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t’s June! The humidity’s rising, the barometer’s getting low, and it’s raining men! ...At least it is in our June men’s issue. This month is all about “green guys,” and although our reader demographic is mostly women, we hope the ladies reading this will share this edition of Green Living – and others – with the guys in their lives. In this issue, check out cool tech and eco vehicles – from the 84 miles-per-gallon Elio Motors threewheel car and the electric commercial eTruck, to Solar Impulse’s 100-percent solar airplane. Also read up on sustainable practices in local breweries; an article on conscious capitalism; the benefits of banking locally; luxurious eco-friendly RVs; a feature on real estate mogul Trammell Crow and the recent Earth Day Texas event; tips on sorting through the diet noise; stress management for men; delicious Father’s Day recipes; and more!
This month, raise a glass of organic or locally made craft beer and toast to dads, husbands, grandfathers, brothers, boyfriends, and all the green guys in your life. Cheers!
Although I grew up without a father, I was not without great fatherly influences in my life. My grandfather was a wonderful role model when I was growing up; as I get older, I appreciate his input more and more, though I rarely heeded his advice in my younger years (hello, teenage rebellion). My stepdad and his father are also examples of supportive men I am grateful to know and love. I’d also like to give a shout-out to my boyfriend, Lelund, for always being supportive and humoring me when I get crazy about the compost and recycling at home. This month, raise a glass of organic or locally made craft beer and toast to dads, husbands, grandfathers, brothers, boyfriends, and all the green guys in your life. Cheers!
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
HOW ESSENTIAL OILS
HELP ATHLETES BY VERONICA BAHN
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s an athletic family of five, my kids, husband and I have seen our share of gyms, fields, tennis courts and ballparks. Sports – especially competitive ones – require both physical and mental exertion, and in our overscheduled world, it’s important to find easy ways to VERONICA BAHN incorporate wellness into our life. With this in mind, six years ago I began a quest to discover how I could provide a natural way to optimize performance and recovery. What I found was a way to support my athletic family on and off the field with the use of essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated plant medicines that can be up to 70 times stronger than the herb itself. The use of essential oils in the home is one of the fastest growing consumer segments in the world. However, there are many factors to consider when choosing essential oils, such as how they are produced and stored; the ethnobotanical properties and origin; where they are harvested; purity; how they are standardized; and what makes them unique and different. To save you time, get to know an essential oil supplier to ask them these important questions.
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THE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT OILS CAN BE OVERWHELMING. HERE ARE MY FOUR FAVORITE OILS FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR BENEFITS: • Lavender for healing cuts and bruises, reducing allergies and relaxing. • Peppermint for focus, concentration and stomach pain relief. • Lemon for immune system support, muscle relaxation and to cure athlete’s foot. • Eucalyptus for respiratory health, cooling, and reducing inflammation in strained or tired muscles. INGESTING OILS IS NOT RECOMMENDED, BUT YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW POWERFUL THESE OILS CAN BE WHEN INHALED OR APPLIED TOPICALLY. SOME OF THE BEST WAYS TO BENEFIT FROM ESSENTIAL OILS INCLUDE: • Diffusing essential oils into the air. Purchase a highquality diffuser and allow the smell of your oil (and all of its qualities) to fill the space you are in. Portable diffusers can also be carried in a gym bag or backpack. • Rubbing essential oils onto the bottoms of your feet. Rubbing 2-3 drops of essential oils on the bottom of your feet, often with a topical carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil, will allow the oil to absorb quickly into your bloodstream. • Rubbing essential oils directly onto the body part that needs attention. Soothe aching muscles or reduce bruising by rubbing 2-3 drops of oil onto the affected area. Some oils will require mixing with a few drops of carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil. Avoid sensitive areas.
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USING THESE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL OILS, MY FAMILY OF ATHLETES SAW COUNTLESS BENEFITS, INCLUDING: • Focus and increased motivation before the activity. • Energy and invigoration before the game. • Warmed up muscles to prevent muscle strain and stress. • Calmness and reduced anxiety. • Alleviation of muscle and joint pain. • Improved stimulation, reduced inflammation and soreness from injuries. • Neutralized odors in gym bags, shoes and for the car ride home. • Cleansing benefits by adding them to shampoos and soaps or lotions. • Relief from acne, skin irritations and blemishes due to sweat and dirt. • A natural bug repellent and bug bite soother. • Alleviation of mild to extreme symptoms from environmental allergies and common colds. • Relaxing sore muscles at the end of the day. • Improved sleep. • An overall sense of well-being. You don’t need to be a trained aromatherapist to choose the best oils. Allow your nose to smell the difference and go on an oil-smelling adventure. You can do this by asking for samples from different suppliers. Try smelling two to three different types of peppermint, lavender or lemon. You should be able to smell the difference in quality, and that quality will make all the difference for the athletes in your life.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
STRESS MANAGEMENT
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hen it comes to men’s health and quality of life, stress plays a huge role. However, it can be a touchy subject, and one that men largely choose to ignore, to their detriment. Read on to discover how stress can easily be reduced and managed effectively. Men are hardwired to react SUMMER BAGLEY to stress in a strong way. According to “The Hormone Cure” by Dr. Sara Gottfried, the male gender’s response to stress is thought to be at the root of poor health and lower life expectancy. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands when the body faces stress in various forms. Stress can lead to sustained elevated cortisol, which causes an array of health challenges. It is also responsible for governing blood sugar levels, sugar cravings, blood pressure, the ability to cope with stress, and maintaining proper immune function. When cortisol is elevated for long periods of time, effects can include abnormal blood sugar levels, increased body fat, depression, loss of sleep, and delayed wound healing. Monitoring one’s cortisol level via blood tests is advisable, as is implementing a practical lifestyle strategy to keep it in check.
CUTTING OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE DURING PERIODS OF HIGH STRESS WILL BENEFIT YOUR ADRENAL GLANDS IN A BIG WAY.
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FIVE TIPS FOR GETTING CORTISOL UNDER CONTROL: TAKE A DEEP BREATH. Deep breathing can change your state of mind, lower blood pressure, and improve mood by increasing oxygen to the body. Take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of four, hold for a count of two, and exhale slowly, emptying the lungs completely. Do this several times throughout the day, especially when you are experiencing a stressful moment.
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CONSIDER ADAPTOGENIC HERBS. The most beneficial adaptogenic herbs for high stress are ashwaganda, rhodiola, Asian ginseng, and Korean red ginseng, according to Dr. Gottfried. Implementing the use of these herbs before stress begins will buffer its effects on the body. Always consult your doctor before adding an herbal supplement, especially if you are on other medications.
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IMPLEMENTING THE USE OF ADAPTOGENIC HERBS BEFORE STRESS BEGINS WILL BUFFER ITS EFFECTS ON THE BODY.
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CUT THE CAFFEINE. Cutting or significantly reducing your caffeine intake during periods of high stress will benefit your adrenal glands in a big way. As much as we love our coffee, the caffeine intake wreaks havoc on our adrenals by increasing the load placed upon them. You will see a difference in your cortisol levels, and you will feel a difference as well.
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GET OFF YOUR FEET. One of the most beneficial poses you can do at the beginning or the end of a long stressful day is to elevate your feet above your head. This serves to reduce stress, relieve lower back pain, and increase energy. Try the yoga pose called Viparita Karani. This pose could help you reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and enjoy a more restful sleep.
Summer Bagley is a Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach and founder of summerbagley.com where she is passionate about teaching women how to achieve radiant health with soul intention. She is an Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) graduate, RN, personal raw food chef, speaker, writer, yogi and adventurer. She resides in the Phoenix area where she enjoys the desert life with her husband, two boys, two dogs and eight chickens.
YOGA CAN HELP YOU REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY, LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, AND ENJOY A MORE RESTFUL SLEEP.
