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 [...]
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Just a heads-up to all you would-be last minute Fathers Day shoppers that were planning to come shop EcoReno this Sunday – we’re going to put some sustainability into our family life and close to spend some quality Dad time together. Come on in today and tomorrow and pick up something nice for your Pop [...]
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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 [...]
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Someone loves you. And you love someone. Valentine’s day is right around the corner on Sunday February 14th. Why not a GREEN gift? Here are some suggestions. And as always, we are here to help! Bamboo Heart Shaped Cutting Board. It was even ‘Made with Love.” Heart print reusable shopping bag. You could even put more goodies [...]
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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 [...]
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The tumbling composter is by far the easiest and quickest way to compost. We carry a 58 gallon capacity, 100% recycled black plastic tumbler. The stainless steel rod that runs through the middle helps break down organic material as you spin it. It stands on a galvanized steel that won’t rust. A daily spin may create rich [...]
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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. [...]
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OK, all you green shoppers out there, it’s time. The holidays are upon us, and there’s no better time than now to come shop EcoReno for everyone on your list, plus your own usual everyday needs. This place is full, FULL I say, of great new stuff! We’ve got several new Christmas tree ornaments, organic [...]
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Just seems like we’re getting in great new products every day around here. Remember all this when you want to give green this holiday season… Green Toys – We now have the Recycling Truck, Dump Truck, Tea Set, EcoSaucer, Gardening Kit, and Cookware Set Candles – A new shipment of Himalayan soy candles to warm [...]
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Being a green store owner, I never fail to hear that green products are more expensive. And in some instances, people are right. BUT here are a number of items that we carry that can actually save you some $$: Baggie Dryer – Baggies are great and convenient. I use them for snacks, leftovers, storing [...]
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