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Your bedroom is your sanctuary. Holistically, this means not just a comfortable bed, but a total environment that embraces sight and touch as well. All of your senses must be considered for true relaxation to occur.

When you’re well rested, anything seems possible; you think more clearly and your energy is strong, focused and positive. It was with these thoughts in mind that Scottsdale Bedrooms was created.

When it comes to bedding, people have many different definitions of quality. Kay Massaro, Owner of Scottsdale Bedrooms, expresses it this way. “Quality means that something is going to last a long time.

In the case of Vispring® products that’s literally a lifetime. There’s nothing to disintegrate or break down and the lifetime warranty backs that up.” Along with Vispring, Scottsdale Bedrooms also offers Open™ brand mattresses and bedding. Together, these two brands promise a more healthful bedroom and sleeping environment for your family. “It’s no different than eating healthful food. Our beds are made with

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“If you’re looking for a good night’s sleep,” adds Kay, “I will personally help you. We have everything here for you to see and try. We have cutaway Vispring mattresses that you can see, and the Open products get their name, in part, from the fact that the products have a zipper on the side that allows you to see everything.” The Open brand name signifies nature with nothing to hide, and represents a great value for its construction and the quality of its materials.

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Live Green Climate Change: What’s in a Name? 5

Drying up the Food Deserts

EXOS: A Wellness Evaluation

Geothermal Living in Luxury

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appy fall, everyone!

I just love November. I love taking time to be grateful during Thanksgiving and spending this special time with family and friends over great food. It truly (and finally!) starts to feel like fall here in the Valley so it’s also my favorite time to be outdoors.

Growing up, my sister and I experienced the beauty of our country’s National Parks from Zion and Yosemite to Yellowstone and beyond. We camped. We hiked. We played in the creeks. We got muddy. Recently, I took my children, ages seven and five, on my son’s Cub Scout fall campout.

We camped. We hiked. We played in the creeks. We got muddy. It never occurred to me how much I enjoy doing these things with my kids because my parents taught me to love and appreciate nature so long ago. I am dedicated to fostering my kids’ love of and respect for Mother Earth, and I am proud of the enthusiasm they share for the green efforts we’ve put into place into our lives as of late.

Since November 15 is America Recycles Day, our issue explores how the city is encouraging its residents to recycle more efficiently and effectively.

Our Green Kids page features Keep Phoenix Beautiful’s super-fun efforts to teach kids about the importance of recycling. We have also dedicated the pages of our November issue to information about how the restaurant industry is getting in on the zero-waste game, raw holiday-themed recipes, local mixologists who are mixing up cocktails loaded with fresh, organic ingredients, and let’s not forget some award-winning margarita recipes! We hope you enjoy what we have in store for you this month.

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During this month of gratitude, I wish to express thanks to my supportive family, including my husband, children, parents, sister, my in-laws and my lifelong friends. I am a stronger person because of these people in my life. For that, I am forever thankful.

I am also grateful to have found a position where I can be a part of something I am passionate about as well as to help affect change for the betterment of our planet. I wish you all a holiday season filled with gratitude and love.

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CONSENSUS ON CLIMATE ACTION

WHAt’S in A nAme?

BY DAVID SCHALLER

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f you have been outside lately, you understand that things are amiss in the climate. Weather patterns present us one extreme after another, and the results have not been pretty. Here in Arizona, intense storms, drought, wildfires, blowing sand and dangerous heat continue to conspire against us and these are occurring with the unpredictability that climate science now forecasts. The economic damages, property loss, human suffering and ecological disruption, not to mention the great uncertainty from extreme weather patterns, pose a “new norm” that few of us welcome.

Many say that the current paralysis over climate action heralds our downfall, that we’ll never agree on what to do or why and that we will miss the opportunity to minimize the threats staring at us if we do not act. To that, let me suggest that a consensus is possible on the need to take action on climate change… But only if we don’t call it “climate change.”

Let me explain. I’d like to talk about a fascinating Canadian motion picture, The Great Warming, which was released in 2004. It had the misfortune of being swamped at the box office by An Inconvenient Truth with its big dollar publicity campaign. This was a shame as The Great Warming contained the formula for engaging a diverse society in finding common ground on climate change action. And it is as persuasive now as it was a decade ago.

The Great Warming featured a convincing argument from an executive with Swiss Re, the second largest reinsurance company in the world. He called climate change a huge risk that his company may ultimately choose not to insure.

The movie also showcased former CIA Director James Woolsey speaking on the national security threat of climate change. Next, the former vice president of the U.S. National Association of Evangelicals offered that climate change action was another form of “creation care” that his members were prepared to embrace. Even a medical doctor spoke to the health implications of climate change, bringing climate action to a very human and personal level. You could not imagine a more diverse group of interests all finding common ground on climate action — as long as they could just use their own language.

More recently, Rod West, executive vice president of Entergy Corporation, has said, “I could give a rat’s cheek

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whether you are a true believer [in human-caused global warming] — as business people you need to pay attention to risk.

How do you go about assessing the cost of doing nothing?”

And Brig. General Mark McLeod, U.S. Pacific Command, said recently, “Seventy percent of the bad storms that happen in the world are in the Pacific. Call it climate change. Call it the big blue rabbit. I don’t give a hoot what you call it — the military has to respond to those kinds of things.”

What they are all telling us is that if we can just get over the need to convince everyone that we have the only way to describe the problem, we might get somewhere. It’s really not about insisting on our frame of reference as much as allowing others to select their context of engaging climate action in the language and imagery that means something to them.

In turn, we may well see a majority of Arizonans and indeed Americans finding reason to support stabilizing our atmosphere against the threat of whatever we each choose to call it. Too much is at stake to get proprietary about what to call things — even when it comes to the atmosphere.

David Schaller is an energy and environmental security consultant and Board Member of the Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce in Tucson.

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BY DAVID M. BROWN

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ince April, Phoenix’ Don Keuth has steered his Fresh Express by Discovery Triangle bus into areas in Phoenix and Tempe known as food deserts.

These low-income, low-access pockets in the Valley and throughout the country are neighborhoods where at least a fifth of the population lives at or below the poverty line.

Food deserts are also defined by the fact that a supermarket does not serve residents within a one-mile radius in cities and towns or within 10 miles in rural areas, says the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), working with the departments of Treasury and Health and Human Services.

“A food desert is an area where there are very few places, if any, to purchase healthy food,” says Melinda Johnson, MS, a registered dietitian and faculty member in the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University, downtown Phoenix campus. “They are typically found in urban low-income areas, where many residents do not have access to a car to drive to obtain groceries and [must] rely on public transportation.”

About 13.5 million people nationwide have little or no access to stores selling healthy food, the USDA says. The Valley of the Sun has a number of designated food deserts, including Maryvale and Laveen.

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Keuth reports extraordinary demand for his not-for-profit mobile fresh produce market service. “We’ve had more than 3,000 customers since our launch,” he says. Five years ago, Keuth started The Discovery Triangle Development Corporation, a 501c(3) organization, to assist the development and redevelopment of the 25 square miles between downtown Phoenix and downtown Tempe. The third apex of the triangle is Papago Park.

“It is difficult, if not impossible, to eat a healthy diet that contains the fresh foods that are recommended for everyone if a person cannot obtain those fresh ingredients,” Johnson says. This occurs for a variety of reasons, including the fact that businesses selling healthy food items often avoid certain areas because of profitability decisions about where to locate their stores.

“In food deserts, people will have less access to fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh whole grains and fresh dairy,” she adds. Their diets will, therefore, have a higher percentage of prepackaged and prepared foods, leading to a higher intake of sodium, fat and calories and lower in fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C. Obesity and other ailments can result.”

To mitigate this, the Discovery Triangle Development Corporation purchased and repurposed a Valley Metro bus,

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removed most of the seats and replaced them with food racks filled with 35 to 40 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables. Keuth and the staff schedule approximately 10 stops weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at retirement and community centers, elementary schools, senior living facilities and low-income housing projects.