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ENVIRONMENT
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hile the meek have yet to inherit the earth, a certain form of biological humility is showing us that it can help keep the planet cleaner. In this instance, center stage goes to the humble fungi kingdom and its ability to break down oil spills and convert petroleumcontaminated soils into useful compost. It is quite a story. When we think of the most pernicious environmental threats to the earth, oil spills rank among the worst. The Santa Barbara oil spill is remembered as the event that triggered the modern environmental movement in the U.S. We can also add Exxon Valdez and BP Horizon to the list of spills that engendered great ecological damage and public outrage. While its inland geography spares Arizona from the perils of ocean tanker spills and drilling platform blowouts, there is no immunity to the risks of transportation accidents, pipeline ruptures or tank farm leaks. One such incident illustrates our vulnerability to these more common and cumulatively significant events. In June 2014 a tanker truck overturned on I-17 near New River, spilling thousands of gallons of used motor oil over the highway and surrounding land. Spills like this often make it into drainages where remediation can be even more difficult. Lost in the hours of inconvenience from road closures is the added challenge of clean up. This scenario occurs too often, perhaps daily, somewhere in the state. So when we look for a way to clean up the next oil spill or a festering industrial site, we have several options available. We could apply expensive chemical treatments and hope they are
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effective. We could physically contain the spill area and suction up as much oil as possible for treatment or incineration. With oil-contaminated soil, we most likely would take the worst of it and commit it to a hazardous waste landfill where we hope it could sit securely for another 20,000 years. Or we might ask the mushroom kingdom to help. We already know fungi as effective decomposers of rotting trees and plants. The workhorse part of fungi, its mycelia, are hidden from view most of the time. Mycelia are thin, thread-like membranes, often just a cell wall thick, that extend almost everywhere in the subsurface world of nature. In some instances there can be up to eight miles of mycelia in a cubic inch of soil. Most of the time mycelia silently go about their task of decomposing dead trees, branches and leaf litter. They do this by eating the carbon-hydrogen bonds within organic matter. To mycelia, oil is just another form of hydrocarbon waiting to be decomposed. The carbon-hydrogen chemistry of petroleum makes it an especially desirable target for the enzymes that do the mycelia’s work. A version of this mycelial magic occurred in very public fashion almost a decade ago in the San Francisco Bay. When the Coco Busan tanker sideswiped the Bay Bridge in 2007, almost 60,000 gallons of oil drained from the vessel, quickly fouling the water and beaches of the East Bay. Immediately, a group of volunteers led by Lisa Gautier, co-founder of Matter of Trust charity organization, mobilized using a totally organic method of oily waste removal. They first planned to use
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human hair collected by Gautier from hair salons and turn it into absorbent mats that could be used to sponge up the spilled oil. Coincidently, international mycology expert Paul Stamets was in town at the time and heard of the crisis. He quickly donated $10,000 worth of oyster mushroom mycelia to the effort, and it was off to the races. Gautier had volunteers combine a thousand of the oily mats with mushroom mycelia and straw, layering them “like a lasagna,” she explained. Once the mats were soaked, the oyster mushrooms took over, growing on the mats and absorbing the black gunky oil. Within 12 weeks, what remained was not just compost, but good soil. Paul Stamets’ involvement in the Bay Area project drew from his prior experience with Battelle National Laboratory when they teamed to use the same oyster mushroom mycelia to clean oil-contaminated soils in Washington state. Strains of oyster mycelia were applied in the form of myceliated wood chips to a pile of soil contaminated with years of diesel fuel spills. After four weeks of mycoremediation, soil once black with oil was light-brown, sweet-smelling and prolific with oyster mushrooms, some over a foot in diameter. Insects arrived to eat the expiring mushrooms and their larvae fed hungry birds which deposited seeds as they ate the grubs. In a few short weeks, the pile was covered in healthy, thriving plants. In the years since the Battelle study, the findings have been replicated by many other researchers. Mycoremediation is now a viable tool in our response arsenal against present and future oil spills. While we don’t know when the next oil spill might happen in Arizona, we do know we have the fungi, nature’s versatile decomposers, on our side.
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ENVIRONMENT
FROM OCEAN TO PLATE A BY J.P. BROOKER
s World Oceans Month unfolds this June, it’s a good time to think about the health and stability of our global marine resources – which may often escape folks living in the deserts, plateaus, mountains and chaparral of landlocked Arizona. While Arizonans are somewhat far from the beaches of California or the Gulf of Mexico, many still come face-to-face with the ocean on a regular basis – at the dinner table. It’s safe to say that we Americans love our seafood. Per capita, we consume on average more than 14 pounds of fish and shellfish per year. Sadly, many American consumers, including Arizonans, pay little attention to where their fish come from. It comes as a surprise to learn that their shrimp scampi was unsustainably farmed in unsanitary pens in Southeast Asia. Or that their blackened grouper is actually a generic seabream, weakfish or sweetlips illegally fished out of the South China Sea. The provenance of your seafood matters. It’s not just protein on the plate. Your fish dinner is linked to coastal communities, our national economy, global marine ecosystems and your individual health.
Conscientiously selecting U.S.-landed, wild-caught fish is a boon to American coastal economies. And it is also a boon to conservation, as our domestic fisheries are subject to rigorous management and regulation to ensure fish stocks are not overfished and that essential habitat is protected. The same simply cannot be said for many imported or even farm-raised fish and shellfish. Regulation and management is critical for conservation. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Commonly referred to as the MSA, this vanguard piece of legislation works to protect marine fisheries’ resources across the country. It ensures that sustainable fishing practices in American waters keep our fish stocks robust and healthy to benefit fragile coastal ecosystems as well as future generations. From New England to the Caribbean to Alaska to Hawaii, commercial fishermen landed nearly 10 billion pounds of seafood, and the MSA has provided the checks and balances on the fisheries to ensure that this amount is sustainable and can be maintained into the future.
EVEN WITH THE POWER OF THE MSA WORKING TO PROTECT U.S. FISHERIES, UNSUSTAINABLE, UNREGULATED, AND UNHEALTHY IMPORTS AND FISHING PRACTICES STILL THREATEN TO JEOPARDIZE GLOBAL FISH STOCKS.
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I am a passionate fisherman and a conservation attorney at the Ocean Conservancy where my job focuses on safeguarding sustainable fisheries. I am also the father of two little girls who were pretty much born with fishing poles in their hands. They love to go fishing with their dad. It makes me all the more committed to defending important laws like the MSA that will ensure all our children will have access to healthy, wild fish. And I am glad that my girls will be able to share my love of fish and fishing with their children. But even with the power of the MSA working to protect U.S. fisheries, unsustainable, unregulated, and unhealthy imports and fishing practices still threaten to jeopardize global fish stocks. Arizonans can do their part to protect global fish stocks by voting with their forks. As you sit down to your next fish dinner, make sure to look for wild-caught American seafood, or seafood imported from responsible, accountable fishing
countries. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has developed the Seafood Watch program which categorizes various common fish and shellfish according to sustainability and health. Their free Seafood Watch app is a great resource to consumers at the fishmonger and in the restaurant. You can also write your Arizona legislators to show your support for resilient and healthy marine ecosystems by thanking them for the meaningful and effective protections in the MSA. So this month, as we celebrate the ocean, remember that your influence is powerful and far-reaching, starting with the fish you put on your plate. J.P. Brooker is Policy Counsel to the Ocean Conservancy’s Fish Conservation Program. He is a sixth-generation Floridian born and raised on the Indian River Lagoon, and is dedicated to marine conservation throughout the United States and across the globe. Read more environment articles at greenlivingaz.com/environment
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ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
ROADSHOWS COVER THE STATE BY JILL BERNSTEIN
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eep Arizona Beautiful Through sharing resources, (KAZB) is a statewide KAZB gains tremendous insight 501(c)3 nonprofit into how communities have dedicated to empowering coped with specific challenges communities across the state to and what kind of support is take care of their environments still needed. This enables the through litter abatement, nonprofit to think creatively recycling and beautification, and about how to better serve rural they rely on plenty of partners to communities and create lasting fulfill their mission. sustainable environmental Within the past few years, improvements. THE GOAL OF THE ROADSHOW IS TO CONNECT CITIZENS TO KAZB began a unique public/ After a recent Roadshow INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL private collaboration with in Safford, Laura Rogers of EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN AND BEAUTIFY THEIR COMMUNITIES. the Arizona Department of Graham County Make a Transportation (ADOT) Adopt-a-Highway program Difference said, “The value of the Roadshow is very influential and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in helping people realize that, with partnerships and planning, (ADEQ) sustainability programs in recycling and they too can make a difference in making the environment in brownfields remediation, creating a statewide community their communities safer and cleaner.” outreach program called the Arizona Environmental Resources Roadshow. WHAT’S NEXT? The goal of the Roadshow is to connect citizens to While KAZB continues to respond to community requests information and resources to help support local efforts to through their standard Roadshow, 2017 will bring a new maintain and beautify their communities. This means getting level of commitment with Roadshow 2.0. The goal is to out on the road to visit rural communities in every corner of dig deeper and facilitate strategic planning sessions with the state. About once a month, KAZB travels to learn about communities to solve bigger issues like illegal dumping, the specific environmental challenges each community is community-based recycling programs, or designing large-scale facing and to share information about the resources available beautification programs. To plan for this new version, KAZB to help them meet those challenges. The presentations are will survey towns this summer and into the fall. They will also often scheduled around the lunch hour in publicly accessible increase the Roadshow resources on their website, allowing locations. Everyone is invited and there is no cost to attend. communities to quickly access tip sheets, case studies, and Since the Roadshow began in 2013, KAZB has visited Show information on best practices. Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Safford, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Bisbee, “Our Roadshows are evolving due to the success we are Yuma, Ajo, Parker, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, seeing in sharing resources and tools,” said J.B. Shaw with Winslow, Holbrook, Globe, Benson, Casa Grande, Prescott, ADEQ. “We are expanding our direction in response to Prescott Valley, Wickenburg and Williams. In each town, they talk positive feedback, and tailoring our program to identify with community members, local government employees, elected challenges in each community and to help facilitate solutions officials, school district representatives and local business owners for the needs of Arizona’s citizens.” about the issues they face, and how KAZB can help. In addition to sharing resources, they get to know the committed citizens in If your community is interested in hosting a free Arizona Environmental each community, to learn about the innovative solutions some Resources Roadshow, or in participating in surveys to help plan Roadshow 2.0, please email Keep Arizona Beautiful at admin@kazb.org, or call communities have developed, and spread the word about the 602-651-1227. Also sign up for the Keep Arizona Beautiful monthly good work being done around Arizona. e-newsletter to stay informed. “Community outreach is a critical part of the brownfields Jill Bernstein is the Executive Director of Keep Arizona Beautiful, a program,” said Jennie Curé of the ADEQ. “Through the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities Roadshow, I am able to connect directly with people who are to take care of their environment through litter abatement, recycling familiar with the needs of their community and how we can and beautification. apply the program to benefit them.” Read more environment articles at greenlivingaz.com/environment
