You already know The Sleep Shop and EcoReno have co-located. Here is great write-up in the Reno Gazette Journal:

With the school year starting, it means back to school shopping. Books, clothes, pens, pencils, lunch boxes and more! What are some ways that you can go green with your back to school shopping? Books: If books are not supplied by the school, you may want to try used options. Check the bookstores early for [...]

It is that time of year where we pay better attention to applying sunscreen  as we spend more time outdoors, although it is best to wear sunscreen all year long. What should ingredients should you avoid? What should you look for in a sunscreen? Block UVB and UVA rays. UVA cause premature aging, skin cancer, [...]

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 [...]

Just a quick newsletter to let you all know about some cool stuff in the store these days, and to remind you of Saturday’s composting class, 10am, right here in the shop.  Enjoy!

Technology is overwhelming sometimes. The constant changes and the convenience is amazing to me. Solar has made great progress over the years.  As we search to find the best solutions for a sustainable future , we might be onto something with CPV solar – concentrating solar photovoltaic. Using the sun (which we have a lot of) and little water [...]

Want to compost but not sure where to start? Not sure what type of composting is right for you? Marc will cover all of the ins and outs of basic home composting on June 26th @10am at EcoReno. Composting is the natural process of degradation that creates mulch and rich soil. It is easy and [...]

There is a new magazine in town! Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine just launched their second publication. This quarterly magazine focuses on the local food culture. Supporting our local farmers, eating seasonally and locally, and highlighting local cuisine, this magazine is a must read. EcoReno is honored to be part of the current edition. We feel that [...]

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

On Tuesday June 1, 2010, 1600 women (just a handful of men) filled the Reno Ballroom for the 2010 Reno Women’s Summit.  Focused on women, the Summit focused on financial futures, living green and healthy living. Keynote speaker was the First Lady, Michelle Obama. EcoReno is delighted and honored to have been part of this [...]