His group began in response to research done by St. Luke’s Health Initiative, and he continues his efforts through collaboration with Valley Metro, First Transit, UMOM, ASU College of Nursing, Peddler’s Son, the Phoenix Junior League and a number of philanthropic partners.

“We believe that the partnerships we’ve created to launch this effort and the components that go beyond just selling food are unmatched in the U.S.,” says Keuth, who leads a staff of five, including a Fresh Express director of operations. His group also provides jobs to formerly homeless people (through United Methodist Outreach Ministries), healthcare screenings (ASU’s College of Nursing) and nutritional education (the Junior League).

For the group’s efforts, Arizona Forward and SRP presented Keuth and Discovery Triangle Development Corporation a prestigious Crescordia award for Livable Communities (Multimodal Transportation & Connectivity) in September.

“Fresh Express addresses a huge social need in providing healthy food choices for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access or afford fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s the best in sustainability and livability,” says Diane Brossart, president and CEO of Phoenix-based Arizona Forward, which has been presenting the Environmental Excellence Awards in the Valley for 34 years.

“The program has set standards for the physical, technical and social development of the communities in which we live.

They set the bar for sustainable design and demonstrate what we’re doing right,” she says.

What can also be done, beside mobile food trucks such as The Fresh Express? Better consumer education, especially into lower-economic areas, including schools serving them, is a good starting place.

In addition, Johnson notes that tax subsidies encouraging businesses that sell fresh food in food deserts has also been suggested as a way to vitalize struggling neighborhoods. And community gardens can serve a number of purposes in a neighborhood, including offering a source of fresh produce — not to mention the educative and public relations component for the area.

“If we can help a child eat healthy, then they should feel better,” Keuth says. “If they feel better, then maybe they [will]

do better in school. If they do better in school, who knows what might happen?”

For more information on Food Express by Discovery Triangle, see discoverytriangle.org.

David Brown is a Valley-based freelancer (azwriter.com).

Photos courtesy of Greg Bullock

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BY MOLLY CERRETA SMITH

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alking into EXOS’ monstrous 31,000-squarefoot facility located on Rose Garden Lane in North Phoenix, where professional athletes of every caliber and every sport from around the globe come for training and rehabilitation services, can be slightly intimidating. But that’s only until you realize that everyone has a home at EXOS. In addition to training the pros, EXOS offers extensive corporate wellness programs with major corporations, as well as education programs for groups of varying sizes and interest levels. But that, again, is all just “the tip of the iceberg,” according to EXOS’ Performance Consultant Steffen Vroom.

“People know that we do either corporate wellness programs or professional athlete training, but most don’t know that we do both in addition to providing custom nutritional consultations and personalized body movement evaluations for individuals of varying athletic abilities,” says Vroom.

Our publisher Dorie and I had the opportunity to experience first-hand an EXOS evaluation much like any new client would receive. Dorie and I took turns meeting with physical therapist Tony Mikla, DPT MSPT, CSCS, who led us individually through a body movement assessment to evaluate our physical abilities as well as with registered dietician Michelle Riccardi, MS, CSSD, who evaluated our muscle/ fat content (with an ultrasound machine!) and asked some general questions about our current health and eating habits to help create personalized meal guidelines specific to our individual needs.

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But that is just the beginning. We then moved into the state-of-the-art gym and received a training session with Joel Sanders, a performance coach and PN-certified nutritionist, who, before anything else, had Dorie and I practice breathing of all things. Sanders noted that most people do not breathe deeply enough and with a simple inhale, holding it for a few seconds and then slowly releasing the breath, we can either focus our heads to prepare for an intense workout or ease our minds before bedtime.

Sanders also led us through a series of floor exercises that focused on working the body as a whole. The goal with these exercises is to get an intense and full body workout in a short amount of time. Sanders challenged us to pull-ups, “real” push-ups (no half-way down, then back up business!) and then we hit the machines, including the treadmill and the bike. These pieces of equipment have been uniquely designed to challenge each user based on prior performance on that particular machine or the type of workout he or she hopes to accomplish at that time.

In addition to the indoor gym, EXOS features outdoor training areas, including batting cages and a pitching mound, covered basketball half-court, a 60-yard turf football field, an outdoor ice bath and a 25-meter lane pool. EXOS emphasizes recovery as much as it does training and, in that, the facility encompasses private massage rooms, two theaters, the Performance Cafe with executive chef and athletes’ lounge.

Each member’s customized nutritional plan is also given to the kitchen so the staff can offer members breakfast, lunch or dinner recommendations based on their personal nutrition goals or help them customize their meals.

EXOS’ programs offer beginners as well as professionals a unique and personal experience customized to ensure each member’s personal best. I’m working on mine! teamexos.com Photos by Crista Alvey

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energy

geOTHerMAL SySTeMS AN ECO-FRIENDLY WAY TO HEAT AND COOL YOUR HOME

BY MARY BURRITT

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brick-paved circular drive nudges visitors toward the arched front portico of a white stucco home — a home with no obvious feature indicating the über green, sustainable technology embedded within. The tile roof, decorative sills and green lawn of this Paradise Valley home promise elegance, and completely conceal the energy efficiency throughout the interior.

Little would a visitor know that beneath the lawn’s fresh green sod lie about 200 feet of tubing filled with fluid, the signature feature of arguably the most green and sustainable heating and cooling system a home can have: a geothermal heat pump system. The fluid acts as a conduit of the earth’s internal temperature — usually in the high 70s under Phoenix — so this system keeps the home’s 4,100 square feet comfortable using significantly less electricity than a traditional system.

“I don’t think there’s any question that geothermal heat pump technology is sustainable technology,” says Mike Conway, chief of the geological extension service at the Arizona Geological Survey. “Geothermal systems,” he says, also called ground source heat pumps, “leverage the fact that the earth’s temperature is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the outdoors.”

Instead of using electricity to generate warmer or cooler air, “a geo system collects heat from inside the home and releases it underground, then does the opposite in winter,” says Glenn Meyers, sales manager at Verde Sol-Air, which designed and installed the geothermal system for this home.

Using the Earth’s relatively constant temperature as the source for warmth or coolness is what makes geo systems energy-efficient. “Stop-and-go traffic is your traditional AC/heating system,” Meyers says. “Geothermal is highway traffic: it’s always about the same temperature year round.”

Consequently, Meyers estimates that “for every unit of electricity the geo system uses, we’re gaining three units of free heating.”

Still, it’s difficult to predict how much money and energy a geo system will save, Meyers says. There are many variables that determine a home’s energy efficiency, and Meyers says there’s no uniform way to accurately determine money and energy savings. “The design of the duct system, the insulation value, tightness, the windows, location and sun exposure all effect [a home’s] energy efficiency,” he explains.

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So does the earth on which the home sits, says Conway.

“The substrate has an impact on the efficacy of the heat conductivity in a geothermal system.” Phoenix’s drier, sandier soil doesn’t conduct heat as well as the richer, moister soil around the Verde River, for example. “If you don’t have the ideal soil composition or moisture content,” says Conway, “the tubing system has a larger footprint.” But a geothermal system will still be more energy-efficient than an electric one.

The geo system can also serve as hybrid, Meyers says. “We can use tubing with a cooling tower or tie it in with the pool.”

Hybrid systems aren’t as efficient as a fully tubed system, says Meyers, but they’re still more efficient than any other system.

Homeowners looking at the newest geo systems will find multiple-stage heating and cooling systems are now available, Meyers says. “What we had before was two stages: the system ran at either 50 percent or 100 percent. Now you can choose settings like medium low and medium high, like you do on a stove.”

As for financing the installation costs, APS incentives are no longer available to Arizona homeowners. “The incentives ran out in 2013,” says Jenna Shaver, spokesperson for APS. “We’re exceeding the state’s goals for renewable energy, so we’re not pursuing any additional incentives or rebates for any type of technology at this time.”

Federal tax credits, however, are available through the end of 2016. According to the federal government’s Energy Star website, homeowners can get federal tax credits for 30 percent of the cost of a geothermal system (including installation fees), with no limit on the cost, for new or existing homes, principal or secondary.