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f the 40 million garment factory workers in the world, more than 70 percent of them are women, and many are living below the poverty line, according to Sica Schmitz, creator of Bead & Reel. Schmitz added that some statistics state that as low as 2 percent of apparel companies pay living wages. “This [the lack of living wages] wouldn’t surprise me based on my own experiences,” she said. After a career in film and television, Schmitz founded Bead & Reel, an online fashion boutique that she described as “a one-stop shop for ethical fashion where each piece and brand has been carefully hand-picked for their thoughtfulness to people, animals and the environment.” “Fair wages, vegan materials and eco-friendly processes can be expected in our collection of clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories – along with a selection for babies and homes,” she added. “We label every item in our store with the qualities it has so that shoppers can understand what they are supporting with each purchase; qualities like Female Founded, Made in U.S.A., Organic, etc., because when we spend our money we are casting a vote either for or against the values a product holds, and I wanted to offer a better option for those who want to vote for a better world.” On July 16, Bead & Reel and The Peace Exchange, a nonprofit fair trade company that works with women in the Congo, will host the second annual Fair Trade Fashion Show in Los Angeles. “Our idea for the Fair Trade Fashion Show stemmed from conversations with Katie Bond [founder of The Peace Exchange] about all the misconceptions we came across around fair trade fashion,” Schmitz said. “We wanted to create a way to show how stylish, modern and affordable fair trade fashion can be all while highlighting the ways in which it truly changes lives, especially for women. We decided that putting fair trade styles and stories on the runway would be the best, and most fun, way to show how empowering fair trade fashion can be both for the women making it and the women wearing it.” Schmitz continued by noting that, according to statistics, women typically invest 80 to 90 percent of their earnings back into the health, nutrition and education of their families,
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which benefits their children and communities at large. “Basically, investing in women is vitally important to lifting families out of poverty, and one easy way to support this is through something we are all already doing: shopping.” While women are at the center of her mission, Schmitz also notes the important contribution men offer to the industry. “A lot of our focus at Bead & Reel is on women – women artisans and women designers. We are woman-owned and our customers are mostly women,” she said. “However, we love men as well; we do carry several sustainable brands owned by men and believe that men play an important role in changing not only the fashion industry but also the world.” Before the big fashion event, whose proceeds will benefit The Peace Exchange and their goal of opening a new fair trade center in Nepal, Schmitz and Bond will be traveling to the Congo to open the third Peace Exchange Sewing Center. There, they will be working with other non-government organizations to “help bring more opportunities for safety, happiness and employment to the women of The Peace Exchange.” “I will be teaching an advanced sewing class for the seamstresses [at The Peace Exchange], and we will be returning to the U.S. with a new fair trade collection to debut on the runway. It’s very exciting,” Schmitz said. “As a survivor of sexual violence, getting to work with and empower other women in recovery is extremely important to me. I am so honored to be able to bring both my sewing skills and also my story of healing to women who most need it.” The group will also be hosting a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to send 66 Congolese children to school. To learn more about Bead & Reel, visit beadandreel.com. For more information on the Fair Trade Fashion Show, visit fairtradefashionshow.com. More on The Peace Exchange can be found at thepeaceexchange.com. Photo by Bead & Reel Michelle Talsma Everson is a freelance writer, editor, public relations consultant and mom based in Phoenix. With degrees in both journalism and PR from Northern Arizona University, she writes for several Valley publications. Find out more at www.mteverson.com. Find more fashion articles at greenlivingaz.com/fashion
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NUTRITION
PALEO, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
SORTING THROUGH
THE DIET NOISE BY GUILLERMO RUIZ
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he topics of diet and weight loss are no longer exclusive to women. Men and women alike are trying out various ways of eating in hopes of gaining muscle, improving energy, and of course, shedding pounds. Walking through the local supermarket, one is likely to see magazines, snacks and supplements promoting “Eat THIS to lose weight!” Superfoods, smoothies, seeds, teas, pills, just to name a few. These diets suggest that adding more (and buying more) is the secret to weight-loss success. THE INGREDIENTS ON YOUR PLATE SHOULD BE SIMPLE, CONSISTING OF PROTEIN, VEGETABLES AND GOOD FAT.
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However, the question people should be asking is: “What should I avoid eating?” Eliminating problematic foods from one’s diet is a much better approach to attaining your healthiest body. But where to start? The opinions about the optimal diet are plentiful and passionate. Examining the areas where many diets agree is a great place to begin. The research is pretty clear that trans fats can clog arteries, and that sugar is not only inflammatory but addictive. If you think about it, some diet styles are more similar than they’d like to admit. Paleo and Vegan may seem like polar opposites, but the difference between them is simply the source of protein. Both diets aim to help people overcome sickness with nutrient-dense foods in order to achieve a healthier and more productive lifestyle. They also both agree that what we eat and what we don’t eat are equally important. So, what should a healthy weight-loss diet actually look like? First, eat real food. Whole foods like vegetables, fruit and basic cuts of meat or other protein contain everything your body needs to be optimally healthy – no supplements required. These foods are delicious, can be prepared numerous ways, and when eaten without sugar or other inflammation-causing “food” will decrease your desire for the indulgences you once thought you could not live without. The ingredients on your plate should be simple, consisting of protein, vegetables and good fat. Learn to cook a few meals and develop a routine. These instructions seem easy, but implementing them can be difficult. It is
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DETERMINE WHAT HARMFUL FOODS CAN BE OMITTED FROM YOUR ROUTINE, AND EAT THE DELICIOUS, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS THAT ARE LEFT.
possible to change your relationship with food, and it starts with a meticulous examination of the fuel you’re ingesting to discover the optimal diet for your body. Adding supplements or shakes to a Standard American Diet (SAD for short; pun intended) is not the answer. Instead, determine what harmful foods can be omitted from your routine, and eat the delicious, nutrient-dense foods that are left. It’s a challenge to find the right path through all of the diet noise. Ultimately, you should listen to your body and find an eating style that complements you. And most importantly, identify your problematic foods, eliminate them from your menu, and watch as your best self emerges. Guillermo Ruiz is a third-year naturopathic medical student at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). Learn more from Guillermo by listening to episode 317 of The Paleo Solution Podcast, or by attending his upcoming class, “Demystifying the Paleo Diet: Paleo Beyond the Plate,” on June 7 at SCNM’s campus. RSVP on the SCNM Facebook page. For more articles about nutrition visit greenlivingaz.com/nutrition
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NUTRITION
MEN, EAT HEALTHY
IF YOU WANT TO LIVE! BY GEORGE B. BROOKS, JR., PH.D.
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ay this in your best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice: “Men, eat healthy if you want to live.” Now, if that sounds like a command, it is.
As a youngster, I felt immortal. I could eat anything I wanted, whenever I wanted, and not pay any price. However, as I have matured it seems that feeling of immortality has a direct correlation to the food I eat. To maintain a trim figure and a strong body, eating healthy is vital. As we get older our bodies are not as resilient. Stating it simply: the healthier we eat, the better off we are. Healthful eating helps us to rely less on medications. Way too many of us are conditioned to take a pill or two (or more) every day. However, many of the problems we’re taking these pills for are either caused by or enhanced by the bad food we eat. By increasing our intake of vitamin-laden vegetables and healthy fats, we not only arm ourselves against disease but also create the ability for optimal health without the need for supplements. In writing this article I looked up the leading causes of death in the United States. They are, in order: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4. Stroke 5. Unintentional injuries
6. Alzheimer’s 7. Diabetes 8. The Flu and Pneumonia 9. Kidney disease 10. Suicide Seven out of 10 of these death sentences are often directly affected by the food we eat. Remember that report that came from the World Health Organization last year that processed meats, such as the crowd-pleasing bacon, cause cancer? That report hurt my heart, both literally and figuratively. So what can we do? Understand that if we eat better, we will be better. By profession, I am an agricultural scientist working in urban agriculture with a focus on aquaponics. This is a very cool version of aquaculture that allows us to sustainably grow fish, shrimp, vegetables and fruit all together in urban settings and backyards. For years now my wife and I have been encouraging people to start gardens and grow their own food. We have an aquaponics garden in our backyard that has provided up to 10 percent of our annual food bill. But it is a lot of effort, and it would be challenging to do for those of us who work all day or who live in apartments and condos. For those who don’t have the means to grow their own organic farm yet still want the benefits of a healthy diet, I suggest that between sneaking a hamburger and a taco ABOVE: VITAMIN-LADEN SWEET POTATO GREENS
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or two, learn to cook healthy meals. Eat lots of fish high in omega-3s alongside whole grains, fruits, legumes, nuts and vegetables and cook with olive oil. To add flavor, choose herbs and spices instead of salt to keep your sodium intake down. Though growing your own food is best, get to know the organic section of your local grocery store or farmer’s market.
It may be hard, for men especially, to put down the bacon burger and pick up the salad fork. But do yourself a favor, and treat your diet like your life depends on it, because really, it does. Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. Ph.D. is the principle of NxT Horizon, an Agriculture Technology company that connects the dots between bioenergy, food, health and prosperity. NxT specializes in health and wellness through aquaponics, urban agriculture and STEAM education and in international bioenergy consulting. Dr. B. is also an active member of the Maricopa County Food System Coalition. For more information, visit NxTHorizon.com. Photos by George Brooks For more articles about nutrition visit greenlivingaz.com/nutrition
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INNOVATION
ELIO MOTORS INTRODUCES AFFORDABLE 84 MPG CAR BY KATE BURNS
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an you imagine a car that can drive 84 miles on one gallon of gasoline? Can you also imagine it costing under $7,000? Meet the Elio Motors car, founded by Arizona-based entrepreneur Paul Elio and his team. Elio Motors focuses on four things: fuel efficiency, safety standards, a high quality product, and U.S. manufacturing. This is what Paul Elio is calling America’s newest dream. Having a vehicle that is made with 90 percent North American materials is keeping jobs within the country. The vehicles are all assembled in a four-million-square-foot former GM warehouse in Louisiana. The Elio car is not intended replace our SUVs and trucks. We buy these types of vehicles for a reason. “You can’t tow a boat with a Versa,” Mr. Elio commented. This car is meant to be more efficient while driving solo, say for running errands, driving around campus and commuting to work, since 76 percent of people drive to work alone. Elio calls this an “and” car, not an “or” car. We so often pick one car over another because of our family and life needs, but we cannot always afford an additional vehicle that may be more efficient, such as a traditional hybrid or electric car. “If you have something people can afford, it has a much bigger impact,” Elio said. With its 84 MPG and estimated cost at only $6,800, Elio Motors hopes to decrease pollution by .35 percent. Although the Elio car runs on gasoline, it is “cleaner than a cow,” according to Mr. Elio. “If you drive an Elio 15,000 miles per year, you release less greenhouse gases than a cow,” he explained. The Elio car seats two, but not side-by-side. Having one passenger in front and one in the back makes
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the car much more aerodynamic, thus the high fuel efficiency. Mr. Elio estimates $1,500 annual fuel savings compared to traditional vehicles. Now the big question: How do they do it? Elio Motors keeps their explanation simple. The car features half of what the average car does in regard to doors, seats and weight, and there is one less tire on the Elio. Another cost-saving factor is the lack of unnecessary accessories. It is estimated that we don’t even use 40 percent of the features in our high-tech cars. Because of this, Elio focuses on including the simple things we actually use when we are in a car, with an option to add additional features. The Elio is also unique in that it appeals to every demographic. Due to its sportscar-like style, it is attractive to affluent car collectors who want “what’s new.” And since the price tag is so low, it opens doors for those who were once unable to afford a vehicle. This is critical to the healing of our economy, as people who may have turned down jobs because they couldn’t get to them will now be able to work. It also attracts the eye of eco-conscious consumers who are interested in the newest green technologies.
