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CONTENTS Sept 2018

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NEUTROPENIA: THE WICKED WITCH One man’s alternative path to healing cancer

26 GREEN TRAVEL PRODUCTS

BREATHING AND EATING CHEMICALS Learn about the effects of glyphosate

33 FUN GREEN FACTS

GET BETTER AND STAY WELL With ShayTheCoach

34 CROSS COUNTRY ELECTRIC ROAD TRIP

Helping environment and profitability

Simple ways to green your home The father-son carbon-neutral adventure

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36 BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION

39 LOCAL ECO-CONSCIOUS FASHION DESIGNER

Challenging patrons to repair the world

BAMBOX PRODUCE Organic indoor urban garden

With style and sustainability

Their fight against fast fashion

40 RECIPES

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INTERNATIONAL SPA CONFERENCE Arriving at the Phoenix Convention Center ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Nominations are open!

20 BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP Branding the way we lead

22 SUPPORTING NON-PROFITS You can lend a helping hand

ARIZONA WILDLIFE SERIES Black Mesa Water Coalition

25 ENERGY CODE CHANGES

New Building Codes Come to Phoenix

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From local chefs and restaurants

GREEN SCENES Find out what’s happening around Arizona

44 BLUE FILM SCREENING RECAP

Actions inspired from July’s special event

GREEN CHAMPION Featuring Jennifer Martin

46 COOL OUTRAGEOUS STUFF Home products

HE’S GREEN, SHE’S GREEN Green kitchen products

on the cover Tikkun Olam 3 - The Power of Art, Food and Words Art exhibit challenges patrons to repair the world

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Publisher’s Note September 2018 I feel incredibly blessed that eight years ago, September 2010, we launched the first issue of Green Living magazine. As the publisher, I want to thank you personally for reading and providing valuable insight on the content for however long you have been a reader of ours. I am sometimes asked, “How do you measure the success of Green Living magazine?” And my answer is always the same: Our success can be found in the feedback from our readers. When I hear directly from a reader that they have learned something new or simply enjoyed one of our articles, I feel the success of the magazine. When someone tells me that they picked up the magazine for the first time and read it cover to cover, I feel the success of the magazine. Our success is also measured by the value of our outreach events. After participating in or running an eco-event, it’s a thrill to receive messages from attendees saying they enjoyed the learning opportunity, the new information and resources, and the chance to create important business and personal relationships. We are extremely excited to bring you this month’s issue, which includes topics we know you’ll find an interest in. Learn about the “Tikkun Olam 3: Repairing the World” art exhibit at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, opening October 7. September is fashion month, so stay apprised of what fashion designers are doing around the state to be more environmentally conscious, and don’t miss our article on Recycled Fashion for back-to-school, which was shot at the North Phoenix Waste Transfer Station. We also participated in our first-ever movie screening for “BLUE ,” a film about marine conservation; read about the actions viewers are taking after watching the film. You will also learn new insights on the past, present and brighter-looking future of Black Mesa. Finally, if you are in the spa industry, we invite you to participate in an international spa conference that we will be hosting with the attendance of Daymond John and many others. The last eight years of publishing Green Living magazine would not have been possible without you. I am also incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside so many talented and hardworking colleagues, writers, editors, copywriters, photographers, videographers, interns, creatives, readers, and partners over the years. Thank YOU for your continued support! We love YOU! Educate, Empower and Inspire,

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Neutropenia: The Wicked Witch T Part 8 of Ric Coggins' journey to beat his cancer diagnosis he good news was that by day three of my six-day in-patient roundthe-clock chemo regimen, the large lymphoma tumors in my throat that had been obstructing my breathing and swallowing had begun to retreat. While they were still clearly visible, I no longer wheezed when I inhaled and I found I could swallow more than one pill at a RIC COGGINS time. I was most thrilled, however, that the tradeoff of poisoning myself with the strong chemotherapy seemed to be buying me the extra few weeks necessary for the Hoxsey treatment to take hold and restore my immune system so it could permanently throw off the cancer that had invaded me. About the time I starting thinking to myself that this wasn’t so bad, the raging damage from the chemo became more evident. Even my “space” was toxic. The nurses informed my wife that she was not

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allowed to use the restroom in my private hospital room, as my body fluids were now too toxic for her to be exposed to. It was midweek when I got more bad news. I had gone neutropenic. Neutropenia is a medical term that refers to an extremely unsafe low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell made in the bone marrow. Neutropenia is one of the most serious side effects of strong chemotherapy. A 2010 study showed that more than 80 percent of U.S. patients with chemo-induced neutropenia combined with fever required additional hospitalization to address the life-threatening scenarios it poses. Another key clinical study of nearly 1,000 chemotherapy patients cited by pharmaceutical company Amgen definitively showed that infection is a major risk during all cycles of strong chemo, but specifically and most often in the first cycle. Once again, I found myself right on track…a track I had hoped to avoid. Since I no longer had an immune system with which to fight, contact with any bacteria put me at great risk. Going forward, visitors to my hospital room were to be few, and those allowed would be greenlivingaz.com