For information on Energy Star federal tax credits for energy efficiency, visit energystart.gov and irs-tax-forms.net.

To find a list of geothermal/ground source system professionals, visit geoexchange.org Mary Burritt is a writer and editor who recently moved to Phoenix from the Southeast.

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ECoFriEnDLY Cars SAVING MORE THAN YOUR BOTTOM LINE

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ravel of the future has been a topic of interest in today’s ever-evolving society.

People, companies and organizations choose alternative fuel vehicles for a variety of reasons. From fuel savings and tax incentives, to reserved parking and a clear conscience, the list of reasons to go green with your wheels is growing.

VEHICLE LICENSE TAX REDUCTIONS One benefit of making the switch to an eco-friendly hybrid vehicle or alternative fuel, in addition to saving gas money, is that owners of these hybrid and electric vehicles are being granted vehicle license tax reductions. According to David Clement of CNG (compressed natural gas) Services of Arizona and chairman of the Arizona Natural Gas Coalition, these reduction amounts are calculated by taking the arithmetic average of city and highway miles per gallon (MPG), as created under federal guidelines, and reducing the price by the following amounts: 25 percent for a vehicle with an ELIGIBLE VEHICLES: average MPG rating of at least 31 BMW i3 Range Extender (REX) 2014 but less than 36; 50 percent for a vehicle with an average MPG Cadillac ELR 2014 of at least 36 but less than 41; Chevrolet Volt 2011, 2013, 2013, 2014 and 75 percent for a vehicle with Fisker Automotive Karma 2014 an average of at least 41 but less Ford C-MAX Energi 2013, 2014 than 46. It sets the tax at $10 for Ford Fusion Energi 2013, 2014 a vehicle with an average MPG Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid 2014 rating of 46 miles per gallon Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid 2014 or greater.

Toyota Prius Plug-In 2012, 2013, 2014 That said, Clements notes that CNG vehicles may not be suitable for the average driver: “The regular public is going to have a harder time getting over the initial costs to change. Unless they are really a high-mileage driver, it is a long payback.”

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PLATES WITH BENEFITS Four business retail centers — However, EV and hybrid Scottsdale Quarter, Ahwatukee drivers can find almost instant Foothills Towne Center, Paradise gratification by obtaining a Valley Gateway and Arrowhead limited-edition energy-efficient Crossing — recently received license plate for just $8, which grants unlimited access to the five free electric vehicle charging HOV lanes. At time of press, just stations, compliments of a 908 of the state’s 1,800 allotted partnership between Volta and energy-efficient license plates Arizona-based Sun Valley Solar. had been issued to eligible These charging stations are 100 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles percent free to use and can (see sidebar). accommodate all electric vehicles.

The list of eligible vehicles is sure to grow as the future brings more hybrids and plug-in automobiles. To obtain an alternative fuel plate, the energy-efficient plate application process through Service Arizona must be completed online.

Charging stations to accommodate eco-vehicles are becoming increasing more accessible as well. Marc Sobelman of Advanced Charging Technologies, which offers commercial and residential EV chargers, says he has “noticed an increased demand for EV charging stations around the state, and that most of this demand is prominent in the workplace and fleet charging for large businesses.”

There is no doubt that the amount and accessibility of charging stations for EV owners will continue to increase as Arizona drives into the future of eco-friendly cars.

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LOCALIST LOYALTY PROGRAM CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR

BY ERICA PEDERSON

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o you make a point to seek out the local businesses in your neighborhood? Do you love trying out the new restaurants that pop up, or regularly seek out farmers markets? Do you enjoy the local perspective from publications like Green Living magazine? Then you might be a Localist.

In November 2013, Local First Arizona launched a new membership program for individuals called the Localist program. For the first time, individuals can now purchase a stake in the Buy Local movement by becoming a Localist. For just $20 per year, individuals can declare themselves Localists and gain access to a series of benefits including invitations to exclusive events, special discounts and offers, and unique behind-the-scenes experiences with local businesses.

The Localist program was put together as a way to further engage individuals in the local community and connect them to the businesses in their area. These efforts will help

Arizonans find new businesses nearby as well as foster a sense of pride and love for their home state.

One year later, the program has flourished to include more than 800 card-carrying members in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern Arizona. Local First Arizona has hosted more than 30 different exclusive events around the state including a beer school event with Tucson’s Borderlands Brewing, a preparty for Arizona Taco Festival on the rooftop of Phoenix’s Clarendon Hotel, a special tour of the Luminarias at Desert Botanical Gardens, a first taste of the new Joyride Taco House in Gilbert and much more.

Local First Arizona is excited to see what the next year brings as the organization continues to expand the Localist program, engage newcomers with the Buy Local message and build the Arizona we’re all proud to call home.

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THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY GOES GREEN

BY ANTON G. CAMAROTA, PHD

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ne of the most encouraging articles that I have come across recently was entitled “This Restaurant Hasn’t Taken Out the Trash in Two Years.” The author describes how the entire amount of trash that the Sandwich Me In restaurant in Chicago has generated since May 2012 is less than one 13-gallon drawstring bag, which is about equal to what a similar restaurant would produce in just one hour.

The owner, Justin Vraney, has committed to creating a zerowaste business that reuses leftovers, composts food waste, uses renewable energy, buys local fresh food and operates only highefficiency appliances. Vraney has also eliminated packaging waste by avoiding the purchase of processed food of any kind.

As a result of these efforts, the restaurant has been certified to the prestigious Green Seal GS-55 Standard for Restaurants and Food Services. This standard “establishes leadership level environmental and human health criteria for restaurants and food service providers, both for retail establishments and large scale operations.” The standard covers the purchase of environmentally responsible food, beverages and supplies; waste reduction; management of resources; training and communication and continuous improvement of operations.

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The certification process is rigorous and involves a comprehensive self-assessment and review, an on-site audit and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Once the process is completed, the restaurant is issued a Certificate of Conformance and the company can use the Green Seal Certification Mark on pre-approved marketing materials.

Another even more demanding certification program for green restaurants has been developed by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). This certification requires a restaurant to earn points in each of six environmental categories: water

efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable food, energy, disposables and chemical and pollution reduction.

In addition, the minimum requirements for a restaurant to become GRA certified are the following: • accumulate a total of 100 points and meet a minimum of 10 points in each of six categories • implement a comprehensive recycling program • eliminate any use of styrofoam • provide ongoing communication and annual education for all employees.

Similar to the Michelin Star ratings, a restaurant that obtains the GRA certification can receive two, three or four stars, with more stars equating to more points scored. While the initial rigorous certification process is comparable to the Green Seal approach, the test of management commitment to environmental responsibility is the GRA requirement for continual improvement. In order to maintain the GRA certification, a restaurant must earn 10 additional points annually for the first eight years, after which five additional points per year are required.

This commitment to continual improvement means that being good is not enough: there must also be an ongoing effort to get better. So far, more than 400 restaurants throughout the U.S. including 12 in the Phoenix metropolitan area have earned GRA certification.

These two certification programs define management systems that enable restaurants to reduce the costs of energy, water and waste disposal and to improve employee productivity and morale. Case studies have shown that when certified companies are featured in news outlets and use the certification marks on their promotional materials, both the number of customers as well as customer loyalty usually rise. Finally, these certification programs help restaurants to apply the distilled wisdom of hundreds of chefs, business owners and food service operators while creating a healthier environment for us all.

Dr. Camarota is Executive Director of Tellari, an Arizona-based research and educational organization dedicated to helping business leaders build sustainable companies. anton@tellari.com tellari.com

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BAnner HeALtH ADVOCATING GREEN INITIATIVES

BY AMANDA HARVEY

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olar panels are an ideal source of renewable energy for sun-drenched Arizona, and homeowners are not the only ones taking advantage. Joining many school systems and college campuses in the Valley that are incorporating solar panels on carports, Banner Health is also making strides in the world of solar and green energy.