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More than 50,000 people have preordered the Elio so far. Paul Elio hopes to start mass manufacturing sometime in 2017, with an end goal of producing 1,000 cars per day in their Louisiana factory.
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SOLAR IMPULSE PAYS ARIZONA
A SECOND VISIT DURING ROUND-THE-WORLD TOUR BY KATIE PEIGE
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lmost three years to the day, Phoenix was once again audience to history in the making as André Borschberg successfully glided the Solar Impulse 2 to a smooth landing at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport around 9:00 p.m on the night of May 2. The landing ended the second leg in the U.S. of the around-the-world journey after Borschberg flew for about 16 hours from Mountain View, California. The last time Phoenix welcomed the Swiss solar spectacle and its team was in 2013 around 3:00 a.m. The sight of a slow-moving, almost silent flying apparatus in the sky caused such a fright, that over a thousand phone calls were made to 911 claiming a UFO had been seen. Back then, the Solar Impulse 1 was proving it could fly across America
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powered completely by the sun. Now, the second iteration (SI2) has bigger plans as it attempts to be the first solar airplane to fly around the world. The Solar Impulse team hopes that no one will mistake the solar airplane for a UFO, but instead recognize that current solar technologies can create this paradox of a solar craft flying at night. SI2 can accomplish this thanks to no fewer than 17,248 solar cells built into the carbon fiber wings that stretch a total of 236 feet. The plane seats two and weighs 5,100 pounds. The combination of the light plane coupled with the massive wingspan almost caused problems the night it landed in Phoenix last month. Before the pilot could get out, a gust of wind nearly sent the plane airborne, causing the crew to run and pull the plane down with poles in a scene reminiscent of balloon handlers at the Macy’s Day Parade. The SI2 project is attempting to prove that the technology exists to fly a person around the world without a single drop of fuel. This has been the dream of Bertrand Piccard, the other pilot and visionary of Solar Impulse, ever since he flew around the world in a balloon back in 1999. Piccard initiated the project with Borschberg in 2002. Piccard said at the landing in Phoenix, “If we can fly [continuously in a solar airplane], of course it means that these technologies are reliable and they can be used everywhere... When we speak of climate change, we speak of protection of the environment...We have to understand that today we have profitable solutions. It’s not just a question of spending money to protect nature, it’s a question of developing a clean technology industry that will at the same time protect the environment but also create jobs and open up new economic opportunities. It’s the beginning of something new. In a way, it’s already a step into the future.”
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“IT’S NOT JUST A QUESTION OF SPENDING MONEY TO PROTECT NATURE, IT’S A QUESTION OF DEVELOPING A CLEAN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY THAT WILL AT THE SAME TIME PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BUT ALSO CREATE JOBS AND OPEN UP NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.” –BERTRAND PICCARD, PILOT AND VISIONARY OF SOLAR IMPULSE
The SI2 team attributed the decision to land in Phoenix again to the good weather, the plentiful sunlight, and the hope that the sight of the plane will inspire greater adoption of solar technology in Arizona. The plane stayed at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport until Thursday, May 12, when it took off at around 3:00 a.m., disappearing onto the eastern horizon. Eighteen hours later, the SI2, this time piloted by Piccard, landed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The SI2 will continue flying across the U.S. with its last stop in New York City before taking off across the Atlantic Ocean. The last stop of the adventure will be Abu Dhabi, the same city where the plane took off for its journey around the world in March 2015.
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TECHNOLOGY
ROBERT BOSCH AND THE
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sk the average American citizen about the “green” movement and when it started, and you will likely draw answers that it began in the 1970s. And a fair answer that would be. That decade saw the disasters at Love Canal and Three Mile Island, which visibly horrified the general public of the tangible consequences of toxic waste, pollution and contamination. In response to those incidents and others came foundational green legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act and more. Now ask the same question of a German, and that person will likely take the subject back more than a century ago to a man named Robert Bosch. Today in America he is remembered as the founder of Bosch’s BSH appliances, but many in Europe know him as “The Father of Green.” Robert Bosch was born in 1861 in the southwestern part of Germany. A contemporary of Thomas Edison, Bosch apprenticed in New Jersey with Edison in the early 1880s as an engineer. In 1886, he opened the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart, Germany. It was there Bosch was the first to adapt a magneto to a motor vehicle engine, which led to his invention of the first commercially viable spark plug. As Bosch took his place with the other 19th Century titans of industry, he began building huge factories to meet the demands of the new automobile business. However, his approach to designing and operating them was completely different than his industrial-age peers. The buildings were some of the first ever to be designed to “tread lightly” on the environment. Bosch worked with his architects to take advantage of prevailing breezes for passive ventilation and to utilize natural sunlight instead of burning fossil fuels. Once built, the Bosch factories recycled everything; shipping pallets were sorted, packed up with magnetos, and sent right back out. A woodshop onsite repaired and rebuilt pallets that arrived damaged, and pallets that were beyond repair were burned to heat the factories in the winter. Nothing was wasted. Some say Bosch did these things because he loved nature. His hobby was botany, and stories were written about the frustration he caused his executives by constantly being absent from business only to be found in the heights of the Alps determining the altitude which certain flora could be sustained, or in the depths of the Black Forest taking inventory of plant life in the shade of the ancient forest growth. Today, his office library in Stuttgart contains volumes of drawings and pressed plants and flowers with supporting notes. Bosch knew how precious these ecosystems were
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and how responsible he should be to not disrupt them. His managers just had to make do on their own sometimes. Perhaps it was a perfect blend of loving nature and hating waste that led Bosch to build the world’s first “green” factories, nearly a century before others. Today, Bosch’s $14 billion worldwide enterprises are privately ABOVE: ROBERT BOSCH IN owned and managed by the Robert 1888. BACKGROUND: BOSCH Bosch Foundation. Upon his death in FACTORY IN THE 1880S 1942, he secretly left his assets to his foundation to keep the Nazis from gaining control of them. He directed his board to donate half of the annual profits to charity; today the vast resources support mostly children’s causes, environmental concerns, hospitals and medical research. While all Bosch business entities operate as “for profit” companies, those profits ultimately belong to the nonprofit Bosch Foundation. With respect to Bosch’s BSH Home Appliances division, despite strong global growth of almost 30 percent since 2010, BSH’s international carbon footprint has been reduced by nine percent. This was achieved with a variety of long-term measures, such as the demand-related switching off of systems and equipment, the reduction of process water temperatures in pretreatment, the optimization of painting facilities, and the renewal of lighting systems. The foundation also produced a line of plant oil stoves for third world countries, which eliminates the pollution and health-related issues derived from wood burning cooking. Although it is said that actions speak louder than words, to Robert Bosch, they were one in the same. Among many wisdoms uttered by Bosch, the following sums up his approach to the world: “The integrity of my promises, the belief in the value of my products and of my word of honor have always had a higher priority to me than a transitory profit.” For more information on Bosch and its green initiatives, visit bsh-group.com. Ric Coggins is a District Sales Manager for Bosch Home Appliances. His visits to Germany researching Bosch history has made him the unofficial Bosch Corporate Historian in the US. Ric grew up on a one-acre organic garden tended to by his father, who was also a regular contributor to organic gardening and farming magazines. Ric continues his father’s “green” traditions, living on one-acre in Mesa with his own organic garden. Find more technology articles at greenlivingaz.com/technology
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ver the last several years, electric cars have come to revolutionize the automotive market. Consumers have been drawn to the high technologies and the cost-efficiency, but mostly by the environmental benefits. To take a step further in the EV (electric vehicle) industry, eTruck has introduced a revolutionary light-duty work truck for fleets that is powered by electricity and solar panels. According to CEO Patrick Bombard, the inspiration behind eTruck was “the vision to fill a very specific niche in the electric vehicle market: a light-duty/utility work vehicle that is all electric and green.” The eTruck can be used in dozens of environments, but “the real fit for the eTruck is in manufacturing, multi-building office complexes, parks or recreation complexes, or multiunit residential complexes,” Bombard said. “Companies, cities, counties and universities can now add a powerful and functional carbon-free solution to their work vehicle fleets, and replace traditional fossil-fuel-based trucks with an affordable and reliable green energy alternative.” The eTruck can also be used in traditional environments such as construction, maintenance crews, equipment towing, and personnel transportation. Every eTruck comes with cab-top solar panels to add additional energy capacity to the battery array while outdoors in daylight. According to Bombard, the real magic in the solar panels is the extra hours. “The onboard solar
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panels provide a constant trickle charge to the battery array. This charge helps to extend the total work time and availability of the eTruck. Instead of getting 120 miles in top speed range, the user might enjoy 150-160 miles in total range or an extra two to three hours of slower drive time,” he explained. The eTruck is assembled and built in the United States and comes in standard two-person or four-person cabs. With a 13 horsepower electric motor, a 120-mile range at full speed, and a quick six-hour recharging time, the eTruck also does not emit any fumes. According to Bombard, the eTruck has been in testing for over 18 months and will be available starting in June. The eTruck will be setting up in Tempe, Arizona, and expanding to New York and Florida. For more information on the eTruck, visit etrucklsv.com. Ofelia Montelongo is an aspiring author and is writing her first novel, “Almost a Pilgrim.” Originally from Mexico, she has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and an MBA. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s in English and Creative Writing at Arizona State University. Ofelia is also a freelance photographer and has her own business in Scottsdale, Chocolate Tour of Scottsdale. Spokespeople photo by Rick Carter. See more about transportation at greenlivingaz.com/transportation
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FINANCIAL
