Samantha Romanick, a microbiology PhD student, is the founder and operator of Black Rock Refill, a zero-waste business to help people in the Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas have options to reduce plastic waste in their lives. Studying the biology of micro-plastic contamination in the environment, she knows intimately why we should consider minimizing our use of plastic and how to go about it. She operates her business without a brick and mortar store and still manages to make her products available to a large area.
Rebekah Stetson has worked in her Northern Nevada green community as a connector, leader, passionate activist, and as an organic farmer. She has been...
Katie Colling who is the founder and manager of Katherina’s Garden a community garden that is seeking to help feed people in poverty with...
The Valley Wood Park Waterwise Bird Garden project, in its various phases, was created as a demonstration garden to show visitors alternatives to water...
