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ive years ago, we launched our first issue of Green Living magazine. We created a magazine dedicated to your conscious life. I want to THANK our readers, subscribers, advertisers, Greenies, writers, photographers, artists, cheerleaders, advisory board, steering committee, our partners, Green Team, and our interns for all of your loyalty and continued support. We educate, inspire and empower our readers to make eco-conscious choices in all aspects of their daily lives. Our vision is a world where people live, work and play sustainably, leaving the world a better place for the next generation. Do you remember our first cover? Our premier issue focused on our connection with water. We continue to show our connection to water by doing a 12-month article series on water topics. I love the sound of the ocean and enjoying time on the water in a boat, canoe, boogie board or raft. The beach is my happy place! Over the years reading Green Living magazine, we hope that you learned many new things, made discoveries about how to live a conscious life and enjoyed opportunities to embrace sustainability in your journey. We are excited to share the great news that we are having our first Simple Solutions Summit to engage the community to take action in sustainability. The event will focus on five pillars: Education, Food, Water, Energy and Waste. We are bringing in Erin Schrode from New York City. She is a green girl and ecopreneur who founded Teens Turning Green and the Project Green Challenge. See more information on page 9 or visit greenlivingaz.com/summit. The event will start at 2 p.m. with the Action Summit including a panel of speakers and tradeshow booths, and conclude with the Anniversary Party happy hour networking event from 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. We hope you will celebrate our five years with us and learn something new. In gratitude and share the green word,

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’m so thrilled to be the Associate Editor of this amazing publication, and even more excited to be a part of Green Living magazine’s 5-year anniversary! You’ll probably notice that the issue is a little bigger this month than last month. We are very excited to increase our content by eight pages for our anniversary issue, and we’ve filled it with inspiring, innovative and educational stories just for you. In this Design and Urban issue, we’re featuring stories on green home renovation, aquaponics gardening, luxury green homes, tips for promoting a sustainable workplace, Phoenix’s urban evolution, and more! We are also including a wonderful personalized art piece from Drury Design Arts to commemorate our 5-year anniversary. Be sure to check it out on page 6! Please mark your calendars and celebrate five years with us during our upcoming issue launch parties in Paradise Valley and Tucson. For more information and to RSVP, visit greenlivingaz.com/party and greenlivingaz.com/tucsonparty. We hope to see you there! We are so thankful for the support of our readers, advertisers and partners. We are here because of all of you, and we greatly appreciate your love. Please continue sharing Green Living magazine with your friends, family and colleagues, and follow us on social media for the latest green news and events. Here’s to another five years!

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community engagement

local artist transforms recycled materials and communities by Daisy Vargas

he product of a radical time in New York City, Theresa Lillian is an Arizona-based artist who utilizes her personal experiences and passion for going green by creating stunning sustainable art. In this Q&A, Lillian talks about the beginning of her artistic career, how the World Trade Center attack on September 11 changed her life forever, and how neighbors can be the greatest suppliers of art materials. Since moving to Arizona in 2010, do you feel that your art has shifted to reflect the area and community that surrounds you? My art has definitely shifted since I have moved to Arizona. The warmer weather allows me to pursue outdoor art. Desert colors, landscapes, warmth and ambiance are expressed in my current style of mosaic. Before you began using recycled materials to build mosaics, what type of medium did your art consist of? My passion was and still is figurative and expressionistic style of painting with acrylic on canvas. In 2001, my work took a turn when the Twin Towers were struck on September 11. My

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mom and other family members were in the building – luckily they survived, [but] we did lose friends and coworkers. At that time, I created a series of work I call “The Faceless People” – groups of people intertwined and connected. The first [piece] in the series was a painting I called “Unity.” Inspired by the thousands of heroes that came to the aid of NYC in its time of need, the painting travelled the tri-state area until [it was] finally sold to a private collector. What had the greatest impact in your artwork shifting from your previous mediums to mosaic pieces? I had seen mosaics in Philadelphia [while] on vacation and wondered about the work for years. I was fortunate enough to actually meet and work on a public installation with Isaiah Zagar, the artist who created the art I had seen. I was truly inspired by [Zagar’s] work called “Assemblage” as well as mosaics. He used mostly recycled and donated materials to create thousands of square feet of murals on buildings and even inside buildings. His work with the community touched me, and I decided to carry forward my goal to create mosaics on the plain walls of Arizona homes and businesses. What motivates you to use recycled materials for your artwork? I love the idea of taking junk or garbage that people discard and creating works of art with it. Instead of ending up in a junk pile, I use these items to tell a story. For example, my sunflower walls were inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, one of my favorite artists. I used an old broken cup with a portrait of Vincent on it in the actual wall. The sunflowers were created from broken dishes, cups and old jewelry.

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I also use items purchased in stores, such as Styrofoam (which takes forever to break down and decompose). I mosaic the Styrofoam and turn it into hanging sun catchers. The message is to recycle, reuse and repurpose coupled with the idea that we can spend less money on materials and production of materials by using what we already have. Where do you find most of the recycled materials that are utilized in your mosaics? I am blessed with awesome neighbors who often leave their broken ceramics, old jewelry and junk in front of my studio door! I also visit secondhand stores in the area and garage sales. It’s amazing what items people throw away! Sometimes, I even find things alongside the road. Most artists have a piece in their portfolio that they feel best represents their growth and style as an artist. What is this piece for you? The piece that best represents my current style is the Unity Wall located at 2823 E. Marguerite Avenue in Phoenix. It was designed and inspired by my painting “Unity” after 9/11. People from all walks of life helped create the final mural, a total of over 200 volunteers! The materials were donated by local businesses. We are blessed to live in a city like Phoenix where businesses take part in and embrace public projects. There are very generous and passionate people here.

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What message do you believe “The Unity Wall” conveys? “The Unity Wall” demonstrates the power in community art. When people come together with one purpose in mind, all things are possible. It sends a positive message to children that they can create something beautiful in their world and take pride in their neighborhood. There is power in the realization that a kid can create something that will be a part of history. Do you have any upcoming projects that we can look forward to seeing? I am working on creating small mosaic pieces for the Desert Botanical Garden show held on October 9-11. I will be selling whimsical doorstops, bookends and hanging garden shrines made out of broken ceramics, mirrors and old baubles. I am also doing a series of floral paintings specifically designed for the Desert Botanical Garden using recycled wood and coffee filters.

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oldest family-owned arizona consignment

store gives back to community by Amber Starr

owadays, it seems as if every business tries to promote the green agenda. However, 34 years ago, a business model based on recycling and reusing was a decidedly uncommercial idea. That did not stop Judy Rhodes from opening A SECOND LOOK in 1982, the first upscale consignment store of its kind. People had few choices then: throw away perfectly good clothing or donate it to a thrift store. In an inspired moment, Judy was one of the first in the country to change the shopper’s ideas of just what a consignment store could be by asking herself a few simple questions: “What if resale could be more than just what we find at charity thrift stores? What if it actually could be upscale…like the department stores from where the clothing originated?” Drawing inspiration from discount retailers like Fileen’s Basement in the Midwest, A SECOND LOOK was born by ignoring the status quo. Armed with a mere $7.00 and a passion for her vision of a new kind of resale experience, Judy purchased 28 boxes of clothes from a rummage sale. The first storefront was a modest 800 square-feet, but legions of consignors and customers dedicated to the ideas she had soon followed. After expanding to a larger storefront in the same North