In 2012, Banner Health completed a $2.5 million solar installation at its Mesa Corporate Center. The solar rooftop parking structures span 46,627 square feet and cover 240 parking spaces, generating 600 kilowatts of electricity that is used to power the Mesa facility. “We are also nearing completion at that location on a lighting retrofit project that will reduce the electricity used to light the facility by approximately 25 percent,” says Dan W. Dupaix, mechanical engineer of development and construction for Banner Health.

The Mesa Corporate Center solar project is expected to provide energy savings of up to $40,000 annually. The building itself is a reuse project, as Banner Health repurposed the Banner Mesa Medical Center in 2009. The former medical center was converted into an office space that houses 1,500 employees and includes several non-clinical departments and the largest medical/surgical simulation center in the U.S. Banner began incorporating green construction practices about five years ago. “These practices are based on the LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] guidelines and have been integrated into our Building Design Standards.

The standards address building materials, construction waste and energy efficiency, among other aspects of building construction,” explains Dupaix.

Banner Health continues to plan and test other green practices to incorporate into their buildings. “Last year we completed a project to identify, model and evaluate the

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ProP 480 ProPoses UPDAtes to MIHs AnD FAces oPPosItIon Proposition 480 is a $935 million (over 30 years) general obligation bond measure that is geared towards supporting and improving the Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS). According to its website, MIHS encompasses the Arizona Burn Center, the Comprehensive Healthcare Center, Maricopa Medical Center, the McDowell Healthcare Clinic and 11 other family health centers. MIHS strives to “provide care for all that enter its doors,” including the uninsured, those with complex medical problems and those facing difficult socioeconomic situations, according to the website.

The Prop 480 bond includes plans to add new facilities and upgrade/renovate existing health centers throughout Maricopa County.

However, there is a strong opposition to this proposition, mainly due to the large amount of the bond and the cost to taxpayers. Other concerns arise over the idea of a taxpayer-supported institution being pitted against other privately funded hospital organizations. The Arizona Tax Research Association estimates the bond will end up costing $1.4 billion with interest. The general election takes place on November 4.

payback of energy-saving ideas. The results from this project would reduce the energy used in the facility we modeled by 20 percent if we were to build it today,” Dupaix says.

Other hospitals in Arizona have also installed solar panels, to varying degrees of success. The Phoenix Department of

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Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital’s solar installation was expected to be completed in early 2012, but faced delays and was not completed until November 2013. The Phoenix VA Hospital’s solar installation is tremendously larger than Banner Health’s.

The 18,000 solar panels installed on 1,625 carport spaces cost $20 million and is capable of generating a total of 4.45 megawatts of solar energy, with a proposed annual electricity savings of $375,000. Other VA hospitals in Arizona, including the Tucson and Prescott locations, have also installed solar panels on carports.

Dupaix clarifies that although solar is a great renewable energy solution, it is still expensive, and the outcome must be profitable to the company in order for the decision to be made. “We continue to consider solar and other renewable energy opportunities where feasible. Because electricity is relatively inexpensive in Arizona, and the available incentives have diminished, we have not seen recent opportunities here bear fruit,” he says.

In addition to installing solar panels at its Mesa Corporate Center, Banner Health also strives to incorporate green initiatives in their hospital facilities via a natural, healing environment. “Healing environments are essential in our facilities,” says Dupaix. “Creating these healing environments encompasses many building components — from furniture and finishes to using natural light and reducing noise so that

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our patients can relax and focus on healing. We also create healing gardens at our facilities; these are calming outdoor areas that allow people to reflect and provide distraction from the tension of a loved one receiving care.”

Banner Health currently owns and operates 14 hospital facilities and several office buildings in Arizona. “As you can see, energy has been and will continue to be a major focus moving forward for Banner Health. We will continue to look for ways to use less energy and obtain our energy from alternative, sustainable sources,” Dupaix adds.

Amanda Harvey is a California-born, Tempe-based writer interested in green living and sustainability.

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toss tHat baD rap PRINTING IS A SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY

BY MOLLY CERRETA SMITH

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ome people may think of the printing industry as one that is not environmentally friendly, due to the number of trees it requires to make paper. Some may even consider the printing industry as going the way of the dinosaur thanks to digital media. But Jackie Wszalek, owner of Despins Printing Inc., is setting the record straight.

Wszalek, who has been a part of the family-owned business for more than 30 years, says the printing industry has actually served as a steward of the environment from the get-go. And as the owner of Despins, she feels it’s only right to ensure the paper and printing products they use are “originated responsibly,” which is why the company relies on forestcertification programs such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), as well as the Euro-centric Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certifications. The mission of these organizations is to ensure minimal damage during harvesting, preservation of the habitat and biodiversity, and the prevention of over-cutting. Despins also uses fruit- or vegetable oil-based inks and toners, from which the petroleum has been removed to make them far more renewable.

Over the three decades that Despins has been in existence, much print media has merged to digital or online formats, but Wszalek is confident that the printing industry is not a dying art but rather an industry that will always have a place, even in our modern world. She says, “I feel that print will always serve a purpose. It is a hand-to-hand piece that people can touch and feel. It’s so easy to push the delete button on the computer, but paper can serve as a beautiful keepsake. Paper moves us in ways that digital media cannot.”

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Despins has always been dedicated to lessening its carbon footprint, using only necessary materials in a responsible way for each project. And Wszalek lives by these sustainable practices in her office as well as in her personal life. “I’ve always been a believer in the Seventh Generation,” she says.

This refers to the notion that the decisions we make today will impact the next seven generations. “How are we going to best serve those future generations?” she asks.

Though Wszalek aims to keep Despins’ footprint small, its commitment and service to its clients is anything but. In fact, the company recently acquired Three Dog Marketing in Phoenix to add another level of marketing services to their print and online customers. “Marketing for our clients is what we do. Whether it’s print or digital, marketing pieces are representative of who you are and what you do as a company,” says Wszalek.

She also hopes to dispel the myth that “paper is bad.”

Wszalek adds, “Paper gets a bad rap. Electronic devices have much more of a footprint when we decide to ‘upgrade’ versus a piece of paper that can easily be recycled.”

So don’t feel guilty for using paper, or reading this magazine for that matter. After all, we too are committed to reforestation and only use recycled paper and soy-based inks for our print purposes.

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GREEN IN THE NEWS PHOENIX-BASED COMPANY LOCAL MOTORS CREATES WORLD’S FIRST 3D PRINTED CAR Unveiled for the first time on September 8th in Chicago, the Strati, a two-seater electric car, is taking the world by storm. With a range of 120 miles and a maximum speed of 40 mph, this will not be creating any new land speed records, but it will dramatically decrease the amount of time it takes to create a single automobile. The Strati initially took only 44 hours to build and only has about 10 parts to it. Local Motors’ mission is to manufacture it even faster over time.

The design for the Strati was selected from more than 200 entries submitted by the company’s online community; it will begin selling later this year ranging from $18,000 to $30,000.

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CLEAN AIR CAB OF EAST VALLEY RECOGNIZED AS FINALISTS FOR SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE AWARDS The 18th Annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards recognize companies that boost Arizona’s economy, create jobs and provide excellent customer service. The Awards partner with local and national nonprofit organizations, including Arizona State University’s Scholarship Fund, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Mesa United Way. To date, the total amount of money raised by Clean Air Cab for Valley scholarship programs and non-profits is $86,000.

ANNOUNCING A NEW FRONTIER FOR PUR FILTERS AND PACKAGING Did you know that nearly every part of the PUR water filtration systems can be recycled? PUR has teamed up with TerraCycle to create the PUR Brigade, the new recycling solution for all of your PUR products. The packaging, the PUR filters and even the pitchers are recyclable. To learn more about this revolutionary process, visit terracycle.net.

GREEN IDEAS CERTIFIES ITS 80TH LEED PROJECT A national leader in high-performance, green building consulting and education, Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants recently announced that they have certified their 80th LEED building, the Intel CH-8 Research and Development facility. This building was awarded LEED Gold level certification by the Green Building Institute for its sustainable design and construction methods that were practiced during the building process. Out of 110 possible LEED points, the building was awarded 62 points. In order to achieve high percentages of water and energy savings, CH-8 had to implement a wide variety of sustainable strategies and ideas.

