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

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

One of my favorite things to do is be clever – kind of like MacGyver.  Okay, so I have no need to blow open a door or untie myself with a paper clip, but I do like reusing. Hey, it is part of the recycled, REUSE, refuse mantra. So I decided that I would pick [...]

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 [...]

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

A recent study done by the International Journal of Biologic Sciences has found that Monsanto’s genetically modified corn is linked to organ damage in rats. They found that organs reacted as if the substances were toxins. Check this article from the Huffington Post and another on tips of how to avoid GMOs. Not only is [...]

EcoReno has a few gift bags available. They all come with a card and tissue paper. All 25% off through Christmas Eve Day. Through Thursday and while supplies last, receive a free upcycled gift tag with any purchase. Ideas for green gift wrapping this holiday: Here are instructions for bows made from magazine pages. Use [...]