Phoenix neighborhood, Judy’s sister Jeri Watson joined the team, later becoming a partner in 1994. Due to the store’s success, A SECOND LOOK outgrew its surroundings quickly and moved three times before settling into a massive 25,600 square-foot location in 2002. Although successful in their own right, Judy and Jeri have continuously given back to the community by mentoring many other stores along the way and collaborating with several charities to donate clothing throughout the United States and abroad. Through their partnerships, A SECOND LOOK has helped Sudanese refugees and empowered women in Africa who use donated items from A SECOND LOOK to start their own businesses. “Our charity partners are an important part of the consignment philosophy. When an item does not sell, it is donated to help the needy in our community. We work together to make sure that nothing of value ever goes to waste,” commented Rhodes. Today, A SECOND LOOK employs 55 full- and part-time employees, and Rhodes and Watson have no plans to slow down. “We plan to never retire. We really feel like we are making a difference,” said Rhodes. In April 2014, Judy’s son Trey Rhodes became a partner in the business. The next endeavor for A SECOND LOOK will be to expand their presence online to accommodate shoppers across the United States and worldwide. For now, A SECOND LOOK has shown how family involvement in the business has created a tradition of giving back to the community, leaving a lasting legacy in Phoenix and beyond. For more information, visit asecondlook.com. Amber Starr is a full-time student majoring in Business Administration at Wilkes University. She is passionate about social awareness, art and design and works as a freelance makeup artist. Photography by Trey Rhodes Read more giving back articles at greenlivingaz.com/givingback

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environment

community concern

in Patagonia by Courtney Sexton

he small and vibrant community of Patagonia is nestled in the mountains of southern Arizona, surrounded by the Coronado National Forest. Because of its beauty, uniqueness and recognized ecological importance, the area has become one of America’s most treasured landscapes for tourism and recreation. Patagonia was first settled by mine workers and is now a hub of small businesses that celebrate and depend on the local landscape. While the Patagonia region is rich with wildlife, its lands are also rich in copper, silver and other precious metals, making it a long-time target for mining companies. Mining operations and proposals threaten not only endangered wildlife, but the community’s water, health and safety, and the sustainability of Patagonia’s small businesses. Pecan growers and ranchers, along with winery, inn and restaurant owners, know that their livelihoods would be disrupted by the many open-pit mining operations proposed near their homes and businesses. Abandoned mine sites already leach toxic heavy metal pollutants into local streams and watersheds, and more mines would only add to the contamination. Nancy McCoy and her husband Ralph Schmitt have owned and operated the Duquesne House Bed & Breakfast in Patagonia for the past 12 years. Originally built in 1898 as a boarding house for miners, the Duquesne House now provides lodging for guests visiting to relax, birdwatch or to enjoy the vineyards in the Sonoita area. McCoy worries that proposed projects, like Rosemont Copper, could destroy the life she and her husband have built. “People who are coming to birdwatch and go to the vineyards will not want to travel down the highway with mining traffic…properties surrounding the proposed Rosemont Mine all seem to have ‘For Sale’ signs,” she said. “Those who can move will move, affecting all the area businesses.” Rosemont’s mile-wide, half-mile-deep open pit would be an eyesore dug in the middle of a major local aquifer, requiring constant pumping of wastewater from the pit to keep from flooding when operating. The tailings, or toxic mine waste, would literally be dumped on national forest land,

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covering an astounding 3,000 acres of the national forest. Rosemont is just one of many proposed mines in this region. Carolyn Shafer, a Patagonia resident since 1999 and founder of the Creative Spirit Artist Gallery – a local business that represents the creative expression of artists in the borderlands region area – echoes the McCoys’ concerns about the mines. “The customers who are at the gallery have come to Patagonia specifically because of our outdoor natural treasures. They are at the gallery choosing to purchase artistic expressions of the uniqueness of this area,” she explains. Ron Pulliam, a restoration ecologist, says he moved to Santa Cruz County and started two local businesses because it is the only county in the U.S. that has four native cat species, including the highly imperiled jaguar. More mines would threaten those species and their habitat. Pulliam helped start Borderland’s Restoration, L3C, a growing company that employs nearly 20 local citizens working to restore ecosystem services. He also recently formed a company called Wildlife Corridors, to purchase habitat and provide safe corridors for the movement of jaguars, ocelots and other species. It is the passion of the locals – for their thriving businesses and nature’s beauty – that will stop the mines. They are fighting for the landscapes that sustain them all. Courtney Sexton, MFA, writes about places and the human relationships to them. At Defenders of Wildlife, she works on a host of issues, with a focus on species and habitat concerns in the southwest and western states, public lands and renewable energy development. Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1.2 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.org. Photography by Allegra Mount To take action against harmful mining, visit greenlivingaz.com/mining

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“We imagine a world where children are taught we are not separate, but instead, we are all a part of something much bigger than ourselves – we are one.”

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by Megan Goodwin

tudies have shown that one in 68 children in the United States is diagnosed as having autism. According to Cricket Barrientos, founder of the nonprofit Sounds of Autism, many families go years without knowing how to best aid their autistic children. Ever since Barrientos’ son was diagnosed with autism, she has made it her life’s mission to help other families get the much-needed information that was unknown to her when she discovered that her son was autistic. She is determined to become a voice for autistic children, and her mission is to use “education, love and support” to provide a better quality of life for autistic children and their families. On Saturday, September 26, Sounds of Autism is co-sponsoring the event “Responders Unite Kick-Off Party” to benefit military families with autistic children. Responders Unite was created to bring non-profits and local businesses from all over Arizona together into one space to promote community awareness and support for all special needs communities. “We want to bring alive our vision and values as we imagine an education system focused on the power of community rather than competition,” said Colleen Walski, Founder and CEO of Scott’s Mom nonprofit, a sponsor of the event. “We imagine a world where children are taught we are not separate, but instead, we are all a part of something much bigger than ourselves – we are one.” Proceeds from the event will be used to provide families at Luke Air Force Base with a private Responders Unite event. Since these families live mostly on base, they do not have access to standard resources that are vital for autistic children.

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Through this fundraiser, Responders Unite hopes to help spread understanding and compassion about families with autistic children. The goal is to create a safe and comfortable support system for these families on the base. “It takes a community to raise a special needs child. Responders Unite will bring that message to our community the night of our event,” said Barrientos. The Responders Unite event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Allstate Appliances’ Scottsdale showroom on September 26. There will be chefs cooking in several kitchens, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and much more! Through hard work and dedication, awareness about autism will spread throughout the military community, and with that awareness will come an enduring support system for these families. “Responders Unite brings together those that are passionate about bringing positive change and awareness to our community, allowing those families with special needs children the ability to live life without limits!” stated Paul Cocuzza, Business Development Manager at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, a sponsor of the event. We hope you will join us at the Responders Unite KickOff event. For more information and to view all of the event sponsors, visit greenlivingaz.com/responders-unite. Megan Goodwin is entering her senior year at the University of Arizona to earn her degree in Creative Writing. Read more giving back articles at greenlivingaz.com/givingback

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The Urban Form

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ere we starting from scratch and knew we would be facing a future of limited water supplies, we would design our southwestern cities to anticipate that future. The urban form we created would reflect the importance of using water efficiently and preserve future options to capture and reuse as much of a scarce resource as possible. Architect William McDonough, Board Member at Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability, has constantly reinforced this principle over the years. An internationally recognized designer and sustainable growth pioneer, McDonough’s philosophical principles begin with the notion that design is the first signal of human intention. He asserts that many of the environmental problems we face are, at root, design challenges. The design of our urban form and the goal of living with less water brings to the forefront our great network of buildings, utilities, transportation corridors, recreation places, commerce and housing. This form, together with water distribution lines, wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management, earthworks and other infrastructure, dictates how we access, move, and use water. Challenges we now face are in many ways locked in by design choices made decades ago. Among the most damaging have been the disruption of natural drainages and scraping of desert soils to facilitate road patterns or to provide flat, low-cost construction sites. If we started fresh, we would design commercial and residential areas, roadways and recreational spaces to be collectors of rain and stormwater. Now, as urban areas recognize the value draining away in each rainfall, the excavation of basins, street and curb cuts, and other retention features are being incorporated into new developments and, in some cases, retrofitted into legacy infrastructure. In a small but important way, this is now happening in Tucson. The city now requires that all new commercial development include a rainwater harvesting system providing at least 50 percent of the estimated landscape water budget of the project.

