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

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!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]