BANKING LOCALLY: PUT YOUR TRUST – AND MONEY – IN THE BANK NEXT DOOR
BY KIMBER LANNING
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he Federal Government announced recently that Arizona has finally recovered from the last Great Recession. Statewide employment is now higher than it was before the recession began. We cheered for a moment – until we realized we were the very last state in the union to attain the status of “recovered.” One silent problem that has a chokehold on Arizona’s economy is the business community’s lack of access to capital. Businesses need capital to grow and retain jobs, to increase revenue, or to scale their companies. More than 97 percent of Arizona’s businesses are considered small, and 31 percent of the state’s population work for companies with fewer than 100 employees. Our overall economy would improve if we could be sure those small businesses have ample access to capital so they can continue to create quality jobs. Community banks lend most often to the small businesses
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in Arizona, yet there are only 15 community banks left in the state. Conversely, Arizonans have deposited 96 percent of their money into banks with no local ownership, no local decision making, and only a 17 percent loan-to-completion rate. Seventy six percent of that money is in the three biggest banks: Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, while all of Arizona’s local banks combined hold only about four percent. At the height of the recession, the big three only completed 13 percent of business loans, with the average loan size being $2 million, significantly more than any small businesses would need to borrow. In other words, those three big banks aren’t lending to Arizona’s small businesses. Community banks give us the fuel to drive Arizona’s economic engine; in order to keep our economy growing, we need to deposit more money with them. More money in the hands of local decision makers means more money being
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loaned to the Arizona businesses that create jobs and grow great companies. Even the Harvard Business Review, in its 2010 study, claimed, “The secret to job growth in America: Think Small Business.” Texas has more than 500 local community banks, and the city of Boston alone has three local banks, each holding over $1 billion in assets. Banks with local decision making – meaning they don’t do their underwriting in some faraway place – are inherently more entrenched in the community. Community banks are more likely to have a decision maker who will visit with a local business owner and who is more likely to take a calculated risk in order to invest in that local business. Local First Arizona works hard to educate businesses and
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residents about the importance of community banking. If more people understood that the money they deposit into big banks is invested far away from here, doing good work in some other economy, they might respond by moving their money to banks that were charged with lending locally. Investing in local banks and credit unions will not only help Arizona remain stable during a financial crisis, but will actually fuel a stronger, more diverse economy overall. Empowered residents and small business owners can and should work to ensure their money is working for Arizona. Kimber Lanning is the Director of Local First Arizona. For more information, visit localfirstaz.com. Find more financial articles at greenlivingaz.com/financial
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LEADERSHIP
TRAMMELL S. CROW FUNDS LARGEST EARTH DAY EVENT BY AMANDA HARVEY
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on of a commercial real estate mogul and The event, renamed Earth Day Texas (or EDTx), founder of Trammell Crow Company, had over 130,000 attendees this year (61,000 on Trammell S. Crow is using his family’s legacy Saturday alone) and nearly 1,800 exhibitors spread – and wealth – to create a better world. out over an expansive indoor and outdoor space. Six years ago, Crow embarked on a journey to This year’s highlights included guest speakers take down TXU (Texas Utilities) and their plans Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and other familiar faces in to build 11 coal-burning power plants throughout the green community such as Ed Begley, Jr.; the the state of Texas. Along with Hotels.com founder Celebrities for Change gala; Environmental Media TRAMMELL S. CROW Dave Litman, Container Store founder Garrett Association film screenings; live music; local Boone and others, he created Texas Businesses for Clean Air, food; and much more. Attendance to the event is free, and and was able to successfully shut down TXU’s plans. After sponsorship fees make up about half of what it costs to put on seeing the impact of his efforts, Crow felt a deep desire to do the event; the rest is funded by Crow. It is a matter that is near more to help the environment. “I finally got to do just that,” and dear to him. said Crow. “That was always what I wanted to do.” When asked, “What is When asked, “What are you most passionate about the biggest action item besides your family and Earth Day?” Crow’s response was that you want people to “My country.” As a green take away from Earth Day Republican, Crow has Texas” He replied, “Do your lived outside the social homework, be educated and norm, taking an interest vote the bad people out.” in integrating politics with He also stated, “I thought sustainability. “The fact is we as Texans needed to ED BEGLEY JR. we Republicans want clean update our attitude and air and clean water, too. decrease ignorance about We care about parks and sustainability.” After attending EDTx, “You go home and you natural areas and hope feel like you’ve done something,” he continued. our grandchildren get to Crow has no plans to slow down. Each year the event has ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. have some of the great grown larger and added more unique activities and exhibits, opportunities we have had and in 2017, Crow hopes to add an Arizona Pavilion. “This to experience the wonders of the great outdoors,” he stated in year we had Columbia, Stanford and Yale,” said Crow. “Next an interview with The Dallas Morning News. year I want ASU, U of A and NAU to participate.” Crow created Earth Day Dallas in 2011, taking over a smaller Earth Day event in downtown Dallas. “The first year, it had For more information on Trammell S. Crow and the Earth Day Texas foundation and event, visit earthdaytx.org. 38,000 attendees and 250 exhibit booths,” he said. Even in its first year, the event skyrocketed to become the biggest Earth Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas and Jason Kindig Photography. Day event in the world. “In Texas, if we smell that we might be Read more leadership articles at greenlivingaz.com/leadership number one, or we are the biggest, we’ll go find out!” he joked. 30 greenliving | June 2016
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THE RISE OF CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM IN ARIZONA’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY HAMIK SEBKARSHAD
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hen you think of a company’s worth, it is generally determined by the value of its stocks and how much profit the company is making. However, a local chapter of the Conscious Capitalism Foundation is turning this traditional notion on its head for local businesses, and unearthing the values of being a conscious capitalist. An organic approach to running any business is found in the four tenets of the Conscious Capitalism organization: higher purpose; conscious leadership; stakeholder orientation; and conscious culture. “I think business should be a force for good, and I like conscious capitalism because profit isn’t necessarily the driving factor in why a business exists,” said Laura Roberts, co-founder and CEO of Pantheon Enterprises and board member of the Arizona Chapter and International Chapter of the Conscious Capitalism Foundation. “You have to make a profit for the business to thrive, but I think having a higher purpose as a business creates meaningful work for those at the company. Overall, conscious businesses have a higher purpose and a better culture. When you have a better culture you get more done. A byproduct of that is you make more money,” she explained. Essentially, a conscious business stresses the entire makeup of the organization as the true value of the company, breaking it down into employee, customer, supplier and shareholder happiness, which creates a win-win situation before any transactions are made. Although some companies are already doing this (unconscious conscious capitalists), it can be even more advantageous to participate in the organization. The Arizona Chapter was created in 2013, and was the third chapter to open, right after Chicago and Australia. There are now 26 chapters in the world, according to Scott McIntosh, co-founder of the Arizona Chapter and his business MAC6. Ray DelMuro, Arizona Chapter board member, founding member, and owner of Refresh Glass, says the goal is “to differentiate capitalism from conscious capitalism and run
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a purpose-based business.” The call to action is to create value along many more levels of the business structure. For example, Whole Foods, a conscious capitalist company who employs a CCO (Chief Culture Officer) on their board, takes time for “Appreciation” in their daily meetings, allowing employees to recognize through examples their appreciation for each other. Although it adds steps to the already busy corporate life, companies that have become conscious capitalists are showing higher net-profits, and more repeat customers. Other local companies that participate are Pantheon Enterprises, YScouts, and Refresh Glass. International conscious capitalist companies include Zappos, the Container Store, Southwest Airlines and Patagonia. The best way to inspire and spread these fundamental principles is through education, said DelMuro. The Arizona chapter is aiming to educate 100,000 local students in the next five years. Local universities with business schools such as Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University are also becoming interested in the conscious capitalism concept, and may be attempting to incorporate it into their business curriculums. The goal is to help “morph and evolve the curriculum over time, so young adults have this already as their value system,” said Roberts. There are also discussions about bringing these topics into the high school classroom in addition to universities. “I’m incredibly excited about the resonance that we’re getting from universities, high schools and educators in general from bringing conscious capitalism to the classroom,” said McIntosh. For more information on classes, articles, events and membership information, visit consciouscapitalism.org. Hamik Sebkarshad is a local freelance writer and avid sports fan. In his spare time he enjoys reading and spending time with his pets. Read more business articles at greenlivingaz.com/business
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ACTIVE LIFE
THIS FATHER’S DAY, ESCAPE! INSPIRED BY TALIESIN WEST’S JOHN RATTENBURY
BY DAVID M. BROWN
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e all need to escape, and ESCAPE RVs allow Dad to do this, stylishly and sustainably. From camping to concerts, NASCAR events to romantic getaways, the tiny homes on wheels sleep four and feature a green, renewable design incorporating a handwelded steel frame, maintenance-free seamless aluminum siding, panoramic windows, diamond-plate cabinets, weatherresistant wood, tough sport floor and an optional hand-crafted metal shower. This Father’s Day and forward, Dad can easily pull, park and unpack wherever he wants to relax and pursue manly endeavors. The ESCAPE models include Traveler, Traveler XL Classic, Vista and the newest, Sport. Others can come along, too. Easily transported with its own steel trailer on heavy-duty tandem axles, the ESCAPE RVs, each weighing about 6,500 pounds, are excellent for couples who want an Airbnb or rental, guest house or getaway to the beach, outback country or just out back.