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The urban form is also underground, invisible to us except when things go wrong. Some major cities lose as much as 40 percent of their water supply each day due to leaky pipes. Houston, Texas, a city usually associated with too much water, estimates it lost 15 percent of its total water supply due to leaks in 2014. The old water infrastructure wasted enough water in one month to meet the needs of nearly 400,000 people for a year. If Houston’s pipes leak, so likely do those in most Arizona cities. As it aims for a zero-leak-rate water system, Lago Vista, Texas, near Austin, has adopted a policy that only high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe will be used across the city, replacing legacy pipe that kept leaking again and again. A new underground urban form is taking shape and providing lessons for other cities in water-short regions. For a comprehensive look at our options, “Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis,” is an instructive book by Arizona engineer Jerry Yudelson. It offers a wealth of solutions at the intersection of buildings and smart water use. Its many case studies address the knotty details of sustainable urban water management, offering a resource for anyone serious about learning to live with less water. The lessons are clear that if we intend to remain in our environment and flourish, we’ll want to remodel the form of our desert communities wherever needed, from the urban scale down to the individual home and neighborhood levels. How different and more resilient our desert communities look when we must permanently live with less water will be a function of how we apply the human intention today. David Schaller is a retired environmental scientist living in Tucson where he writes on climate, water and energy security. For more articles about water visit greenlivingaz.com/water Photo by Angélica Martinez

September 2015 | greenliving

green thumb

food to plate

Growing food with By Dr. George Benjamin Brooks, Jr.

ecently, as I walked through the produce section of my local grocery store, I realized that I had grown nearly every item available in my aquaponics system at home. Growing food at home is not a new concept, but doing so can be challenging here in Phoenix. Leafy greens, for example, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the heat. If they do grow in warm temperatures, they tend to go to seed or get bitter. Back in 2011, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service recommended a few alternative plants that could fill the summery, leafy green role. One of them was sweet potato greens. Remember back when you were a child and your science teacher stuck the end of a sweet potato into a jar of water, growing roots below and a vine above? The leaves on the vine are edible sweet potato greens! At home you can do the same thing you did in science class, with a few fun tweaks. Fill a glass gallon jar with tap water and let it sit for a day to evaporate the chlorine. Then, if you put a couple of guppies or similar fish in the water with the roots and feed them a bit, their waste will feed the plant and the plant will keep the water clean. Congratulations, you are now practicing the art of aquaponics! It can be that simple. Easy to work with, the potato vine can quickly outgrow the space on your windowsill. In backyard aquaponics, the vine will cover your unit if you let it. You can also take cuttings from the vine, stick them directly in water, and they will root with little problem. Some sun shading may be needed for the cuttings, but the vine takes full sun well. More advanced practitioners can even grow more potatoes. Growing a potato vine is also a great way to teach children important lessons about food and science. Growing food is great, but the important part is the eating. Sweet potato greens are delicious. They taste much like spinach with a slight sweet-potato flavor and can replace many coolweather-grown varieties of greens in traditional meals. The

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leaves are delicate and particularly delicious when stir fried. The plant also produces numerous large edible purple flowers. Another whole family of plants that you can work with in the same way is basil. Some basils are easier to grow than others, but most will root without a problem. Thai and cinnamon basils are particularly tasty, and the leaves make great tea. This is the first of what we hope will be a great series of articles on wonderful food and how to grow it using aquaponics. Our willing co-conspirators in this venture are aquaponic newbies Green Living magazine Publisher Dorie Morales and her husband Mark, who have recently started their own aquaponic adventures with an expanded Sanctuary Series aquaponics unit from Endless Foods Systems right here in the Valley. We will follow them along as they produce food in their garden and share the great meals they make from it. Bon appetit. Saving the world through healthy food, visionary thinker and doer, Dr. George Benjamin Brooks, Jr. is the Founder, President & CEO of NxT Horizon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a firm that empowers homes, schools and businesses to grow fish, shrimp, vegetables, jobs and really smart kids. NxTHorizon.com info@nxthorizon.com Read more about gardening at greenlivingaz.com/greenthumb

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New Online Toolkit Helps Communities

Recycle Electronic Waste By Megan S. Fuller

hile many of us would love to recycle our old televisions and computers, few of us have the time or motivation to figure out where or how to properly dispose of e-waste. The fates of our broken TVs, computers and electronics often include improper disposal, or a dusty garage banishment until we figure out an appropriate place of rest. Luckily, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), working with Keep Arizona Beautiful, Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) and eGreen IT Solutions, have created an E-Waste Recycling Event Toolkit to make it easier for concerned citizens and communities to create a sustainable, environmentally responsible program for recycling e-waste. “ADEQ’s e-waste toolkit walks you through every step to make sure you don’t miss a thing – it covers everything from planning, to marketing, logistics, execution and even follow-up, with the goal of communities establishing successful, self-sustaining programs,” said J.B. Shaw, ADEQ Recycling Coordinator. The toolkit was funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC). It was then tested and refined at five e-waste recycling events conducted by municipalities in the border region of Arizona: Nogales, Somerton, Sahuarita, San Luis and Bisbee. This was the very first e-waste event for most of the communities, and the toolkit facilitated their event planning and marketing, making the events successful. According to Shaw,

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“ADEQ is proud of the piloting success of the E-Waste Recycling Event Toolkit as evidenced by the more than 25 tons of e-waste that were collected and recycled, as well as the community feedback we received.” The E-Waste Recycling Toolkit will be available to the broader public online as of September 21, the first day of Pollution Prevention (P2) Week. The target audience for the toolkit is municipalities, tribes and non-profits in Arizona, but it was designed to be very easy to use. Even community members without any experience can use it to organize an effective e-waste event and provide a recycling alternative to filling their landfills with used, toxic electronics. ADEQ recently joined the SERI R2 Leader Program. R2 Leaders are organizations and agencies that support responsible electronics recycling. With SERI, ADEQ will promote expanding e-waste collection, increasing used electronics collection volumes and emphasizing communication, outreach and consumer education. The ultimate goal is to be able to create year-round drop off locations in communities throughout our state to make it easy for citizens to responsibly recycle their used electronics. For more information, visit azdeq.gov. Megan S. Fuller is an environmental specialist for Keep Arizona Beautiful. For more articles about reducing waste visit greenlivingaz.com/waste

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Is My Green Home

Worth More? by William Janhonen

nyone who desires to build a green home or improve their existing home to above-standard code levels wants to know: is the expense and effort worth it? The simple answer is YES. However, the path to the simple answer is not so easy to navigate. Scenario One: An appraiser walks into a home carrying a clipboard and tape measure. The usual notes are made – three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, central air conditioning, good condition, one acre with an attached garage. The next stop is City Hall to pull the tax card, get the built date, and verify taxes and ownership. Then there are comparisons to verify the latest sales in the same neighborhood before making contact with the lender, seller and buyer. Scenario Two: An appraiser walks into a home carrying a clipboard and tape measure and is met by a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rater who explains that the three bedroom, two and one-half baths, central air conditioning, good-condition home has XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) under the slab, open cell foam in the walls, R45 sealed attic with an ACH (Air Changes per hour) of under 2.0 and a HERS rating of 50. The HVAC system is a condensing boiler combined with a 16 SEER cooling system connected to a HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) for ventilation. The HERS rater then hands the appraiser an Appraisal Institute Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum for their consideration in

completing the appraisal. The path to the simple answer becomes hard to navigate in today’s world because building science has improved greatly, and the ability to compare standard homes to sustainable homes has not kept pace with the rapidly improved techniques. The Appraisal Institute created the “Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum” to assist appraisers and lenders in identifying sustainable building elements in a home. The appraiser is handicapped because when they go to City Hall, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) they review normally only shows standard homes. So how do they compare a “green” home to a home built to standard code? Twenty-two states have Multiple Listing Services that include “green” categories, and one of them is Arizona. On April 3, 2015, the Arizona Republic headlined an article that noted that 60 major production builders in the Valley were dedicated to building energy-efficient homes and many were Energy Star qualified. Green building on the increase will demand green MLS. The fact is that a home built to above-code standards with green features is healthier, more durable, more comfortable, and is more energy efficient. The HERS index provides an accurate number that compares efficiency of homes and the SAVE Act being promoted in Congress is proof that lenders will be taking the importance of energy efficiency in the valuation of mortgages. Yes, green building improvements make your home worth more to you and to resale. William Janhonen is a National Instructor for NAHB, HERS Rater, LEED Accredited Professional and construction consultant. He was the LEED Project Administrator for the LEED for Commercial Interiors Project at Sikorsky Aircraft, which recently achieved LEED Gold certification. Photo credit, Left: Jeff Kubina Solar Decathlon 2007 / flickr Sources: 1 www.appraisalinstitute.org/assets/1/7/ AI_820_04-Residential_Green_and_Energy_Effecient_Addendum.pdf 2 www.resnet.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ Arizona-Republic-Features-of-ENERGY-STAR-HERS.pdf 3 www.americanchemistry.com/Policy/Energy/Energy-Efficiency/ Group-Letter-in-Support-of-the-SAVE-Act.pdf

