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 [...]

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 [...]

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!

Earth Day is coming up soon! This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, April 25, at Idlewild Park.  We’ll be there, you should be too! As part of the festivities, Kiwanis will be holding a bike sale and swap to benefit both Nevada Econet and the Kiwanis kids’ programs.  Letting you know now so [...]

Hot off the presses and ready for you to come on in and pick up….Yes, it’s time for another fantastic issue of GReNO to hit stands all over the greater Truckee Meadows for your information and education.  Chock full of great articles and the local businesses you need to frequent for a more sustainable Northern [...]

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If you are going to plant anything this year, I suggest chceking out one of the Master Gardening Classes being held by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.  Classes are held on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm, at Bartley Ranch.  They are FREE!  You might have missed a few – but there are plenty left including Dale Carlon talking [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

I don’t want to stand on a soap box, I just want to create a healthier environment for my children which then lead to a sustainable living store to create a healthier environment for all of us. I read and read and sometimes only to have to put the book down before it leads me [...]