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LUNCH AND LEARN November 12, noon- 1:30 p.m.

Macayo’s 4001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix This is a great opportunity to network with others in the green industry while learning more about an important eco-conscious subject. The Lunch and Learn topic for this month’s meeting is electric vehicles. The $20 fee includes your choice of anything on Macayo’s extensive lunch menu, a soft drink and tip. Please arrive early to put in your order and allow time for networking. thegreenchamber.org USGBC’S RGBC MEETING November 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Midfi rst Bank 3030 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix The Residential Green Building Committee (RGBC) meets on a monthly basis and all meetings are open to all volunteers interested in participating with the group in future affairs. If you’re interested in helping out on the committee or learning more about what the organization does, join them for a meeting! usgbcaz.org GOVERNOR’S CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION November 13, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Phoenix Convention Center’s West Building Presented by Avnet, Inc., the Arizona Technology Council’s awards gala, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, honors leaders in technology. The event this year consists of a theatre-style awards presentation, strolling dinner with specialty dessert, live music and a technology showcase exhibiting more than 50 Arizona companies. aztechcouncil.org 2014 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS November 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 E. 5th St., Tempe Mayor Mitchell will be sharing his thoughts on the local economic climate along with his vision for the growth and future of Tempe and Arizona. This is an opportunity for business leaders and residents to gain knowledge about what the city is doing and what the city is planning to do in relation to maintaining the quality of life here as well as building Tempe into a strong regional partner. tempechamber.org November 2014 | greenliving

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reduCInG WaSte, reorGanIZInG reCYClInG

BY MOLLY CERRETA SMITH

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n February 2013, Mayor Greg Stanton rolled out the Reimagine Phoenix sustainability initiative in an effort to lessen the amount of trash that is currently sent to landfills by at least 40 percent by the year 2020. The 40-20 plan, which it is referred to as, has a number of phases to reach this ambitious goal, but with the right education and resources, residents can reduce the amount of waste we produce. And that’s where John A. Trujillo comes in.

Trujillo has served as the director of the City of Phoenix Public Works for 12 years and counting. He says one of the efforts of the new program involves reducing the amount of waste as well as recycled materials that simply end up in the wrong bins and eventually the landfill. One of the solutions the city has implemented is the Green Organics Curbside Collection Program, which was rolled out to 150,000 residents to help them reduce the amount of yard material, such as grass clippings, branches and shrubs, that is currently ending up in regular garbage containers then straight to the landfill.

In addition, the city offers residents a $3 monthly savings off their solid waste services bill, if they opt to downsize from a large trash container to a medium-sized bin. Trujillo says, “We hope this helps residents think twice about the amount of garbage they are throwing away and encourage them to recycle or use the Green Organics container.”

Another area of waste the city hopes to reduce is food.

“The city of Phoenix is designing a composting program that will take green organics as well as food waste. A huge amount of food waste ends up in the regular garbage containers,” Trujillo says.

In fact, a waste characterization study conducted by the City of Phoenix Public Works, found that 30 percent of yard waste and 14.5 percent of food waste are just being thrown away when they could actually have been compostable. And 13 percent of recycled materials, approximately 50,000 to 60,000 tons, are still being tossed instead of put into proper recycling bins. Trujillo says we have a total of about 175,000 tons of material that could easily have avoided ending up in a landfill.

“If we could get the yard waste out of the garbage cans, we could meet our 40-20 goal right there,” he adds. “We have to minimize our impact. We want to make this a better place than when we got here. I don’t want to leave a problem. That’s not the legacy I want to leave behind.”

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Armed with knowledge and resources, we don’t have to pass along a waste problem to the next generation. There is so much more we can do as individuals and so much more that the Reimagine Phoenix initiative has in mind to help solve this problem for our residents now and into the future.

For more information visit phoenix.gov/reimaginephoenix

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caterinG WitH a pUrpose

BY RACHEL LUMAN

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he season for entertaining is upon us, and whether you’re making plans for a festive bash or an intimate gathering, a catered meal can take the stress of menu planning off your plate. But food preparation and delivery can also come with excessive water use (all those dishes!), food and packaging waste and a compromise in the ethics and quality of what’s on your plate. If the thought of all this waste has you feeling less than jolly, consider having an eco-conscious feast brought to you by one of the Valley’s best earth-friendly catering companies.

SANTA BARBARA CATERING Santa Barbara Catering is among the first food and event services in Arizona to employ environmentally friendly practices within their offices and at events. The company strives to reduce its carbon footprint by using biodegradable serving ware and containers, which lessens material and water waste. Your holiday guests will be served delicious seasonal fare produced naturally and organically by nearby familyrun farms and ranches, which means food is produced and consumed locally, minimizing resources used for product travel. Expect a fun — not stuffy — holiday party complete with carolers at Christmastime, a welcoming staff, delicious comfort foods (think carved turkey sliders with cranberry chutney and buttery potatoes) and pumpkin- and applespiced martinis to keep guests in the spirit.

HEIDI’S EVENTS & CATERING Heidi and her team offer a five-star, fuss-free Thanksgiving dinner experience where a full-service meal can be prepared in your own kitchen by a chef and served by a wait staff.

Enjoy apple pie boneless braised short ribs or traditional whole roasted turkey with home-style gravy and strawcranberry relish. Trash becomes treasure as this eco-minded company puts table scraps to use making nutrient-rich compost for gardening. Eco-friendly disposables along with

recycled cardboard, plastics, glass and paper ensure minimal additions to landfills. Buying and serving seasonal, local fare is incredibly important to the company, and Heidi’s menu always highlights seasonally available produce and food products for every special event.

ATLASTA CATERING AND EVENT CONCEPTS Sustainability and “green” business ethics are not ideas that Atlasta Catering takes lightly. The company’s mission revolves around a commitment to practice what others may only preach — and that isn’t always easy. Atlasta procures organic produce, grains, dairy and meat from Arizona farms to ensure quality and seasonality in their menus. The company also uses nontoxic cleaning products and compostable or recyclable materials and the staff is happy to educate customers on the importance of earth mindfulness. Atlasta offers several menu and service options for your holiday event, including Casual Catering, where you can enjoy chef-prepared fare without additional service staff or settling for food tray pickup from a warehouse store. Your menu choices, such as herb-glazed allnatural turkey with poblano stuffing and green bean casserole, will be attractively displayed and any equipment will be picked up later in the day, leaving your home clean and your guests impressed.

Rachel Luman is a lifelong Phoenix resident and has been a magazine contributor in the Valley since 2004.

Photos courtesy Santa Barbara Catering

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education

HoW MucH aRe YouR HoMe’S SoLaR PaneLS WoRtH?

BY JAN GREEN

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olar has become a hot topic of late in the media and even in elections. There are about 330 reasons homeowners in Arizona should be interested in harnessing the sun’s rays — as that is the approximate number of sunny days each year. And with Arizona’s abundant sunshine, why not? After all, Arizona is number one in the U.S. for solar per capita, according to the Solar Energy Industries Associations.

Given its popularity, solar panels are selling well in Arizona but more for commercial installations than residential. The majority of residential solar systems are leased, oftentimes with no out-of-pocket expense by the homeowner. But there is also a lot of misinformation in the marketplace from some solar companies and related industries. Homeowners need to understand the difference between a leased solar system and an owned one.

Leased solar systems are treated as personal property when a home sells and are given no value. Buyers of these homes need to meet minimum FICO requirements and are required to assume the existing lease and understand that the transfer of the system occurs when the leasing company receives a copy of the new deed for the home.

Owned solar systems will add value to the home depending on the energy savings and other factors. Valuing a solar panel system is accomplished by the appraiser using a formula found on the Green and Energy Efficient Addendum, located

on the Appraisal Institute website shown below.