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luxury meets eco-efficiency by Kourtney Seaton

he Morning Glory Meadows multi-million-dollar subdivision project in Paradise Valley incorporates green aspects in the building process as well as renewable energy, proving you don’t need to compromise luxury to be eco-friendly. For the past 30 years, the principals of MRA custom homes, Mike Abatemarco, Dom Abatemarco and Christopher Watts, have created homes with “uncompromising quality, timeless beauty and lasting value.” During the building process of the 5-home subdivision, Mike Abatemarco “wanted to go as green as we could without compromising the integrity of the house,” he said. Unfortunately, these homes were not eligible for LEED certification due to some factors in the design plans, including having too many windows. Each of the two homes currently built has approximately 9,800 livable square feet with green technology implemented wherever possible and many energy-efficient aspects. These features are necessary and the wave of the future for all homes. “We all have to save whatever energy we can no matter what we build,” Mike Abatemarco said. Some of the green technology featured in the homes include an on-roof solar photovoltaic system with 13.5 combined kilowatts, solar-powered thermal water heaters, low-voltage lighting, low E4 high-performance glass used on the windows and doors and a shared well and storage tank.

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In efforts to reduce heating and cooling costs, masonry block construction walls along the perimeter are 14 inches thick – including the outsulation – and interior walls are insulated using Icynene LD-R-50 spray foam, a nontoxic, renewable-based spray responsibly formulated with castor oil. Compared to traditional fiberglass and cellulose insulation, Icynene reduces the amounts of allergens, pollutants and moisture entering the home and diminishes the chance of mold growth. The roofing was also completed with better insulation in mind, using Techshield radiant barrier sheathing, as well as natural clay flat roof tiles. The high-efficiency Trane HVAC unit provides variable speeds to control multiple zones of the house and allows for less energy consumption when rooms are not in use. Some attentive touches that went into the design include natural stone and hardwood floors throughout the homes and reclaimed brick from an old commercial building in Chicago used in Lot 2’s courtyard pathways. “Everyone thinks that all of the high tech and green technology equates to or has to be adapted to a contemporary style home,” said Mark Candelaria, principal of Candelaria Design Associates and architect of the homes. “I think these homes exemplify the fact that all of these technologies and state-of-the-art means of sustainable efforts can just as easily be adapted to a traditional or classic-style home.” Sandra Wilken, broker with Engel & Volkers, agrees with Candelaria’s vision. “These homes are a combination of incredible architecture and construction mixed with style and quality, along with trying to have as much green technology as possible. For me, because I’m demonstrating the homes, I’m

there all the time, and it’s a pleasure for me to not only show the homes but talk in detail about the green technology,” she stated. For more information on the subdivision, visit mrahomes.com. At the time of this publication, the two homes are currently on the market by Engel & Volkers with broker Sandra Wilken. Lots 1, 4 and 5 are available for custom homes. Contact the office at 480-568-2836 for more details. Kourtney Seaton is currently pursuing a journalism degree at the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read more architecture articles at greenlivingaz.com/architecture

“I think these homes exemplify the fact that all of these technologies and state-of-the-art means of sustainable efforts can just as easily be adapted to a traditional or classic-style home.”

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avondale set to showcase

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he City of Avondale is renovating its historical area with three new streetscape projects. All three construction projects incorporate elements that aim to enhance the city’s sense of place. The limits of the first project are Central Avenue between Western Avenue and Van Buren Street. The second is Dysart Road from Western Avenue to Van Buren, and the third project is in three locations on Historic Western Avenue. All upgrades will vastly improve the look and feel of Historic Avondale. The Historic Avondale District, located between Van Buren Street and Lower Buckeye Road and Dysart Road and the Agua Fria River, is rich in history and people. Its residents, proud of their heritage and their walks down Western Avenue, can be found on a Sunday afternoon conversing with neighbors or relaxing on their porches. Western Avenue, the heart of Historic Avondale and the city’s original “downtown,” is reinventing itself as an up-and-coming Art District. New shops continue to open centered around the arts and culture of Avondale. In order to support and enhance the sense of

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Workplace Behavior by Aidan Schneider and Grant Cogell

romoting sustainable behavior in your office can increase employee morale, reduce operating costs, and help create a collegial atmosphere. Some solutions come easier with a supportive infrastructure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you want employees to turn off the lights in rooms they are not using, you could request the behavior, but it might be easier and more effective to put the lights on a motion sensor or timer. Many initiatives, however, are well suited to a behavioral approach. The following tips will help you successfully create long-lasting positive change and help ease the transition from the status quo to a more sustainable future.

Be specific. Identify the non-operational, unsustainable practices your employees engage in. It could be anything from using disposable water bottles, to not recycling effectively, to leaving the lights on in unoccupied rooms. Then, pick one to focus on. Too many employee-level change efforts fail because they ask too much too soon and distract from operations. Tackling one behavior at a time lets you focus on getting results and enables employees to build momentum by making successive positive changes.

Be engaging. Introduce your employees to the issue by informing them of the behaviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact in an innovative way. While some people have the ability to appreciate statistics (tons of carbon dioxide, gallons of water, etc.), most will struggle to put those figures into perspective. Rather than talking about how many kilowatt hours can be saved by turning off a desktop and monitor every night, mention that doing so for a year saves enough energy to watch every Cardinals game on a plasma screen TV for 50 years.

Be aware. Make progress towards the objective measurable (like pounds of recyclables, kWh used, or water bottle refills), and then set a goal. This goal could be on an organizational level to foster community or a departmental competition to increase camaraderie.

Be fun. People respond positively to things they enjoy. Try turning your green initiatives into games. Publish your metrics as a leaderboard with prizes for the top performers. (Remember to be engaging!) Allow employees to participate in friendly competition. By designing your sustainability initiatives as though they were games that people start and continue playing, you make those initiatives accessible and enjoyable for everyone involved.

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The Sharing Economy Part 4: The promise of green living by Anton G. Camarota, PhD

he sharing economy is an emerging phenomenon in which more than 25 percent of the populations in the U.S., UK and Canada currently participate. It contains the seeds of positive social and ecological change. Yet for these seeds to bloom, businesses will need to question the assumptions by which we live our lives in today’s modern societies. It is by challenging conventional wisdom that sharing-based businesses can support their own survival as well as the development of both the overall economy and green living. The primary challenge is in the arena of social capital – the relationships that form the foundation of society. In today’s modern capitalist societies most relationships tend to be money and transaction-based, and there is a high emphasis on self-centeredness and individual desires. Today’s consumptionbased economies are also based on the assumption that people are going to be dishonest and cheat others who are involved in their transactions. An entire multi-billion-dollar legal industry has been built to handle the disputes that arise as this assumption manifests itself in reality. In direct contrast to this assumption is the fact that the core currency of the sharing economy is trust between people who start out as strangers. Such trust can be built only by creating positive peer-to-peer relationships. Within the sharing economy, this means we will enter into sharing relationships with others based first on recommendations by those whom we already trust, including friends, family, peers and business colleagues. These exchanges will be further supported by a

step-by-step process of getting to know who the other person is, and then building personal relationships that deepen the trust that each person has for the other. Instead of trusting centralized massive bureaucracies (think oil companies), the sharing economy asks that we enter into trusting relationships with each other, mediated by businesses that offer information exchange and identity verification (think Facebook). As the sharing economy grows, trust-based relationships will increasingly become a new social norm. It is the structure of the trust-building process and the quality of these new relationships that offer the greatest hope for green living. When we perceive the natural environment as a party with whom we are involved in a sharing relationship, our assumptions about the world shift. When we understand that we are in constant exchange with our environment – air, water, food and energy – then the natural world ceases to be a resource to be exploited for personal gain and becomes instead a partner with whom we are engaged for mutual value exchange, including life support. Following the precepts of the sharing economy, we will want to get to know this partner – first by recommendations from those whom we already trust, and then by building personal relationships with nature. We may use recommendations from friends to guide our purchases of environmentally friendly products, travel to home-sharing destinations that offer green accommodations, or simply plant a garden. We will come to trust the promise of green living: what is good for the world is good for us. 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 Graphic by Kara Good Read more business articles at greenlivingaz.com/business

