Forever Green

It has been 591 days since the doors closed at EcoReno. We are still here. We are still part of this community. And the reason for the blog, I am still stumbling upon, learning, advocating, adapting, eating, using, living, raising a family with a variety of green or local or healthy or whatever else that may be a better choice for my family and our environment.
I miss sharing the information. I miss being the resource. So here it is. Here I am.
I don't have some great product off the bat. Not a movement to share. But here are some highlights of items, tips, lessons, etc that I have encountered and have led me to this...this blog that I hope will be a resource and tool that you can use:

• I have stainless steel straw that was sent to me with an order when the store was open. I never thought much of it as I am not an avid straw user. I am now! It is so cool! Never breaks down, keeps it shape, easy to wash, and is forever usable:  http://www.onyxcontainers.com/default.aspx? We had carried a variety of items from this site and they were great. Support them if you are interested!

• City of Reno is talking about single stream recycling. Finally. Here is a link to Waste Management:  http://www.truckeemeadowsrecycling.com/ for more information. Want it? Talk to your city council - including those you may be supporting in November.

• The garden is even more successful this year than ever. The key is a timer and adequate drip system. Hey, I am proud to say that we are at least raising some of our own food. Along with the chickens (we have 5 and I will blog more on this subject soon), it is a really rewarding feeling and it sure does taste better!

• Miss Charlie's Soap? You can still find it locally! Once Upon a Child now located next to Whole Foods on South Virginia carries it! I have also found it at my local Raley's.

• Want to reminisce? You can still go check our The Sleep Shop that is still located at 1095 S. Virginia St. Marc and I finally bought a new mattress - I have never slept better and in less toxins! Oh, and my pillow! 

I am here for questions or comments. There is so much more to come. So much is really happening! BPA is actually being addressed and removed from baby products. A step is a step and I will take it over nothing.

Leave your questions and comments. I hope that I can help or at least keep you entertained....and educated!