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The Clean Energy Industry is Playing an Important Role in Nevada’s Economic Development Efforts!


Posted on by Alex Gamboa

The Reno Gazette Journal ran an article on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 referencing how Waste Management has built a landfill gas-to-energy facility at the Lockwood landfill outside Reno, NV. The methane gas that is created by the decomposing garbage is … Continue reading

Green Party

Envirolution Joins Green Party!


Posted on by Erin Snodgrass

The annual Green Party will be held on Friday, April 20 at Würk in Reno. The party will begin at 10pm and continue until the sun comes up! For the first time, Envirolution is partnering with the event and hoping … Continue reading

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Envirolution’s GreenPower Workshops: Training Teachers (And Students Too)!


Posted on by Andrew Highison

In partnership with the Desert Research Institute’s (DRI) GreenPower program, Envirolution recently presented eight-hour professional development workshops in Reno and Las Vegas centered on our energy efficiency and solar energy curriculum. The first, held at the DRI campus in Reno, … Continue reading

Eco-Fair

High Desert Montessori School Eco Fair: A Big Hit!


Posted on by Skye Telka

Congratulations to this year’s Introduction to Sustainability class at High Desert Montessori School for hosting a fantastic Eco Fair last Wednesday!  The class did an amazing job of bringing together various local organizations and individuals who are dedicated to sustainability … Continue reading

USGBC Award

The United States Green Building Council Recognizes Envirolution with Award!


Posted on by admin

We pride ourselves on our dedication to supporting and improving education in the state of Nevada–and we’re not the only ones! The Nevada chapter of the United States Green Building Council has awarded us with the Organization Education Award! According … Continue reading

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions now open at Envirolution!

Envirolution is now Seeking Two New AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers! It Could be You!


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Dear Envirolution Friends and Supporters, Here in Reno, we are thrilled to announce that Envirolution is seeking applicants for two new full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer positions! Both of these positions will start on April 16, 2012 and run through April 19, … Continue reading

Solar Education

Education and Energy, Powered by the Sun


Posted on by Andrew Highison

A lot has changed at Reed High School since I was a student there. Of course, after nine years you expect a few things to be different: new faces, new computers in the lab, maybe a new course offering or … Continue reading