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s the capital of the sixth most populous state in the U.S., Phoenix is huge. The most recent census from 2012 found that Phoenix has a population of 1.5 million, and the Phoenix metro area is topping 4.5 million. As our metropolis expands and changes, it is interesting to look back at how this thriving city came to be. Before freeways, airports and skyscrapers, the land that Phoenix now sits on was inhabited by Native American tribes, specifically the Hohokam. The tribe began a settlement along the Salt River and irrigated the land with an estimated 135 miles of canal systems. Around 1450, the Hohokam mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind their innovative irrigation system and fertile land. Today, the ruins of the village can be seen at the Pueblo Grande Museum on Washington Street. After the Hohokam’s disappearance, not much was done on the land until the late 1860s, when Jack Swilling of Wickenburg was passing through, and envisioned the land as potential farming area. By 1875, the town had a courthouse, saloons, a school, and electricity running on steam. As more people came to settle in the desert, thanks to the incorporation of the railroad, Phoenix became too big to be called a town, and became known as a city in 1881. Phoenix was later declared the capital of the Arizona Territory in 1889, and remained the capital when Arizona declared statehood in 1912. Settlers continued to arrive through the railroad at a steady rate, and after World War II, population numbers jumped. Between 1940 and 1950, population grew 63 percent, while from 1950 to 1960, population grew 300 percent. Tourism and hospitality became a large industry in the 1960s, as more people began to venture to Phoenix for vacation, while more housing settlements began popping up in Phoenix and the metro area, leading to an urban sprawl. “For a long time many of Phoenix’s standards for growth were geared towards suburban development,” said Joshua Bednarek, Principal Planner for the City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department. “However, the Planning and

Development Department has made a concerted effort in the last few years to create development standards that are more conducive to developing in an urban setting.” Looking towards the future, Phoenix is expecting to reach 2 million residents by 2030. While development and evolution of a city is a great thing, many residents have fears that the desert beauty will be destroyed by the rapid expansion of Phoenix. These resident opinions are why every Arizona city has a general plan that is updated every 10 years. Currently, Phoenix’s general plan is up for renewal, and City of Phoenix employees have been hard at work for the past two years crafting an updated vision for the future of Phoenix. PlanPHX is an effort created by the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix City Council to collaborate with residents and learn what changes they’d like to see. This new general plan is focused on three main components in an effort to better the city: health, environment, and prosperity. The general plan also lists five core values, one of which is building a sustainable desert city through redeveloping brownfields and building more “green” infrastructure. According to surveys, “Phoenix residents want to be more connected through an enhanced transportation system and more places to connect with friends and family,” Bednarek continued. “The General Plan articulates a vision of a more connected city and highlights areas where the city should grow to enhance this connectivity. Transit oriented development along the city’s major transit lines will continue to be a growth area for the city and will be a defining element of the city’s future.” PlanPHX went to vote on August 25th, and as of this publication the unofficial results were 75 percent in favor of implementing the new General Plan. For more information, visit phoenix.gov. Rachel Gossen is currently pursuing a journalism degree at Chapman University in California. Read more urban development articles at greenlivingaz.com/urban Photo by Jerry Ferguson

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ho’s barbecuing at noon on a Saturday in mid-September? While watching an SEC football game two years ago, I walked outside to see which of my neighbors was having a backyard football soirée. None seemed to be, but the odor intensified. I sniffed it to the laundry room and, through the open trap door, saw flames spitting out. A blaze in the garage attic was spreading like a wind-blown grass fire! Adrenaline pumped, but fortunately, so did good sense. I called 911 and manually opened the garage door. Standing on the other side of the garage was a man I’d never seen: my guardian angel, I remember. “What can I do?” he asked. We pushed my car, a cherished restored 1987 Buick Grand National, out to the street. From the home, on my request, he retrieved Haylie, my Border collie/German pointer. His job done, the angel disappeared; I never saw him again. Mesa Fire responded in fewer than two minutes. Gilbert Fire followed less than a minute after. The fire teams split: One group extinguished the flames, stabbing holes through the roof; another group moved all of the furnishings, artwork and other home elements to the opposite side of the home. Because of this, I lost little that was valuable to me. Haylie jumped into the Mesa fire superintendent’s air-conditioned truck and didn’t move for more than an hour. No one was hurt, but the 35-year-old home needed

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rebuilding. A team of professionals, guided by Oklahoma City-based Farmers Insurance representative Debra Kyrklund, began the process immediately. The rebuild contractor, DC Restorations of Mesa, collaborated with her, me, and all subcontractors to ensure the home was rebuilt to the specifications I envisioned and could afford. This vision was focused, in general, on energy efficiency, comfort and quiet. My wood-frame 1,200-square-foot onestory starter home was built in 1979. At the time, before the Superstition Freeway began stretching out toward Gilbert Road and Apache Junction, our Ranch West subdivision was boondocks. The homes were constructed quickly to sell at low cost during boom times. Energy efficiency was not a priority for the builder or the original owners.

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Insulation Exaltation But, what could I do to reconstruct the home to 21st Century standards within a good-but-not-unlimited budget? Sharon Bonesteel, RA, CBO, CP, senior policy analyst with SRP in Tempe, helped with planning components that best fit the home and my budget. We all looked specifically at insulation, performance windows and a high-performing HVAC system. We also installed DualMax Toto toilets, with a water-efficient flush option of 0.9 gallons or 1.6 gallons, depending on waste. First, with the wall studs exposed, DC Restorations sealed all baseplates with a caulking sealant. “This provides a superior air seal,” said Derec Bradshaw, president of the Mesa-based company. “Even though it’s not a building code item yet, we still do it, as it helps with energy efficiency and sound insulation.” Overall, insulation was key. I started off thinking traditionally and choosing quality fiberglass batting in the attic and walls. But, just before that decision was made, a friend, Ron Steege, coowner of La Casa Builders in Scottsdale, offered detailed drawings as well as a number of sustainable insights, including using spray foam insulation, which today greatly benefits desert homes by completely encapsulating the home. With foam, the traditional attic becomes conditioned, as the ventilated air pocket between the roof and above the ceiling is no longer there. All of the eaves are sealed, and gable vents are not used. The benefits of spray foam insulation far surpass those of traditional fiberglass insulation, according to Greg Larson, sales manager for USI Mesa Insulation, which for 30 years has serviced both residential and commercial markets. “The high air permeability of traditional insulation allows air to easily pass through walls where gaps and seams exist,” explained Larson. “Differences between interior and exterior temperatures create convection currents in walls and ceilings, reducing the thermal performance of traditional insulation.” In addition to its energy efficiency, foam insulation completely seals any cracks or gaps, minimizes noise, decreases dust and air pollutants, and resists mold. A half-inch plywood barrier above the ceiling was installed by Roofstar Arizona, my Mesa-based roofer, between the unconditioned garage space and the remainder of the home, which is cooled and heated by the HVAC system. In this spirit, the area above the garage and the garage walls were fiberglass

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batted in the traditional way, not foamed. Traditional batting was also used in the interior walls; the benefit of this is comfort and quiet. After insulation, the interior walls and ceilings were hand-troweled with a Level 5 plaster by Michael Mortensen and his crew from Canyon State Masonry in Mesa. This generally flat surface, with minimal texturing, provided the contemporary look I had planned. In addition, an Owens Corning garage insulation kit was easily fitted to the western-exposure garage door. Through digital temperature testing, this proved to be – on late July afternoons when the sun slams the thin steel panels – seven to eight degrees cooler at the door. Available from home stores and online, the kits are about $75.00, and two of these more than cover a standard two-car garage. Going to High Places for Lower Energy Costs On the roof, Roofstar installed quality architectural laminate shingles in Arctic White. This is the only shingle color that is ENERGY STAR qualified and listed with the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), says Jeff Knudson, president of the 11-year-old Roofstar.

