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!

Interesting article on the psychology of purchasing green products.  They say people do it for the status and that when nobody’s looking, luxury and comfort trump environmental concern.  While nobody would admit to making this a conscious decision, do you think there’s some truth to it when you look within?  What do you think?

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Article from the RGJ on Illegal dumping. Read it here. Illegal dumping is a huge problem. It is unsightly, hazardous and a big problem in our community.  If you witness illegal dumping, call 329-DUMP. You can read more about my tour with Waste Management and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful here.

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 [...]

Dedicated to preserving and enhancing our quality of life, Washoe  County is participating in the National Association of Counties ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge. Residents pledge to change one light bulb in their home to an energy efficient one or another action that will save energy such as choosing Energy Star appliances, properly programming [...]

I’m not sure if we’ve ever blogged anything from GOOD magazine before, but their newest issue is chock full of green goodness. GOOD has launched the Good 100, “A collection of the most important, exciting, and innovative people, ideas, and projects making our world better.” I’ve only made it through about the first ten, already [...]