required to wear a mask. I even had to wear a mask when I went for my mandatory exercise laps in the hospital halls. Since I would not eat the processed, sugar-laden, non-organic, GMO hospital food, my wife brought me “clean” fresh fruit to eat. These now could only consist of bananas and citrus because their thick skin protected the fruit inside from contamination. Apples, peaches, pears and plums were excluded because their thin skins presented a clear bacteria risk. In effect, I had become the “Bubble Boy.” I also learned that this dangerous condition would continue to peak after my release from the hospital. Based on my neutrophil counts, I could require daily follow-up treatments in the form of pharmaceutical injections with all of their additional side effects. I’ll spare you the list of these potential side effects, as the list is actually longer than the word count of this chapter. The Hoxsey doctors had warned that the chemotherapy necessary to slow the tumors’ growth, hopefully buying the doctors the time they needed, would also dramatically set back my immune system, even taking it to the brink. To me, it was counterintuitive to allow further damage to the same immune system that had allowed the cancer to take hold, and the same immune system that I would need to recover enough to steer me back to fully restored health…but that, in fact, was the plan. Ric Coggins is a University of Arizona master gardener (Maricopa County) who grew up on a 1-acre garden tended to by his father, who was a regular contributor to “Mother Earth News” and “Organic Gardening and Farming” magazines. Ric continues his father’s “green” traditions, owning and operating The Fool on the Hill Farm, a 1-acre organic garden homestead in Mesa.

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ARE YOU BREATHING AND EATING CANCERCAUSING CHEMICALS?

It’s time for a change BY KAREN LANGSTON

Dwayne Johnson was a school groundskeeper who developed lymphoma after using the chemical glyphosate found in the weedkiller Roundup. Dwayne did not know that years of spraying school yards with this Monsanto-manufactured product was potentially harmful to humans. When Dwayne learned that he had terminal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he was grief-stricken by the realization that he had also been unknowingly poisoning children. Dwayne then launched a lawsuit against Monsanto. It took eight weeks for a San Francisco jury to unanimously find the pesticideproducing company guilty of manufacturing and selling a product that caused Dwayne Johnson’s cancer. He was awarded $289 million dollars in a lawsuit. Here in Arizona, pesticides are sprayed generously and often to keep our city’s foliage looking beautiful. But at what cost? Arizona is also home to top cancer treatment centers. Could there be a connection? According to the Arizona Cancer Registry on Lymphoma, in 20092015, 1,170 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cases were diagnosed each year in Arizona, resulting in 393 deaths per year. In 2014, across the U.S., approximately 661,996 men and women were said to be living with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Glyphosate is found in the food we eat. The main reason glyphosate

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is showing up in our food and supplements is that farmers are spraying crops, such as oats and wheat, 1-2 weeks before harvest. This is harming the food industry, food brands and consumers and we should all work together to stop this dangerous practice.It is commonly sprayed on non-GMO crops with a possibility for crosscontamination with organic produce. The U.S.-based Environmental Working Group found that a number of cereals, granola bars and oat-based products, including cereals marketed to children, contain glyphosate. According to Brett Hawes, Clinical Holistic Nutritionist of Holistic Health Masterclass and Clinical Detoxification Expert for The Detox Project, "Glyphosate is cropping up in so many areas that it is now unavoidable. These include organic foods, GMO foods, vaccines and many widely-consumed processed foods. Some people who have been eating 100% organic are testing above the 50th percentile on goldstandard lab tests."

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE AND HEALTHY? Stop spraying your lawn with pesticides and herbicides, and look for natural alternatives. Here in the Valley, Dave Owens, the Organic Garden Guy, is frequently seen on local TV channels. Dave’s website features a list of naturally sourced products to keep your lawn lush,

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green, and environmentally friendly. Dave Owens states, “There are a couple of things that you can do to have less weeds in your lawn. Mow your lawn, water deeply and frequently, dethatching and core aerating will help you lessen the weeds in your lawn.” You can learn more at gardenguy.com. If you love your lawn-maintenance company, ask it to switch to organic alternatives. If it is not willing to switch, keep searching until you find a company that will. Many companies will be happy to learn how to also keep their workers healthy. When it comes to keeping the bugs at bay, there are natural, organic pesticide companies available. Arizona Organic Pest and Termite Control uses essential oils in and around your home to control unwanted critters. It smells great when they leave, and customers can feel good knowing that they are not negatively impacting the health of their family and pets. Learn more at arizonaorganic.com. .Eating organic is another healthy change. Although there is a problem with cross-contamination of organic crops and glyphosate, the effects are far less than eating conventional foods. If you are sourcing your food locally, you can ask your organic farmers if they are testing for glyphosate residue on their crops. You can also monitor how much glyphosate you may be consuming. There are simple laboratory tests measuring the level of glyphosate