Not every appraiser has experienced a sale with solar panels or understands the difference between a leased system and an owned system, much less how to value an owned solar system. In Arizona, our real estate industry and appraisers are sorely lacking in education on this topic and about energyefficient homes in general.

Due to this lack of education, the Residential Green Building Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Arizona Chapter is hosting the first solar course for appraisers for the state of Arizona. The course, “Residential and Commercial Valuation of Solar,” includes 15 CEU’s for appraisers. Sandy Adomatis of Adomatis Appraisal Services in Punta Gorda, Florida is teaching the course, which she created. Adomatis is the former vice chair of education for the Appraisal Institute and is also the creator of the Green and Energy Efficient Addendum. The hope is to educate appraisers on the intricacies of appraising a home with a leased or owned solar system.

For more information regarding the course, visit appraisalInstitute.org. Hover over Education, and then select Green Education. Once there, you can listen to Sandy’s video posted on the site.

Jan Green, REALTOR®, GREEN®, EcoBroker, RE/MAX Excalibur, is a volunteer with the Residential Green Building Committee, US Green Building Council, AZ Chapter, since 2009.

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RIDE TO BE UNIFIED

as a survivor of cancer or other life-threatening illness or in honor of and respect for those with intellectual disabilities.

In that vein, this year’s Special Olympics opened up its routes for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate for the first time.

“We are thrilled to add Special Olympics to the Perimeter Bicycling family,” says Richard DeBernardis, founder and president of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson. The Special Olympics has a reputation throughout 170 countries for helping 4.2 million individuals with intellectual disabilities realize bright futures. At the local level, the state program, Special Olympics Arizona, “is a vibrant one,” says DeBernardis.

Currently, more then 9,000 people are registered to partake in the El Tour de Tucson on November 22nd. “This year’s event has attracted people from different states in the union and several foreign countries,” says Marilyn Hall, the media, publicity and hospitality director of the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America.

El Tour de Tucson features a Jr. El Youth cycling program whose mission is to create a long-term positive impact on the health and fitness of at-risk children by developing and fostering a connection to cycling. The program hopes to help children who are struggling with issues such as obesity, inactivity, low self-esteem, financial hardship or learning differences by ensuring that they reach and maintain their health and fitness goals in a fun, organized and supportive team environment.

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l Tour de Tucson is always a big event in the Old Pueblo and this year promises to be no different. The 2014 Special Olympics 32nd El Tour de Tucson’s theme “Ride to be Unified” honors the efforts of Brandon Lyons and Lorena Evan, a firefighter and a registered nurse respectively, to alert the community about the safety solution for both cyclists and drivers. Their story began in 2013 while training for the 31st El Tour de Tucson, when a motorist traveling approximately 45 mph struck Lyons and Even from behind.

Since the accident, the two have worked towards building public awareness of the safety between cyclists and cars on the streets of Pima County.

Participants of the event can choose from rides of 104, 75, 55 or 40 miles, or between 12-, five- or fourth-mile “fun rides.” During the event, they will pedal past many of Tucson’s naturally beautiful views of mountains ranges, Saguaro cactus and the Sonoran Desert.

El Tour cyclists all share a desire to showcase fitness and health as part of a lifestyle change, a wellness program goal,

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geTTing kids inVOLVed in reCYCLing

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long with getting Phoenix residents involved in recycling for the Reimagine Phoenix Transforming Trash Into Resources initiative, the City of Phoenix has partnered with Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, to create a book Reimagine Phoenix, as well as two activity books specific to grades Kindergarten through third and fourth through seventh, to help children of all ages learn about the importance of recycling.

The Reimagine Phoenix storybook takes young readers on a colorful adventure following Chipper and his friends to the North Gateway Transfer Station. Recyclesaurus educates Chipper and his friends about what can be recycled, which bins items should be properly recycled within and why it’s so important to recycle in the first place.

The characters in the book also delve into Arizona’s history as it relates to drought, water usage and urban development.

It also encourages children to discover new ways to reduce the amount of trash that currently goes into our landfills and how they can be a part of Reimagine Phoenix’s goal of reducing waste by 40 percent by 2020.

Carter Morales, one of our own green kids, offers these simple ways that kids can help recycle around the house.

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Take the lids off of plastic bottles before they are put in the recycle bin.

Save glass jars to reuse in a variety of ways. You can use them as piggy banks, plant flowers or herbs in or even use as food storage and take-along containers.

Sort the recyclables properly.

Collect vegetation and old fruits and vegetables to use as compost in a garden.

Use old milk cartons for art projects (schools would probably love a large donation of clean ones to use for school craft activities).

For some fun to-dos that are featured in the Keep Phoenix Beautiful Join R Team activity books, go to greenlivingaz.com/kidsrecycling Get more ideas for kids at greenlivingaz.com/greenkids

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MIX IT GREEN:

MIXOLOGISTS LOOK TO LOCAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR COCKTAIL INSPIRATION

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ou may buy organic produce, sustainable meats and local foods, but as an individual striving to make eco-conscious decisions, do you ever think about what you’re drinking?

In making an effort to be healthier, both for our bodies and for our Photo by Debby Wolvos, DW Photography planet, sustainable consumption doesn’t stop at food. Mixology, the art of preparing mixed drinks, is now greener than ever.

Using organic vegetables, herbs and flowers from sustainable, local businesses not only supports business owners rallying for the green movement, but it also leads to some incredibly inventive cocktails. Anthony Georgoulis, director of beverage programs at Rise Hospitality and mixologist for Scottsdale’s Union Barrelhouse, uses primarily local and organic ingredients in all of the drinks he creates.

He says, “Besides the health benefits, there are so many new products out there that are organic or low calorie. I love the fact that I can give my clients such great options.” Thinking fresh, and we aren’t just referring to taste, is the most important factor to keep in mind. Start by coming up with alternatives to fruits or ingredients that don’t come from local farms. You can even add some common cocktail garnishes, such as mint, by growing edible plants at home. Georgoulis explains that he likes to mix sweet and savory, which is why he created the Violet B cocktail in the recipes following.

Mixology isn’t just for restaurants and bars — you, too, can be an innovative and creative mixologist at home. Georgoulis advises, “In mixology, take chances. Obviously you don’t want to spend a lot of money on expensive products that you might not like, but you would be amazed at the things that work that you wouldn’t expect to work.” Great drinks can come out of experimenting with unlikely ingredients. He also suggests that anyone trying to stay green to refrain from getting hung up on trying to find an organic symbol or label, saying, “Just find the flavors that you like and work your way back from

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that point as opposed to trying to find products that are green and then trying to make drinks with them.” This way you can get an idea of what you want to be drinking and creating rather than simply trying to find ingredients for recipes that might not be locally or organically available.

John Christie, beverage and cocktail director for Second Story Liquor Bar, has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He envisions an old bar lifestyle, saying, “For the most part it’s about taking a step back in time. Forward thinking for mixologists is about looking backwards and trying to get closer to what it was when things went from farm to table.” He also advises aspiring green mixologists to use local ingredients and substitute things like agave nectar for sugar. Christie only uses the freshest ingredients, so he takes frequent trips to the farmers markets in his area. Even though he doesn’t always buy something, these ventures gives him a chance to see what’s out there and what he has to work with. “There’s some great produce that comes out of Arizona because of all the sunshine. In the summertime, I try to work a lot with mint, rosemary and basil, because it’s easy to source locally,” Christie says.

Rosemary is a popular herb at The Boulders, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, too, as well as other fresh herbs from the garden. Chris Cline, the property’s food and beverage director, says, “We are fortunate to have our very own herb garden on property. It allows us to pick fresh products daily, and that freshness is delivered to our guests throughout the property’s cocktail menus.” He adds that using the freshest ingredients through the resort’s beverage program keeps them aligned with what the Boulders and the Waldorf Astoria brand represents. Localism is important to Cline, as well. He says, “Utilizing local ingredients in our beverage program allows our mixologist to create the freshest cocktails for our guests while supporting the local community.”

Mixology isn’t just artfully creating drinks any longer.

