Going Green in Reno

Nevada may be mostly brown, but there is plenty of green living to be had if you know where to look. Finding and using ways to conserve and lessen your impact on the environment is really just common sense. In many instances, saving money can sweeten the deal.

Reno / Tahoe Green Living Information

There are numerous ways to be green right here in Reno and around the Truckee Meadows.

• Reno Home Energy Audit
• Recycling in Reno
• Reno Tap Water is Clean and Good
• Reno / Tahoe Recycling of Compact Flourescent Lights
• Reno / Tahoe Transportation Alternatives
• Reno / Tahoe Water Conservation
• Reno / Tahoe Farmers' Markets
• Ethnic Markets & Specialty Food Stores
• Two Gallon Trips Around Reno and Sparks
• greenUP! Initiative in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County

City of Reno Green Living Information

• Practical Resources for Living Green in the City of Reno
• Recycling in Reno

Reno Green Living Information from NV Energy

• Energy Star Lighting
• Energy Conservation Tips

Reno Green Living Educational and Environmental Resources

• UNR Academy for the Environment
• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
• Desert Research Institute
• Nature Conservancy in Nevada
• Nevada EcoNet (closing in December 2011)