THE ESCAPE DESIGNS ARE INSPIRED BY THE USE OF GLASS, STEEL, WOOD AND SPATIAL RHYTHM IN THE WISCONSIN COTTAGES CREATED BY JOHN RATTENBURY OF TALIESIN WEST
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The ESCAPE designs are inspired by the use of glass, steel, wood and spatial rhythm in the Wisconsin cottages created by John Rattenbury of Taliesin West, a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice and a cofounder of Taliesin Architects in Scottsdale. “We call them ‘personal homes’ because, like the personal computer and personal desk assistant, these are truly personal spaces designed to be adaptable to each person’s individual needs,” said Dan Dobrowolski, founder of ESCAPE Homes, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Twenty years ago, Dobrowolski bought an abandoned church camp in northwest Wisconsin and developed it into Canoe Bay, a world-class hotel and restaurant. He recruited Rattenbury to design the first Prairie-style cottages at Canoe Bay. “We’re in Wisconsin, home of Frank Lloyd Wright, so we adopted our native son’s architectural style for our property,” Dobrowolski says. All of the ESCAPE portable tiny homes are hand built by experienced carpenters using all-natural materials, notes Kelly Davis, the ESCAPE Homes architect and designer with SALA Architects in Stillwater, Wisconsin. Interior woods include aspen, maple or pine. “They are specifically designed to let you escape the stresses that invade all of our lives,” said Davis. The company’s newest ESCAPE Sport incorporates similar influences and features an industrial chic design. Some of the sustainable features of the ESCAPE Sport include low-E argonfilled thermopile windows; closed cell foam insulated walls and ceiling; recycled products; 7.4 R value per inch; recycled wood interior walls and floors; energy-saving low-voltage LED lighting; a solar power system; and composting and incinerating toilets. Other features include a daybed/sleeping area; small kitchen; bathroom with full shower; custom all wood work/
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Beer is our Passion Sustainability is our Business
dining table; multiple large storage areas; and USB outlets. The many options include a pop-up flatscreen TV with Blu-ray; stone countertops; frosted windows; washer/dryer combo; dishwasher; exterior shower; and skylights. A two-year warranty is included. Prices start at around $40,000. “We had a dream to bring great architecture to everyone by designing small homes that feel big,” Dobrowolski says. “Every inch of ESCAPE Home models are carefully planned so that you have the most beautiful and efficient space possible.” For more information, visit escapehomes.us or call 844.696.3722. Brown is a Valley freelancer at azwriter.com
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BREWERIES
BREWING UP SUSTAINABILITY BY MIKE MALLOZZI
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hile green beer is generally reserved for St. Patrick’s Day, the craft brewing industry is arguably one of the greenest in the country. Leaders in the industry such as New Belgium Brewing in Ft. Collins, Colorado; Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon; and Sierra Nevada in Chico, California, have been instrumental in developing sustainable practices and technologies that help get them recognized as leaders in sustainability at the regional, national and international levels. For example, New Belgium Brewing boasts 99.9 percent diversion of the waste they produce from landfills, and has reduced its water usage to just 3.5 barrels of water used to make one barrel of beer (almost half the industry average). Another brewery in Florida, Saltwater Brewery, recently came out with an idea for edible six-pack rings that will not harm wildlife if they reach the ocean. While achieving these high levels of sustainability isn’t always within reach of small- and medium-sized breweries, there are several things that anyone can implement to lessen their impact on the environment and improve the bottom line.
LOCAL SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES From the first day we opened Borderlands Brewing in Tucson, we felt it was important to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Unfortunately, buying or leasing solar panels was well outside of our budget, but we were able to take advantage of a program from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) called Bright Community Solar. This program allows the brewery to purchase solar power that is generated locally in Tucson. Currently 10 percent of our power comes from solar energy. Another energy-efficiency program from TEP allowed us to replace all of the lighting in the brewery. Using this program we were able to install energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the tap room and in the outdoor beer garden, and the program paid for itself within six months. Since beer is primarily water it’s no surprise that breweries consume a lot of it. Borderlands is a proud participant in the Conserve2Enhance water conservation group. This organization is dedicated to helping people and businesses reduce their water usage and improve the health and flow to local rivers and riparian habitats. As part of our participation we undergo regular water audits to identify places where we can reduce our needs, like capturing excess hot water from the brewing process to use for cleaning. We’ve also been working with Watershed Management Group (WMG) to find new, more sustainable sources for water. Together with Tucson Water and WMG we’re embarking on a project to brew a “rain beer” made from rainwater that
NO MATTER WHERE THE MALT COMES FROM, ONCE BREWING IS COMPLETE THERE IS NO USE FOR IT AT THE BREWERY. TO DIVERT IT FROM THE LANDFILL, BORDERLANDS BREWING SENDS THE GRAIN TO LOCAL FARMERS WHO USE IT FOR FEED AND COMPOST.
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BORDERLANDS HAS BEEN WORKING TO IDENTIFY LOCAL INGREDIENTS TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT REQUIRED TO SHIP INGREDIENTS TO THE STATE.
has been captured, purified and tested from the Living Labs at WMG headquarters in Tucson. Another important part of sustainability is buying locally. Borderlands has been working to identify local ingredients to reduce the carbon footprint required to ship ingredients to the state. We’ve partnered with local farmers like BKW Farms just outside of Tucson. They recently harvested a crop of two-row barley (a go-to grain in the brewing industry) that was testmalted in Colorado and produced an extremely high quality product and beer. Since there aren’t any malting facilities in the state, Borderlands has also been in discussions with local craft distillers who could malt the grain right here in Arizona. No matter where the malt comes from though, once brewing is complete there is no use for it at the brewery. To divert it from the landfill, we send the grain to local farmers who use it for feed and compost. In the future, Borderlands hopes to institute new technologies like heat and CO2 recapturing, and further reductions in our fossil fuel usage to help us keep our environment and climate as enjoyable as our beer. We are not alone in our quest for sustainability in the state and around the country. We must work together to continue to find innovative solutions to solve sustainability issues. Mike Mallozzi is a PhD Microbiologist, advisory council member of Conserve2Enhance, and president of Borderlands Brewing Company in Tucson. Read more articles on breweries at greenlivingaz.com/breweries
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TRAVEL
FOSSIL CREEK CREAMERY: A YUMMY AGRITOURISM SPOT
IN NORTHERN ARIZONA S BY GRETCHEN PAHIA
ummertime is here, and that means vacations and family getaways. One great way to make those special memories is through agritourism – an agriculturallybased operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch – and one stand-out location in Arizona to do just that is Fossil Creek Creamery. Set in the northern town of Strawberry, the Ranch at Fossil Creek and Fossil Creek Creamery is a great spot for visitors. “It’s a fun thing to do,” said owner John Bittner. “We make and sell fudge, cheese, soaps and lotions. People come here for our goat milk products and enjoy the petting zoo and other activities.” The ranch and creamery are a great stop for both kids and adults. Bittner says that groups come time and time again, wondering what will be in store for their next visit. “We get return visitors and new visitors, and it is always lots of fun,” he continued. “We have been called the ‘Best Summer Day
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Trip in Arizona.’ Our word-of-mouth business is growing stronger and stronger every year.” Visitors don’t usually leave the property without a stop at the creamery, for a special treat or memory. “The fudge is our top seller,” said Bittner. “We make chocolate, chocolate and peanut butter, and peanut butter and chocolate with pecans, all delicious and all fresh made using goat’s milk from our very own goats.”
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www tempe gov/S www.tempe.gov/SlashTheTrash SlashTheTTras “WE MAKE AND SELL FUDGE, CHEESE, SOAPS AND LOTIONS. PEOPLE COME HERE FOR OUR GOAT MILK PRODUCTS AND ENJOY THE PETTING ZOO AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.” –JOHN BITTNER, OWNER OF THE RANCH AT FOSSIL CREEK AND FOSSIL CREEK CREAMERY
For Bittner and his wife Joyce, the ranch and creamery are definitely home. Having lived in Strawberry for 24 years, there is nowhere the pair would rather be. What began with some llamas and a small operation, has turned into a prime destination in the Rim country, somewhere where tourists and locals can enjoy a piece of Arizona. “We get birthday parties, homeschool kids groups, big tours, you name it. They come and spend time with us,” said Bittner. “We show them everything about the farm and creamery. It’s what we love, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.” There is no charge to visit the property, but there is a fee for the petting zoo and to tour the creamery. The businesses are open every day from April through October, and most weekends during the winter. The Bittners also bring their goods to farmer’s markets throughout the state – Flagstaff in the summer, Payson on Saturdays in the summer, and downtown Scottsdale in the winter. For more information on the Ranch at Fossil Creek and Fossil Creek Creamery, check them out online at ranchatfossilcreek.com Gretchen Pahia has 15 years experience in both media and public relations and is an award-winning television news producer in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Portland. Gretchen is a native to Arizona, born and raised in Phoenix, and a graduate of Northern Arizona University. She lives in the Phoenix metro area with her husband, their two children and their dog. Find more travel destinations at greenlivingaz.com/travel
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May launch party Thank you to everyone who attended our May issue launch party! We had a great time socializing and learning with business owners and children alike at the Halle Heart Museum in Tempe. One of our dedicated interns, Kate Burns. Alexis Carter, owner of the Cookie Girl Cookie Shop, with her adorable son.