Its about artfully and thoughtfully creating drinks that are not only satisfying, but also sustainable. As the use of clean ingredients continues to grow, especially in the culinary and other food-related fields, the beverage industry isn’t far behind. By committing to be a conscious consumer, and creative mixologist, you can help support the local economy and be a driving force in the green movement — all while enjoying healthier, fabulous cocktails!

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HOLIDaY sPIrIts Get into the holiday spirit without sipping a hot and heavy drink. Instead, mixologists from Second Story Liquor Bar, The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Union Barrelhouse offer up these light and fresh cocktails that will keep you green, clean and lean throughout the season of cheers-ing.

tHe OrGanIC CuCuMBer MuLe

By Second Story Liquor Bar (photo on opposite page)

This refreshing low-sugar, low-calorie cocktail is perfect for celebrations any time of year.

InGreDIents 2 oz. Crop organic cucumber vodka 1/2 oz. Organic lime juice “Bar spoonful” of organic honey 4 oz. Organic ginger beer Organic cucumber, for garnish DIreCtIOns 1. Combine ingredients in a shaker, then pour into a copper mug fi lled with crushed ice.

2. Serve with an organic cucumber spear as a garnish.

VIOLet B

By Union Barrelhouse

For this drink, which is named after Violet Beauregarde, the girl who turned into a blueberry in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Georgoulis says, “I get blueberries and basil from the farmers market. It’s perfect with the sweetness of the blueberry and the savory of the basil.”

HOLIDaY sParKLer

By The Discovery Lounge at The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

This stunning cocktail is ideal for raising a glass to your family and friends at any one of the fall and winter holidays and ringing in 2015!

InGreDIents 3 oz. Gruet Brut Rose 1 oz. St. Germain Elderfl ower Liqueur 1 ½ oz. Cranberry juice AZ Bitters Lab Orange bitters Sugar cube Fresh rosemary sprig and two raspberries, for garnish DIreCtIOns 1. Place a sugar cube in the bottom of fl ute glass and soak in orange bitters.

2. Add the St. Germain and cranberry juice, then top off with Rose.

3. Add the garnish of fresh rosemary sprig and raspberries.

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InGreDIents 1 ½ oz. Veev Acai Liqueur 1 ½ oz. Tru Organic Vodka 1 oz. Homemade Blueberry Basil Blue Bell Syrup (see below) Basil leaf fi lled with three blueberries, for garnish BLue BeLL sYruP InGreDIents ½ cup blueberries ½ cup basil ½ cup organic beet sugar 1 cup water DIreCtIOns 1. Boil all ingredients for the blue bell syrup together for three to fi ve minutes.

2. Strain out the blueberry and basil.

3. Measure 1 ounce of the syrup and pour it into shaker with strainer along with the liqueur and vodka.

4. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

5. Add garnish.

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recipes

These healthy raw recipes by Haley Cloud of Living Raw by Grace will lighten up your Thanksgiving feast without sacrificing the flavors of the season.

pUMpKiN pie sMOOTHie iNGreDieNTs 3 cups water 2 bananas, peeled 1 carrot 1 cup green cabbage 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 cup ice

DirecTiONs 1. Add all ingredients to blender and mix until smooth.

2. Add more water if necessary.

BUTTerNUT sQUAsH sOUp iNGreDieNTs 4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1 cup raw cashews ½ cup dates, pitted 1 banana, peeled 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup water

DirecTiONs 1. Add all ingredients in the blender until smooth and creamy.

2. If you have a high-speed blender, simply blend for three to four minutes until soup is steamy.

3. If you do not have a high-speed blender, add hot water when you blend.

crANBerrY sAUce iNGreDieNTs 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 orange, peeled 1 apple, quartered 1 cup dates, pitted

DirecTiONs 1. Blend together the fruits with the dates until smooth.

2. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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AWArD-WiNNiNG MArGs The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance partnered with the World Margarita Championship on October 18th, featuring 20 fi nalists from Tucson Originals restaurants who prepared their fi nest margarita entries for judges and attendees alike. Here, we share the recipes of the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice winners.

1ST PLACE, JUDGES’ CHOICE

seNOr YAKUZA

by Mixologist Aaron DeFeo, Casino del Sol Resort

This drink uses Japanese fl avors to accentuate the traditional margarita. iNGreDieNTs 1 ½ oz. Don Julio Blanco 1/2 oz. Pierre Ferrand dry orange curacao 1 oz. Shiso agave syrup 3/4 oz. lime juice 1/4 oz. Yuzu

DirecTiONs 1. Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe.

2. Top with cucumber foam and garnish with a shiso leaf.

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1ST PLACE, PEOPLE’S CHOICE

BLeeDiNG FreNcHMAN

by Mixologist Chelsea Hendryk, Le Rendez-Vous This classic margarita features St. Germain and orange salt. iNGreDieNTs 1 Lemon 1/2 Lime Blood orange juice 2 oz. St. Germain 2 oz. Reposado tequila 1 oz. Cointreau noir Salt flavored with orange zest Cava Nasturtium flower, for garnish

DirecTiONs 1. Combine juice and all still liquors in shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously.

3. Salt rim of glass and muddle blood orange ice cubes in glass.

4. Fill glass with juice and liquor mixture, and top with Cava.

5. Float Nasturtium flower on top for garnish.

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GREEN SCENES MARIPOSA MONARCA-MONARCH BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT November 1-23, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix The ever-popular live monarch butterfl y exhibit Mariposa Monarca returns to the Desert Botanical Garden this month.

Enjoy being surrounded by hundreds of live monarchs at this engaging exhibit featuring the life cycle and migration patterns of the monarch butterfl y along with the environmental threats and conservation efforts that surround it. New this year is the Monarch Waystation, which was planted to attract the monarchs on their journey. 480-481-8188, dbg.org

PUMPKIN DAYS & CORN MAZE November 1-9, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tolmachoff Farms 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale Tolmachoff Farms promises to give guests the ultimate holiday outing featuring something for each member of the family such as a great big pumpkin patch, sixacre family corn maze, mini corn maze designed for little ones and haunted corn maze for the not-so-faint-of-heart. Other activities include a petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow, 20 x 20 foot climbing spider web and an old western town scene.

623-386-1301, tolmachoff-farms.com A NIGHT OF CELEBRATING THE ARTS ON ROOSEVELT ROW November 7, 6-9 p.m.

Coiffeur’s Salon 1024 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix Nationally renowned Brooklyn artist Zaria Forman will be at Coiffeur’s Salon during this event. Guests are welcome to meet this artist as well as preview some of her work that will be on display. In addition, works from several local artists will be exhibited that night as well. When you schedule an appointment for a service at Coiffeur’s that evening, the salon will give 20% of the proceeds back to your choice of one of these non-profi t organizations: — Golden Gate Community Center, Wild at Heart – Arizona based raptor rescue, Lost Our Home Pet Foundation or the Great Whale Conservancy.

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MIND, BODY, BLISS RETREAT DAY November 8, 9:00 a.m.

Rancho Manana Spa 5720 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek Held at the beautiful Rancho Manana Spa in Cave Cree, this event will feature a packed schedule of events featuring food, beauty, music, fun, entertainment, yoga and meditation as well as seminars throughout the day from top doctors and wellness experts speaking on the latest in integrative wellness. Seating is limited, and tickets are available for half-day participation ($20), full- day participation ($35) or $10 for yoga or one lecture.

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6TH ANNUAL TOUR DE COOPS November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

5151 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 200, Phoenix Known as the Valley’s “most unique home tour,” Tour de Coops is a self-guided tour that celebrates the urban chicken community and sustainable living in Phoenix. Tour-goers can share coop design tips, chicken keeping secrets and discuss other sustainable practices with members of this knowledgeable community who are already housing chickens in own their backyards. Supporting this event through your ticket purchase helps inspire sustainable living in the urban desert southwest. Advanced purchase: $20/person. Youth tickets, 11-15 years of age: $10. Children 10 and under are free.

