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 [...]

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

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch had doubled in size since I became aware of it (which was not 1988, when it was first discovered). Now twice the size of Texas (although really not measurable), scientists are baffled on how to clean this up, if it is even possible. The detriment that it is having on marine [...]

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 [...]

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 couldn’t have come at a better time.  Seems like we’re seeing more and more bars, special events, etc. offering greener options for serving beverages in terms of cups and plates and cutlery.  You’ll  often see cups made from some kind of plant-based plastic labeled “compostable”.  I’ve got some chunks of this plant plastic sitting [...]

Seen in today’s RG-J, originally from USA Today: San Francisco area utility turns food waste into green energy Cool!

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 [...]

This just cropped up in a few places this afternoon:  Free dumping of household appliances and furniture at the Reno transfer station coming this weekend.  Here’s the press release Waste Management sent out with details.

The RGJ posted an article today about the negotiations with two companies about our curbside recycling. We do need a change and this is great information for you. RGJ ARTICLE LINK The City Council is still making a decision. I encourage you to contact your city councilman to give them your input.  The article discusses [...]