Don’t miss our upcoming party: June 8th from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Sun Valley Solar Solutions in Chandler. Let’s celebrate their 10-year anniversary! Find more information and RSVP at greenlivingaz.com/party
A big shout-out to our sponsors from the party: Host: Halle Heart Children’s Museum Title Sponsor: City of Tempe Solid Waste and Recycling Services Sponsors: Cookie Girl Cookie Shop, Earth-Friendly Building Materials, Lifetime Tea, My Fit Foods, Recycled City, Solar City, Solar Pool Technologies, Tower Garden, Veronica Bahn Essential Oils Nonprofit Sponsor: American Heart Association Photography by Rick Carter
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FATHER’S DAY RECIPES
RECIPE COURTESY OF DON FAWCETT, HEAD CHEF, THE PHOENIX ALE BREWERY CENTRAL KITCHEN IMAGE COURTESY OF THE PHOENIX ALE BREWERY CENTRAL KITCHEN
SERVE DAD SOMETHING HEARTY and healthy this Father’s Day with these vegan black bean burgers from the new Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen in Phoenix! INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup red pepper, minced 1/4 cup green pepper, minced 1/4 cup red onion, minced 2 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup water 2 cups textured vegetable protein (TVP) 15 oz. canned black beans, drained 15 oz. canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup pepitas, ground 40 greenliving | June 2016
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a food processor, add the red pepper, green pepper, red onion and garlic, and pulse until finely minced, or mince by hand. 2. Empty the minced vegetables into a sauce pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until aromatic. 3. Add tomato paste and cook for an additional three minutes. 4. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice and water, and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Pour this mixture over the TVP and let stand for 10 minutes. For more recipes, visit greenlivingaz.com/recipes
5. Using the back of a spoon, mash the black beans and garbanzo beans into a coarse paste and place on top of the TVP mixture. Add the oats and ground pepitas on top. 6. Sprinkle with salt, mix together with hands until well incorporated, and form into 12 patties. 7. Refrigerate patties for at least 15 minutes. Then, in a sauté pan with light olive oil, pan fry patties on each side (about four minutes per side) until lightly crispy. 8. Remove from heat. Add a bun, if desired, and top with fresh veggies and sauces of your choice. (Fresh avocado and chipotle mayo pictured). Patties can also be stored and frozen in air-tight bags for up to three months. Makes 12 patties greenlivingaz.com
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FRESH SHRIMP
CEVICHE RECIPE COURTESY OF SIERRA BONITA GRILL PHOTO BY ALISA SHELTON
CEVICHE IS MADE WITH fresh raw fish that has been cured in citrus juices and combined with flavorful peppers and crisp vegetables. Served with a cold beer, this shrimp ceviche from Sierra Bonita Grill is the perfect appetizer for a Father’s Day meal or any summertime occasion. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and tail removed) 10 limes, juiced 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 diced cucumber 1 chopped Serrano chili 2 Tbsp salt (season to taste) 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 cup chopped red onion 2 cups Clamato 1/2 avocado for garnish Tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS: 1. Marinate the shrimp in lime juice and place in the refrigerator for four hours or overnight. 3. Combine the remaining ingredients in a glass dish and plate the shrimp on top. 4. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro sprigs and serve with crispy corn chips.
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THIS LIGHT YET CREAMY Caesar salad is the perfect accompaniment to a Father’s Day meal. Fill Dad’s bowl with nutritious kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, sundried tomato, crunchy croutons and a yogurt Caesar dressing from the new Farm & Craft restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup kale 2 Tbsp Brussels sprouts, chiffonade 2 Tbsp raw yellow cauliflower, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 Tbsp sundried tomato 12 gluten-free croutons 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup Yogurt Caesar Dressing
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DIRECTIONS: 1. Place kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and sundried tomatoes in a bowl. 2. Make Yogurt Caesar Dressing per recipe instructions. Toss with the salad ingredients. 3. Garnish with croutons and grated parmesan cheese. Yields 1 salad
YOGURT CAESAR DRESSING INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 anchovy 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp garlic 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise
DIRECTIONS: 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on low until incorporated. 2. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate after use. Yields 6 servings
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EVENTS
JUNE 5
is World Environment Day!
JUNE 8
GREEN SCENES
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JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
6/7 The Paleo Challenge: Day One
6/18 Bird Walk
6/26 Edible/Medicinal Desert Plants Walk
CENTRAL ARIZONA
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THE PALEO CHALLENGE: DAY ONE
BIRD WALK
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), Community Commons 2152 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe Think you have what it takes to enter SCNM’s first-ever Paleo Challenge? Dive into a 30-day Paleo experience, where you’ll get the support and resources to help you achieve your health, wellness and weight-loss goals. scnm.edu/PaleoChallenge
6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert Attend the monthly public bird walk at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The walk is geared toward adults, but children are welcome. The walk will last about 90 minutes to 2 hours, with additional wrap-up time to go over the list of species seen and heard. The event is free, although any donations to Desert Rivers Audubon are happily accepted. Limited to 12 participants. Please register with Kathe Anderson at kathe.coot@cox.net. gilbertaz.gov
June 8 GREEN LIVING JUNE ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sun Valley Solar Solutions Headquarters 3225 N. Colorado St., Chandler You’re invited to Green Living’s June issue launch party! Help us celebrate Sun Valley Solar Solutions’ 10-year anniversary at their headquarters in Chandler and see solar power in action. Also learn about the “State of Solar in Arizona” with two 30-minute presentations from SVSS CEO Russ Patzer, and enjoy local food, drink and vendor booths. The cost to attend is $12.00 online/$15.00 at the door. greenlivingaz.com/party 42 greenliving | June 2016
June 18 HEALTH, WEALTH & HEALING FAIR 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix Enjoy massages, healing treatments, samples and more at the Health, Wealth & Healing Fair. Learn, relax and rejuvenate, explore new meal ideas, purchase products from local vendors, connect with inspiring nutritionists and advisors, and more. The cost to attend is $10.00 online/$15.00 at the door. Children 12-and-under are free. smyle.eventbrite.com
June 26 EDIBLE/MEDICINAL DESERT PLANTS WALK 8:00 a.m. Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior Explore the Curandero Trail on a onehour walk guided by Choctaw Nation member and ethno-botanist David Morris. Learn about the ways native plants have fed, healed and clothed Sonoran Desert peoples for more than one thousand years. arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
June 28 PASTFINDERS: 2016 PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and its McDowell Sonoran Field Institute have been working with the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) at Scottsdale Community College for many years. John Weser, Executive Director of CNUW and Professor of Biology at SCC will be the evening speaker. The discussion will include information on the Brown’s Ranch Tall Pot planting project. scottsdalelibrary.evanced.info/signup greenlivingaz.com
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6/4-11 Grand Canyon Star Party
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6/23-26 2016 Lavendar Festival
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June 4-11 GRAND CANYON STAR PARTY 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Grand Canyon National Park Due to its dark skies and clean air, the Grand Canyon offers one of the best night-sky observing sites in the United States. Annually, for eight days in June, park visitors explore the wonders of the night sky on Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and on the North Rim with the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix. The event is free with $30.00 park admission. nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grandcanyon-star-party.htm
June 16-18 TILTED EARTH WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL June 16, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. June 17 & 18, 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Riverfront Park N. 10th Street, Cottonwood The three-day Tilted Earth Festival was founded to foster the growth of culture, community and the local economy in Cottonwood by bringing together artisans in the fields of craft drink, food, music and the fine arts. Tickets range from $18.00-$375.00. Kids 13-and-under are free. tiltedearthfestival.com
June 23-26 2016 LAVENDER FESTIVAL 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Red Rock Farms HC 65 Box 35201, Concho For only $5.00, explore the 13th Annual Lavender Festival, with lavender growing discussions, growing tips, cooking with lavender demonstrations and tastings, lavender plant sales, live music and more. redrockfarms.com
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Macayo’s 4001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Attend this month’s Green Chamber Lunch and Learn event for interesting conversation as Dr. George Brooks Jr., Green Chamber Vice President and CEO of the agri-tech consulting firm NxT Horizon, discusses “Going Mainstream: The Power of Aquaponics to do great things!” The cost is $20.00, which includes lunch and soft drink from Macayo’s. azgreenchamber.org/event-2252235
June 8, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. June 9 & 10, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Hotel 4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix The goal of this year’s conference, “Preservation Next,” is to bring together preservationists from around the state to exchange ideas and success stories, share perspectives and solutions to preservation issues, and to foster cooperation between the diverse Arizona preservation communities. Registration costs range from $100.00-$225.00. azpreservation.com
10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sheraton Crescent Hotel 2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix At the Arizona Town Hall Summit on Topics, you will hear from speakers on three potential Town Hall topics, including a presentation from Diana Liverman, co-director of the Institute of the Environment, who will address Climate Change. The event also includes a luncheon and silent auction. Attending the meeting is free, with the option to attend the luncheon for $50.00. aztownhall.org/event-2200158
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JUNE 17
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6/18 Brew at the Zoo
6/22 The Myth, Mystery and Menace of Mars
6/29 Sustainability Series
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June 18 BREW AT THE ZOO 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Reid Park Zoo 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson Attend Brew at the Zoo and sample a wide variety of local and regional craft beers, enjoy games, animal encounters, live music and more. Proceeds will be used to build a more advanced Animal Health Center that will meet Zoo residents’ needs now and for many years to come. The event is for people 21 and over. Tickets range from $40.00-$65.00. reidparkzoo.org/event/brew-zoo
June 22 THE MYTH, MYSTERY AND MENACE OF MARS 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Kitt Peak Observatory State Route 86 (Ajo Way) Junction 386, Tucson This program will feature education, telescopic observation of Mars and other objects, and a look back at 100 years of looking at the Red Planet! Learn about Mars’ place in the solar system, its place in history, and its place in the hearts and minds of Man. Observe Mars during its closest approach to Earth for the next two years through one of Kitt Peak’s Visitor Center Telescopes. The cost to attend is $45.00 for adults; $25.00 for children. noao.edu/kpvc
June 29 SUSTAINABILITY SERIES 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Laura Tanzer Atelier 410 N. Toole Ave., Suite 110, Tucson Join us for our next Sustainability Series, brought to you by Laura Tanzer Designs, Green Living magazine, Local First Arizona and Mrs. Green’s World. This month’s topic is Toxins. Learn from local experts, enjoy appetizers and drinks, engage in Q&A, and meet like-minded individuals at this parteducational, part-networking free event! tucsonsustainabilityseries.eventbrite.com For more events, visit greenlivingaz.com/events
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G R E E N CHAMPIONS Green Living magazine has a new section called the Green Champions of the Month! Each month we will feature three people – one each in northern, southern and central Arizona – who are making strides in the green community. NORTHERN – NEIL COBB, RESEARCH PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR, MERRIAM-POWELL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Neil Cobb earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Entomology in 1981 from Oregon State University and earned a Master’s and Doctorate from NAU in Biology, in 1989 and 1993, respectively. In Neil’s teaching and research he focuses on arthropod biodiversity, ecological gradients and climate and land-use change. Within his role as director of the Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research, he studies population and community responses to ecological gradients, ecological patterns in arthropod biodiversity and the processes that mediate biodiversity, and climate change impacts on species distributions. The Merriam-Powell Center promotes environmental research, education, and outreach, which provides Neil with opportunities to interact with faculty and students from various departments.
