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.
Sharon Lugone is retired from teaching computer literacy to elementary and middle school levels and has gone on to instruct and do private consultations...
Lotspeich Farm in Elko, Nevada, 5 generations of farming with weather extremes. They share their challenges, successes and favorite short season seed varieties. A...
Skylar Jones works as an environmental scientist focusing on sustainability outreach and education for the State of Nevada. Learn more about how her environmental...