With Knudson’s advice, I declined on an upgrade coloroptional shingle with “cool” granules. “These colored granules have some type of special reflective coating that achieves an ENERGY STAR rating, but there is speculation that after a year or two on the roof, dust and aging may compromise the energy-saving function, and they just end up being super-expensive regular shingles,” he told me. While Knudson and his crew were up on the roof, they installed two skylights to brighten the home, one over the formerly dark kitchen, the other in the natural-lightchallenged hall powder room. The basic green advantage here is natural passive daylighting without the need of electric lights. Supplied by Sky Designs in Phoenix, these Bristolite skylights are ENERGY STAR-qualified with low-e coating.

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Two key benchmarks: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and U-factor. SHGC is filtering out the infrared heat from coming through the glazing. Mark Morganstein, founder of Sky Designs, mentioned this is more important for skylights than windows since skylights are exposed to the sun all day long. Fortunately, my skylights fell on the eastern exposure of the roof slant, avoiding the intense direct western afternoon heat. From the roof, the HVAC team of Thompson Mechanical in Mesa also removed the 14.5 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Trane HVAC single condenser/compressor unit and replaced this with a Trane split-system of approximately 18 SEER. At the time, this selection brought a sizeable rebate check to me from SRP. SEER measures the energy efficiency of an HVAV unit; the higher the number, the more efficient it is. The most efficient – and expensive – ground units now surpass 20 SEER. Wonderful Windows: Lightening the Lighting Bill Most heat gain and cooling loss is from a home’s windows. The original home had poor-performing single-pane glass, standard for that home and those times. I opted for a budget-friendly Cascade dual-pane window with good U-factor of 0.34 and an SHGC of 0.34 numbers. Multipane windows also significantly reduce outside noise. Visible Transmittance, another performance factor, is 0.56 – a good figure, too, for these windows, allowing natural light into the home. If budget had allowed, there are upgrades. More expensive dual-pane windows have argon gas between the panes, and three-pane Cadillacs are available, also with gas. Both of these options improve the U-factor and SHGC ratings and, by extension, lower energy costs. Because my property has many mature trees, I am getting some additional cooling from the landscaping, as sunlight rarely directly strikes the windows. Finally, we chose LED lighting for all of the bulbs in the home. “LED bulbs are more expensive than CFL or traditional incandescent, but they are reliable and long lasting, almost forever, and the energy consumption is very low,” said DC Restorations’ Bradshaw. A good ending: Everyone, including Haylie, is happily and comfortably back at home.

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David M. Brown is a Valley-based freelance writer. Photography by Rick Carter Read more architecture articles at greenlivingaz.com/architecture

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Ken Edwins, Karri Godec, Edward Zamrini

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Experience Ecotourism at Cat Mountain Lodge by Terri Sinclair

he International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people.” The Cat Mountain Lodge in Tucson offers ecotourists every benefit of this definition. Before owner Kerstin Block and her late husband Spencer purchased the property in the 1990s, the location of the current bed and breakfast was rundown and overrun with crime. Already residents in the village at the edge of the city near the Tucson Mountains, the Blocks used the success of their popular reuse clothing store Buffalo Exchange to purchase the land and build Cat Mountain Station: Lodge, Cafe and Trading Post. Cat Mountain Lodge looks up at Cerro del Gato (Cat Mountain). The mountain sits at the southeast end of the Tucson Mountain range with a prominence of 1,062 feet. Hikers, bikers, equestrians and nature seekers enjoy the biodiversity of the many trails on and around the mountain. Movie buffs will recognize it from many period westerns that were filmed at nearby Old Tucson Studios. Being close to the studios and other Tucson attractions like Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum makes the bed and breakfast a great travel destination. Yet, it feels like a true escape from the city. “I want every guest to feel comfortable and welcome,” says Block. When the lodge was constructed, the Blocks incorporated several eco-friendly features. First, the building that houses the five suites is built from rastra block. This block has enhanced insulation properties, keeping the rooms cooler and reducing the need for heating and air conditioning. Passive

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and active harvesting of the desert’s most precious resource – water – are used throughout the property. Chemical-free toiletries are provided for guest use and for the protection of the native habitat. Power is generated by solar roof panels, and solar lighting is used throughout the landscape. For all of its sustainable features, it’s likely that the lodge’s number one preserved resource is the Sonoran desert itself. The stunning terrain is alive with indigenous plant life, which can be experienced by a walk through the meditation maze or a hike along several surrounding trails. All of the suites open to a traditional courtyard featuring beautiful desert flora and a pollinator habitat that is a haven to hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Bring your pup! Dog-friendly rooms are also available. Arizona is rated one of the top astronomy destinations in the world, so to fully appreciate the beauty of Tucson’s night sky, you’ll want to schedule a star tour at Spencer’s Observatory. The lodge is perfectly positioned to view the stars as Cat Mountain blocks most of the city’s light pollution. The observatory has a retractable roof with two high-powered telescopes for guests’ viewing pleasure. Special astrophotography workshops are also available by appointment. For more information, or to book your ecotravel vacation, visit catmountainlodge.com. Terri Sinclair is an accredited coach and trainer. She specializes in helping clients step outside their comfort zone to achieve results. develup.biz Photography by Michael Moriarty Find more travel destinations at greenlivingaz.com/travel

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wildlife

nature doesn’t stop

at the city limits by jim miller

or those of us who grew up in a typical suburb, the Sonoran Desert region can provide some unusual backyard fauna. Waking up to a coyote, bobcat or snake outside your door can either make your day or scare you witless, depending on your point of view – or comfort zone. But urban wildlife is a fact of life here, and a bit of understanding and a dash of caution can go a long way toward increasing that comfort zone and reducing the scare factor. The best advice for such encounters is also the simplest: Don’t approach the animal. Critters don’t want to invade your personal space and are likely more frightened about a confrontation than you are. Leave them alone, and give them an easy escape by opening a gate or door, then slowly back away. Check to see if something drew them to your yard. Bird feeders and flower gardens are fun and attractive, but they can draw unwelcome visitors. Javelinas, for example, love to graze on flower or vegetable gardens but can be very dangerous due to their poor eyesight. It’s better to sacrifice your roses or tomatoes than confront one. And never let your dog out around javelina; they are tough animals, with thick hides and extremely sharp tusks. Bobcats and coyotes are two predators in Arizona that occasionally cross our paths. They’re most active in the early morning or evening, and they usually just pass through. Bobcats, especially, are very coy and usually run off at the first sign of a human. Coyotes can be curious about us, but generally won’t approach. Keep pets indoors and never let a dog out when there’s a bobcat or pack of coyotes in the area. Then there’s every newcomer’s worst nightmare: a rattlesnake. Unfortunately, there’s more misinformation – or sheer nonsense – about these beneficial reptiles than any other Arizona animal. They’re not mean or aggressive, they