CENTRAL – BRIAN MUELLER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Brian Mueller joined GCU in July 2008 to usher in a new era for the institution. Since that time, GCU has transformed from a small, private, liberal arts university to a thriving center of teaching, learning and scholarship with an abundance of extracurricular activities to enrich and enhance the academic and life experience of the community’s future leaders. Mr. Mueller envisions GCU as not just an institution for higher learning, but also as an instrument for change to bring more highly educated, critically thinking, entrepreneurially minded graduates into the community. As part of GCU’s “Think Purple, Go Green” initiative, the university has switched to energy-efficient light fixtures, motion-sensor lights and faucets, water-flow restrictors, water fountains with reusable bottle-filling capability, and planted hundreds of native trees. During these massive construction projects, GCU has recycled everything from scrap metal and carpet to mattresses and plastics.
SOUTHERN – MICHAEL PEEL, COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVANCED ANALYST, PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Michael Peel is the Community and Government Relations Advanced Analyst for Pima Community Colleges, where he monitors the progress of bills, committee meetings and legislature session developments, and more. As a board member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Arizona chapter and chair of the Sonoran Branch, Michael creates innovative programs in partnership with Pima Community College, Pima County and the City of Tucson. He also works on developing Tucson as a 20/30 District, in which all new buildings, developments, and renovations should be carbon-neutral by 2030. Michael is also a board member of Tucson Clean and Beautiful, promoting the Trees for Tucson, Recycling Education, Adopt a Park, and Yards programs and has been involved in other environmental work, such as the Green Employer Advisory Council, Emerging Green Builders/Emerging Green Professionals, Interfaith Sustainability Council, and others.
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HE’S GREEN SHE’S GREEN ORGANIC BEER Product reviews by our eco-conscious couple John and Jennifer Burkhart In our quest to complete this month’s reviews, we realized it’s quite difficult to find a variety of certified organic beer. Apparently, hops – the flowers used as a flavoring and stability agent in beer – are tough to grow organically. So, support these hardworking hopyard farmers, and buy organic beer for your next summer party, or for your favorite dad this Father’s Day! EEL RIVER BREWING COMPANY | CALIFORNIA BLONDE ALE, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: They say blondes have more fun, but Eel River blondes just have more beer. This ale didn’t take my tastebuds on an epic journey, though the mild flavors were perfectly balanced. It started out sweet and malty, and then moved quickly into a bitter, hoppy finish. It might not be exciting, but it’s a great daily drinker.
SHE SAID: This is a refreshing beer that will be perfect for those summer backyard BBQs. If you want something light, but not boring, this is it! I highly recommend pouring this one in a clear frosty glass to get the full effect of the bubbly golden goodness.
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PINKUS MÜELLER BREWERY | UR-PILS, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: This ultra-light pilsner-style beer seemed pretty average to me. It had a bright fruit and sweet malt flavor with the smallest whiff of hops in the aftertaste. A good light beer for a hot summer day, but any other day and I’m reaching for something else.
SHE SAID: Though it definitely isn’t local, it was pretty fun to drink a German beer from the “world’s first organic brewery.” I was a bit put-off by the slight skunky aroma, but was pleasantly surprised by the taste. Crisp with plenty of flavor, this drinkable pilsner is another great “chillin’ by the poolside” beer.
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UINTA BREWING COMPANY | BABA BLACK LAGER, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: I’ve grown rather fond of this beer over the course of these reviews. The flavor was complex. It starts out slightly tart with a roasty malt flavor, then goes into the delicious chocolate and espresso flavors of a porter or a stout. But unlike a stout, this brew managed to maintain a light lager. Baba black sheep, will I have more beer? Yes sir, yes sir, three bottles full.
SHE SAID: Apparently, wool wasn’t the only thing the sheep brought! I didn’t expect such a smooth flavor from this darkchocolate brown lager. Yum! It was quite filling, and I don’t think I could finish even two of them, but it sure was easy to enjoy every drop. Now if those sheep could just deliver...
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MAUI BREWING COMPANY | MANA WHEAT, ORGANIC WHEAT HE SAID: Holy pineapple surprise cake! This nice wheat beer has been completely overpowered by pineapple juice. I might have gone for this in my 20s, but my tastes have refined since then. Nowadays, I find fruit in beer off-putting (limes excluded).
SHE SAID: I got a little slice of the island life while sipping this brew. It was sweet and lightly hopped, but still had that “grab you by the back of the throat” zing! I’ll admit it was strange drinking a wheat beer from a can, but that’s nothing a cold glass can’t fix. Plus, aluminum is infinitely recyclable.
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SAMUEL SMITH BREWING COMPANY | PURE BREWED ORGANIC LAGER BEER, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: So, after writing four of these beer reviews, I came to realize I may be a bit of a beer snob. Take this Samuel Smith’s lager, for instance. I had no problem drinking a pint of this. It was balanced, refreshing, and sweet, with a light hoppy finish – just the way a good beer should be. However, I won’t drink it again because it tasted like every other lager in the aisle. I need something a little more interesting!
SHE SAID: This one’s great if you’re looking for something a bit more relaxing and simple. I really enjoyed the clean flavor and pleasant lemon aftertaste. It would pair great with seafood. Or at the very least, a chaise lounge and a palm tree.
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These sustainably sourced bamboo sunglasses from Keepwood Eyewear are the perfect gift for stylish dads. Bonus: for each purchase, 50 trees are planted through the Trees for the Future program. In addition to sunglasses for both men and women, Keepwood offers traditional eyeglasses with lenses that can be easily changed to prescription by an optician. Each pair also comes with a durable bamboo case, a natural cotton drawstring bag, and a microfiber cloth for cleaning. Prices vary by style, from $76.00-$99.00. KEEPWOODEYEWEAR.COM
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COLLAPSIBLE COFFEE CUP
Being eco-friendly on the go is even easier thanks to the Stojo collapsible silicone coffee cup. Biking or walking to the coffee shop? Stojo fits easily into the pocket of your pants or tucked into a messenger bag, briefcase or purse, so you don’t have to lug a bulky thermos along the way. Available in a variety of fun colors. $15.00 STOJO.CO
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UPCYCLED BICYCLE GEAR
The Carbon Cooler from Green Guru Gear is the perfect accessory for the avid biker. The insulated cooler hooks directly onto the bike and includes a built-in cutting board and five pockets. The cooler can hold a 12-pack, snacks for a picnic, utensils, supplies and more. Each bag is made with upcycled billboards, banners and vinyl, ensuring each is a unique work of art. $100.00 GREENGURUGEAR.COM
LIFE-SAVING AIR PURIFIER
According to the World Health Organization, 4.3 million people die prematurely each year from illness attributed to household air pollution. Protect yourself and your family with the Puritii Air Purification System. It provides high-capacity air purification with an 11-stage filter that removes up to 99.99 percent of particulates, microbes and dangerous gases from your home or business. $2,425.71 PURITII.COM
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The ProEnergy Towel is a unique alternative to energy drinks and supplements. With the combined effects of energizing, cooling and cleansing, it combines the power of smelling salts to open capillaries. Essential oils like lemon, peppermint and nutmeg cool skin after a workout. The ingredients in each towel are simply purified water, alcohol, essential oils and smelling salts. $1.99 per towel PROENERGYTOWEL.COM
HANDCRAFTED WOODEN ACCESSORIES
This handsome laptop stand from Grovemade is made with 100-percent walnut and is expertly crafted in Portland, Oregon. It is one of many handcrafted wooden accessories from Grovemade – others include phone cases, phone stands, keyboard cases, wall hooks, watches and more. The laptop stand features an angled platform for improved ergonomics and room below for stowing laptop accessories. $139.00 GROVEMADE.COM Find more cool outrageous stuff at greenlivingaz.com/cos
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