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CERTIFIED LOCAL FALL FESTIVAL November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

10 W. Portland St., Phoenix The festival features more than 100 vendors with some of Arizona’s favorite local businesses, food samples from some of the best Arizona restaurants and food trucks and a beer and wine garden featuring Arizona-produced libations. Entrance to the Certifi ed Local Fall Festival is free, with crafts and activities for kids and families. $1 food tickets will be available for purchase. Entrance to the beer and wine garden is free to those 21 and over. Drink samples will be available for two food tickets. 602-956-0909, localfirstaz.com

TUCSON PIMA OPEN STUDIO TOUR November 8-9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

100 N. Stone Ave., Ste. 303 Tucson Pima Arts Council presents a free self-guided driving tour of the studios and galleries of dozens of talented working artists throughout Tucson and Pima County. Now in its 27th year, this event gives artists the chance to expose their work to a large public audience and provides visitors with opportunities to view an amazing spectrum of artistic media and styles.

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LUNG FORCE WALK

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November 15, Registration 8:00 a.m., walk begins 9:15 a.m.

Riverview Park, Dobson Rd. and Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa Join forces with the American Lung Association, as an individual or as a group, to raise funds to support research, advocacy, education and awareness as well as to reverse the stigma about lung cancer. Registration is free.

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November 17, 7 p.m.

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff Bring the whole family and learn about one of the most captivating natural events known to man — the origins of meteor showers. Learn how to differentiate between meteorites and stars and participate in exciting interactive science-based activities. 928-774-3358, lowell.edu

6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL AT THE FARM November 15, Noon-5:00 p.m.

The Farm at South Mountain 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix Mix and mingle with some of the state’s grape growers and wine makers this fall at the Farm. Sample some of Arizona’s finest wines, learn about our state’s wine production and enjoy a picnic lunch as well as live and silent auctions at this popular event. $75 admission at the door, $65 pre-sales and $60 for AWGA members. 602-243-9081, azwinefestivalatthefarm.com

FOUR CORNERS FESTIVAL November 15-16, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave., Tucson Experience works by a cross-section of Southern artists and artisans along with live musical entertainment, artist demonstrations, culinary arts, wine tasting and food vendors stationed at four different shopping plazas: La Encantada, Plaza Colonial, Paloma Village and Gallery Row. 520-797-3959, saaca.org

NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL November 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

201 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson This celebration of Native American arts at Old Tucson is set to feature artists who will be displaying and selling their artwork.

The participating artists each excel in a variety of mediums.

Native dance groups will be entertaining guests with live performances. 520-883-0100, oldtucson.com

FISHING CLINIC AND OUTDOOR SAFETY EVENT November 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Environment Education Center in Veteran’s Oasis Park 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler Bring the family out for a fun day of outdoor activities with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, The Chandler Environmental Education Center and the Chandler Police Department. In addition to a free fishing activity including loaner rods, bait and fishing information, there will be fun family safety activities. The Chandler Police Department will have special vehicles on display and will be offering demonstrations. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov

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GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR WEEKEND November 28-29, 5-10 p.m.

Murphy Park 58th Ave. and Glendale Ave., Glendale This free fall event kicks off a series of weekend celebrations occurring through January 2015. An estimated 75,000 people visit Murphy Park during Glendale Glitters as the area is lit up with more than 1.5 million lights. Delicious food options, live entertainment and a variety of vendors are on-site for this free holiday-themed event. glendaleaz.com

Experience the most artistic cross-section in Southern Arizona for a free, two-day festival.

Attendees can meander through the plazas during the third annual Four Corners Festival and take part in a weekend full of culture.

The location intersection is lined with local boutiques and retail, restaurants, galleries, performance space and public art.

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FREE ADMISSION The Four Corners of Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue FESTIVAL OF TREES November 28-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village 336 State Rte. 179, Sedona Tlaquepaque, art galleries and area artists will have more than 45 trees and gingerbread houses fully decorated from top to bottom in fun, exquisite ways with each of them different using different materials. This event will be both indoors and outdoors and is free for everyone so bring the whole family!

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HE’S GREEN

SHE’S GREEN

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This time of year has me singing, “Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when it’s pumpkin flav-ored! Everything is awesome when we’re eating pumpkin treats.” (In case you don’t have kids and don’t recognize the tune, The LEGO Movie is worth seeing!).

Maybe I was a bit more excited to sample a variety of pumpkin goodies than my hubby, but at least there’s a beer involved! Oh yes, beer.

NATURE’S PATH | ORGANIC PUMPKIN-N-SPICE FLAX PLUS GRANOLA BARS HE SAID: It’s a shame when one bad flavor ruins a perfectly good granola bar. These Nature’s Path bars were sweet and chewy with crunchy granola and pumpkin seeds. The honey spice flavor was delicious right up until the overwhelming flavor of old grains took over. The aftertaste was the flavor version of the bulk grain aisle smell. Not pleasant.

SHE SAID: Soft, sweet and chewy, these granola bars were tasty! There’s no actual pumpkin in them, just to be clear, but there are pumpkin seeds and enough cinnamon and spices to remind you of a pumpkin pie. Sure, they smell like the inside of a 1969 hippie bus, but it’s a “flax-plus” trail mix bar! What did you expect? I’d take these on any trail.

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WHOLLY WHOLESOME | PUMPKIN CRUMBLETTES HE SAID: I’m going to give thanks a little early this year — to Wholly Wholesome for making these outstanding mini pumpkin cupcakes with tasty crumb topping. I can’t wait to eat about a half dozen of these tomorrow morning with a hot cup of coffee!

SHE SAID: Holy moly! These little bites of deliciousness pack quite a pumpkin punch! Tons of pumpkin and spice flavor, supermoist cake and crispy streusel topping made this one of my favorite seasonal finds. These are perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table, teatime at home or simply scarfing down while hiding in your pantry from your hubby and kids. We won’t tell!

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365 EVERYDAY VALUE | ORGANIC PUMPKIN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES HE SAID: Move over chocolate and vanilla ice cream sandwiches. Pumpkin has just upped the ante. These pumpkin sandwiches, a culmination of pumpkin and spice ice cream smashed between two vanilla wafers, are to die for. I don’t normally go all pumpkin crazy this time of year, but these ice cream sandwiches may change that.

SHE SAID: These treats will definitely satisfy your pumpkin cravings. The cookies were soft and tasted almost like gingerbread. They paired perfectly with the smooth pumpkin ice cream. If you like spices, there are plenty of them to be found here! Luckily, they were so rich I only wanted one.

Tomorrow’s another story.

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TIMMERMANS | PUMPKIN LAMBICUS HE SAID: A lambic has a naturally sour flavor that is usually complemented by sour fruits such as cherries or peaches. So when I heard of a pumpkin lambic, I was both intrigued and perplexed. Unfortunately, the sour flavor was too strong and the pumpkin was too weak for me. Not a fan of this one. Try a raspberry instead.

SHE SAID: My experience with lambics has been with supertart flavors like raspberry and peach so this was an exciting find. I’m of the “Oooh! It’s finally ‘pumpkin-flavored everything season” crowd… So imagine my disappointment at the very mild pumpkin flavor and absence of spices. I was just left with a sour, slight citrus flavor. I’ll move on to regular pumpkin beer next.

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365 EVERYDAY VALUE | ORGANIC PUMPKIN SPICE YOGURT HE SAID: This yogurt takes you on quite the flavor ride. It starts the journey modestly, with your average sweet and sour yogurt flavors. It then speeds quickly into the flavors of spices and pumpkins. Then suddenly, it careens off course and ends up dropping you off somewhere in the neighborhood of a holiday-scented candle and old funky beer flavors.

SHE SAID: I’ve convinced myself that I love anything pumpkin flavored, but I’m realizing it’s really just the spices associated with pumpkin that are awesome. Pumpkin by itself is pretty bland, no? This yogurt was great — smooth, creamy and sweet with spices with the exception for one funky flavor which I’m pretty sure was the pumpkin!

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