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don’t bite without reason, and they won’t chase you. A rattlesnake is dangerous, but the vast majority of snake bites occur when someone tries to move, kill or handle the animal. Rattlesnake encounters are rare in town, except around washes. In outlying areas, a call to the fire department is usually all it takes to get any snake relocated, at no charge. Some of the smaller animals we encounter include skunks, coatis, ringtails and round-tail or rock squirrels. Never approach them, and avoid any mammal that shows unusual behavior such as lack of fear, apparent confusion, staggering, limping or drooling. The major concern with small mammals is rabies, but any animal can bite, and rodent bites are easily infected. For more information, you can attend October’s Natural History of the Sonoran Desert course at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, or check out the museum’s bookstore for further reading about living with desert wildlife. We live in a remarkable environment here in Arizona; it’s even more remarkable when we understand the animals around us. Jim Miller has been a professional writer for more than 40 years and has been published in dozens of magazines in both the U.S. and Europe. He has been a docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum since 2005. Photo credits clockwise from top: Jim Miller, Julie Larsen Maher, Rhonda Spencer For more articles about wildlife visit greenlivingaz.com/wildlife

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green Kids

Girl Scouts Give Back

with Eco Camp Renovation by Amanda Harvey

f you were ever a Scout, you probably have fond memories of outdoor camps and adventures, outreach programs and volunteering. In addition to those experiences, a new wave of Girl Scouts at the historic Camp Sombrero will be making memories centered around sustainability and conservation. The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s Camp Sombrero is going through an epic green renovation, its first in 60 years. Located on the north slope of South Mountain, Camp Sombrero is situated in a very important ecological representation of the natural desert, which Phoenix has been mindful to retain. Marlene Imirzian, lead architect on the project and former Girl Scout herself, said, “Girl Scouts have a value system that is oriented on trying to do the best for their place and for their community, so I felt that it was very important that we demonstrate how to build responsibly on such an important slope within an urban area, and by doing so also teaching the girls what the key features are, how such a project could be done, and why certain moves were important.” The main leadership center, which will be a LEED certified building, will be open to the public for event hosting, increasing community involvement. In addition to the leadership center, 16 new cabins are also being built, as well as indoor and outdoor activity and learning centers. Nearly 100 percent of the new buildings’ exterior cladding will be made from recycled materials. “When we began planning for the Leadership Center, our girls told us it needed to be green, green, green!” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO of the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-

Pine Council. “This feedback, along with Girl Scouts’ tradition of using resources wisely, led to our commitment to use recycled materials and eco-friendly practices in the design and construction.” Other responsible features throughout the campsite include recycling and repurposing materials when possible, installing low-water-use fixtures, conserving all the native trees on the property, and saving electricity by taking advantage of daytime lighting through windows and skylights. The buildings will also be elevated on caissons to preserve the natural washes and desert ground beneath. “When our young people grow up with an idea about values and respecting what they can do to limit their impact on energy and the Earth, it becomes less of a challenge to try to have them develop those values as they’re older,” said Imirzian. “I think kids and Girl Scouts can be actively engaged and see how their individual actions can help the overall improvement of the world,” she continued. “This project really brings together the comprehensive thinking about sustainability. It’s not just about measuring energy, it’s also about how we do things that help the community,” said Imirzian. The Camp Sombrero renovation is on schedule to be completed in 2017. For more information on the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, visit girlscoutsaz.org. For more on Marlene Imirzian Architects & Associates and the project, visit imirzian-architects.com. Photography by Mackenzie Cushine Find more green kids articles at greenlivingaz.com/greenkids

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He’s Green

She’s Green

Product reviews by our eco-conscious couple John and Jennifer Burkhart In honor of Green Living magazine’s anniversary issue, we are revisiting one of our favorite topics: organic and fair-trade chocolate. We tried to be as adventurous as possible, going for crazy flavor blends. What’s black pepper or chipotle doing in a chocolate bar, you say? That’s what we wanted to know! Our tastebuds braved that uncharted territory. Madecasse | Toasted coconut 70% dark chocolate He Said: I think I need to take a trip to Madagascar just for the chocolate. I was expecting something like an Almond Joy, but that’s a short jaunt compared to the flavor excursion this bar takes you on. This candy starts out tart, then goes strong into the smoky dark chocolate, then rounds out with a smooth toasted coconut flavor. Well played.

She Said: This soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate from heirloom cocoa (yes, it’s a thing!) will take you on a mini vacay. The smooth chocolate was actually tart, with an almost pineapple-flavored finish, which was strange, because there aren’t any added flavors besides vanilla! I loved the toasted coconut sprinkle, too.

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Endangered Species Chocolate | Sea salt & lime crème filled 72% dark chocolate He Said: If you read our July issue, you know I’m not a big fan of sea salt treats. So I didn’t go into this one with high hopes. Ironically, the sea salt was the weakest taste bud assaulter in this bar. The lime crème filling tasted like dish soap. The smooth dark chocolate was the MVP, but it wasn’t enough to carry this flavor team.

She Said: Apparently a good salt/lime pairing only happens in a margarita glass. The thin sliver of “creme” in the middle tasted like the bitter rind of a lime with a dash of salt. Sad to say, it was a good way to ruin some decent chocolate. The poor Lovebirds will need to find another sponsor.

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Sweet Riot | 85% dark chocolate He Said: Wowza! There’s dark chocolate, and then there’s DARK chocolate. I’m not normally a huge fan of the super darks, but this Sweet Riot bar was quite tasty. The initial bite was tart like most dark chocolates, then it descended into a bitter flavor, though it didn’t go as deep as I expected.

She Said: The cool thing about this bar is that it’s scored into 30 tiny squares, so you can get your daily antioxidants for a whole month in one bar! Or it may only last you half a month...or a week, if you’re a chocoholic like me. Luckily those tiny squares were so rich, two was the most I could gobble.

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Equal Exchange Chocolates | Dark chocolate lemon ginger with black pepper He Said: This was…how do I put it? Interesting. I’ve had ginger and chocolate together before – the spiciness of the ginger and the sweet chocolate somehow work. Yet someone tried to go all Emeril Lagasse on this by adding lemon and black pepper, the same spices I use to season chicken. It wasn’t gross, just strange – like eating dinner and dessert at the same time.

She Said: Now we’re getting creative! Surprisingly, I liked the bright lemon essence in the chocolate, and the crunchy candied ginger gave it nice texture and kick. The pepper seemed like an “oops” in the kitchen that didn’t pan out so well, however. After swallowing a dry square, it was like someone took a pepper shaker to my tongue.

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Bixby & Co | Bing cherry, chipotle pepper and peanut bar He Said: This was one of the weirdest combinations of food I have ever experienced. It’s a classic case of “one of these things is not like the other.” Chocolate (yum), peanuts (yummy), cherries (yummier) and Chipotle peppers (huh?). The chewy cherries and crunchy peanuts were a perfect addition to the truffled chocolate, but the chipotle peppers were downright spicy and became more of a distraction than an enhancement. He gave it:

She Said: Oh boy, this is not something I would ever pick up willingly. I mean, chipotle in my chocolate bar? But it looked innocent enough, and the inside was like a decadent milk chocolate truffle with juicy cherries and chopped peanuts. All that was heaven! And then, it was as if it was raining pins and needles on my tongue. But honestly, I finished the whole bar. It was a love/hate thing. She gave it:

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recipes

Locally Inspired

Salad:

The Frank Lloyd Wright

ow open in both Tempe and Scottsdale, MAD Greens is tempting Valley eaters with delicious Arizonainspired salads made-to-order with locally raised ingredients. The F.L.W. (Frank Lloyd Wright), a seasonal salad brimming with baby greens, MAD Spice pecans, radishes, figs, cotija cheese and slow-roasted chicken with tabasco prickly pear vinaigrette will be available until summer ends.

Ingredients for Salad 3 cups baby greens 1/2 cup slow-roasted chicken 1/4 cup sliced radishes 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/4 cup MAD Spice pecans (To make: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place pecans in a small bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil, using spoon to toss. Sprinkle MAD Spice [available in store] to taste over coated pecans and roast for about 20 minutes.) 1/4 cup diced figs

Ingredients for Tabasco Prickly Pear Vinaigrette 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. sherry wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. water 1 tsp. tabasco (more if you like it spicier) 2 Tbsp. prickly pear puree 1 tsp. agave syrup 1 pinch salt (or to taste) 1/4 cup canola oil Directions 1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients except for the oil. 2. Once smooth, keep whisking and slowly drizzle in the oil. Keep whisking until all the oil is added. 3. Combine salad ingredients together and slowly pour dressing over top. 4. Toss and serve!

