Nevada’s shaping up to be a big player in the renewable energy field.

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. [...]

Sometimes, I just don’t get it. What can or can’t be recycled, why we have a huge illegal dumping problem, and exactly how much time is left for the Lockwood Landfill. Today, I got a rare look into all of it. Granted, time was limited, but I got a great look into exactly what is [...]

Our latest newsletter is now posted for your reading pleasure. In reading it, you might notice a mention of a new feature here on our website, a calendar to list upcoming EcoReno events, as well as other events in the local eco community that you might be interested in.  If there’s something coming up that [...]