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Homemade Kombucha L

earn to make your favorite kombucha drink at home with this simple starter recipe from one of Green Living magazine’s talented interns, Chase McAdams. For more in-depth directions on how to grow your own scoby, or Mother, visit our recipes page online at greenlivingaz.com/recipes. Supplies Stainless steel pot 12 inch by 12 inch piece of breathable cloth Large rubber band Ingredients A starter Kombucha scoby or Mother Glass brewing jar (preferably with a spigot) 4 quarts water 5 bags black tea (green tea and echinacea will also work, just be sure to avoid teas with oils such as Earl Grey) 1 cup organic sugar Directions 1. Before you begin the brewing process, wash and dry everything you’ll be using thoroughly as you don’t want anything contaminating your batch of awesome kombucha tea. 2. Pour approximately four quarts of water into your stainless steel pot and bring to a boil. Boil water for 5-8 minutes to make sure it has been purified and is ready for brewing. 3. Turn off the heat and add five bags of your favorite black tea. 4. Add 1 cup of sugar to your brew and stir.

5. Remove from heat and allow it to cool naturally until it reaches room temperature. Avoid using ice cubes as this will dilute the tea. 6. After the tea has cooled to room temperature, remove tea bags and pour the tea into your glass brewing jar. 7. Place the starter kombucha scoby gently into the brewing jar and cover tightly with cloth, securing it with a rubber band. 8. Place the jar somewhere away from direct sunlight, keeping the temperature between 70 and 85 degrees. 9. Wait about 5 to 7 days to taste the brew. If the tea is to your desired taste, then it’s ready for enjoying. If not, give it some more time. 10. Once the tea is ready for consumption, carefully remove the scoby and place it in its own jar, pouring in a little bit of tea along with it. Keep in mind the kombucha starter is now the Mother and more than likely has grown its own “baby.” You may give this baby to a friend or simply compost it while keeping the Mother. 11. You may now bottle your fresh batch of kombucha tea. Make sure to use glass bottles and refrigerate.

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events

green scenes September calendar of events

9/12 Free Session with Floo-id Yoga

9/12 Urban Ale Trail

9/26 USGBC AZ Green Apple Day of Service

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7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Well & Being Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale Start your day right with a free yoga session hosted by local Floo-id Yoga at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Enter to win raffle prizes from local vendors and take in the ambiance. Bring your swimsuit and enjoy the Well & Being spa for the rest of the day for only $30.00.

8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (by appointment) Massage Envy Spas Enjoy a relaxing visit to any of the 38 Massage Envy spas across the state and Arizona Massage Envy Spa Co-Op will give $10.00 to the Arthritis Foundation for each one-hour massage or facial purchased. Through massage therapy, help support the Arthritis Foundation and the thousands of people dealing with the pain of arthritis. massageenvy.com

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Glendale Public Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale Learn how to build a composting system in your own backyard. A local gardening expert will teach you the tricks and benefits to building your own sustainable system. A free composter from the Glendale Recycling Division will be raffled off after the class. Attendance is free. glendaleaz.com/library

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September 12 Urban Ale Trail 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Downtown Phoenix This self-guided Downtown Phoenix trail takes you along the Metro light rail to some of the best restaurants and watering holes that Downtown Phoenix has to offer. Participating establishments will provide beer samples from $1.00-$2.00 along with assorted snacks for your journey. Participation in this event is free! dtphx.org/events

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Arizona Restaurant Week Various times Various local restaurants Give your stovetop a break and experience the amazing dining your town has to offer during Arizona Restaurant Week. Several participating restaurants, from five-star dining to Southwest fusion, are displayed on the official website and will be posting their menus soon. Prices vary depending on location. arizonarestaurantweek.com

USGBC AZ Green Apple Day of Service On this day, teachers, students, families and the community come together to make a difference at their schools. From painting to planting a garden, your school can be a part of an event geared towards making our schools healthier and more environmentally aware. United States Green Building Council Arizona (USGBC AZ) is offering grants to some K-12 schools that fill out the application and best meet the requirements. Visit the website for more details. mygreenapple.org

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9/11-12 First Highlands Nature Festival

9/20 Peace Day Celebration

9/26-27 Sedona Wine Fest

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First Highlands Nature Festival

Peace Day Celebration

Sedona Wine Fest

Various times Crossroads Center 220 Grove Ave., Prescott The Highlands Center for Natural History is hosting the very first Highland’s Nature Festival, where people can explore and observe the Central Highlands of Arizona. Friday starts off with an opening symposium, while Saturday will include workshops and field trips. Registration is $25.00 and includes beverages and appetizers. Be sure to bring water, snacks, sunscreen and walking shoes. highlandscenter.org

10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Heritage Square 111 W Birch Ave, Flagstaff Enjoy the second annual Peace Day Celebration taking place in Heritage Square. Entertainment, including drums and dancing, and various activities will be provided for the whole family. Celebrate the International Day of Peace with like-minded individuals who share the theme, “Who will you make peace with?” Attendance is free! raganswall.com/flagpeaceday

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Posse Ground Park 450 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona Join other wine enthusiasts at the annual 2-day Sedona Wine Fest, featuring Arizona wines, 20+ wineries, food, live music, art exhibits, vendor booths, seminars and raffle prizes. Tickets range from $10.00-$25.00. sedonawinefest.com

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September 14 LFA Northern Arizona Evening Mixer 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Mother Road Brewing Company 7 S. Mikes Pike St., Flagstaff Join this networking mixer to meet fellow local business members of Local First Arizona at Mother Road Brewing in Flagstaff. A drawing for door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Come mix and mingle while discussing the outcomes of the Localist Launch Party and other LFA events. Please RSVP. localfirstaz.com/news/events

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September 16-19 AHS Annual Symposium Various times Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix The 28th Annual Arizona Hydrological Society Symposium will focus on the growing awareness of drought and the potential for water shortages. They aim to address their theme, “Where Did the Water Go?” through exhibits, workshops and a field trip to the Verde Valley. Registration fees vary. ahssymposium.org/2015

September 18-19 ACTC Annual Conference & Workshop Various times Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 State Route 69, Prescott The Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC) educates professionals on tree assessment, evaluation and management for better advocacy, policy and community planning. Meet with vendors, mingle with other attendees, and win raffle prizes! Registration fees vary. aztrees.org/2015-ACTC-AnnualConference

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9/3 Green Living September Launch Party

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September 3 Green Living September Launch Party 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reid Park Zoo 3400 E Zoo Ct., Tucson Help us celebrate our 5-year anniversary at the Reid Park Zoo! The party will take place at the Conservation Learning Center, a LEED certified building. Enjoy meeting and mingling with others in the green industry. Admission and appetizers are free, but please RSVP. greenlivingaz.com/tucsonparty

September 16

Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour

Farmer + Chef Connection

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tombstone Canyon, Bisbee Delight in a self-guided tour of beautiful gardens in historic Old Bisbee while celebrating the Bisbee Bloomers’ 14th Annual Garden Tour. Various garden styles illuminate the challenges of gardening in the desert. Tickets are $10.00. discoverbisbee.com

12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson The sixth Arizona Farmer + Chef Connection strives to build relationships between food producers and buyers. There will be a Suppliers’ Marketplace, breakout sessions, and a Local Foods Reception. General admission is $10.00. Food suppliers may purchase a vendor package for $75.00. localfirstazfoundation.org/farmer-chefconnection-2015

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Recycled milk jugs transform into modern and sustainable furniture at Loll Designs. Their BBO2 Play Table was designed to withstand all the roughhousing of young children, made entirely of recycled materials and available in an assortment of colors. $429.00 LOLLDESIGNS.COM

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This Bluetooth keyboard by Bambeco is not only modern and sleek, but also made from one of the most sustainable natural resources on earth. The Bamboo Bluetooth Keyboard is both renewable and recyclable, so even when you are done with it, it won’t end up in a landfill. $120.00 BAMBECO.COM Find more cool outrageous stuff at greenlivingaz.com/cos

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