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in your body, water and food. Great Plains Laboratory offers a urine test and also tests tap water samples. Since Arizona is a direct-access testing state, you can order your own test without medical approval. You can also check out the The Detox Project.Henry Rowlands, the project founder states,“We have enabled the public for the first time ever to easily find out the levels of glyphosate and other pesticides in their food, their water and their bodies.”It has packaged home kits that test for glyphosate in water and foods such as honey, beer, oats, wheat products and baby food and cereal and supplements. There are also kits for testing the levels of glyphosate and other pesticides in your body through a hair sample that can be purchased at detoxproject.org. Test prices range from $149 to $300. There is a strip test that costs $79 for 2. Health problems and cancer do not happen overnight; it is an accumulative effect of what we eat, breathe, and put on our skin. Be proactive now. Help clean up the environment while keeping yourself and your family healthy by making the switch to healthier organic alternatives from food to your lawn care. Karen Langston is a certified Holistic Nutritionist working with clients and professionals on how to prevent and reverse symptoms and keep energized and healthy by having a good poop every day. HealthyGutAdvisor.com

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BODIES BOUNCE BACK

GET BETTER AND STAY WELL WITH SHAY VASUDEVA BY LEXY BAHN

haweta “Shay” Vasudeva started her private coaching practice, ShayTheCoach, in 2014, after leaving a 13-year career as a drug and alcohol counselor. She uses a holistic interdisciplinary approach to nutrition, corrective exercise and cranial sacral work. She helps people become the best versions of themselves through these modalities. She desires to help her patients and the community, and she strongly believes that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to wellness. When she’s not running her private practice and helping patients out of her Ahwatukee, Arizona, office, you can find Shay practicing karate, at speaking engagements, or teaching at community colleges around metro Phoenix. With her clients, her specialty is looking at overactive and underactive muscles and nutrition. According to Vasudeva, it’s important to “tone down and quiet the overactive muscles and awaken and activate the underactive muscles.”

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Since launching full-time into ShayTheCoach, Vasudeva appreciates the versatility that has come from branching out on her own. “I enjoy the ability to reach so many folks on different platforms. I teach Introduction to Psychology online. I see clients in person. The variety is good. There is never a boring day. Seeing a client or student and seeing them grow and get better and get well – seeing them making progress toward their dreams is why I do it.” Vasudeva has spent the past four years creating deep roots in the educational community and utilizing her past experience as a counselor and her passion for health and wellness. Her educational experiences include teaching Introduction to Psychology at Rio Salado College, tai chi at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Scottsdale Community College, and guest lecturing at the Scottsdale Community College exercise science department. She was actively involved with the Southwest Institute for Healing Art’s mind-body

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transformational psychology and massage therapy programs. This year, she accepted a seat on Glendale Community College’s advisory council for the exercise science and nutrition department. Vasudeva’s next venture is teaching community education workshops at GateWay Community College. Her first community education workshop, “Bodies Bounce Back,” starts Sept. 13. Classes will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Washington and Central City campuses. These workshops are open to the public, and you don’t have to be enrolled as a student to attend. Classes are $35 per

“Seeing a client or student and seeing them grow and get better and get well – seeing them making progress toward their dreams is why I do it.”

didactic, covering best practices for reducing the pain, fatigue and stress. The second portion is interactive and hands-on. The instructor will facilitate beginner-friendly movement that has been indicated by research to help individuals optimize their health. Vasudeva explained that this two-part class is “first education, then application.” Building a bridge between the two allows the workshop to be beginner friendly, informative and immediately applicable. She wants to give her students day-to-day tools and show them what “healthy living” means. Learn more about GateWay Community College’s education workshops with Shay Vasudeva running Sept. 1–Nov. 13 at www. gatewaycc.edu. Lexy Bahn is a digital marketing professional, Arizona native and a proud graduate of ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is a self-proclaimed home chef, who spends her free time trying new recipes and reading the latest wellness books. You can find her in a spin or pilates class, at the Uptown Farmers' Market, volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club, or on the couch watching Netflix.

workshop. “It allows community members to engage with the college as lifelong learners. It also gives GateWay the chance to deepen its relationship with the surrounding community,” states Jeanne Ratliff, Director of Partner Development at GateWay Community College. According to GateWay Community College’s online description, “Bodies Bounce Back” is for the working adult or weekend warrior who has chronic pain, fatigue and inflammation from stress, a previous injury and an on-the-go lifestyle. The first portion of it is

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The eclipse is considered a portal for human potential and growth. This can extend out to our communities and the world. We are in a time of rapid change that requires us to evaluate our role in society and to take a look at what needs repair, nurturing and love. It is a powerful time where the universal forces encourage us to move forward using our human intellect and heart to become one with this luminous energy. It is a symbol of reflection and contemplation. Its radiance is compelling and seeks to touch us and encourage us to connect with our highest purpose. Tikkun Olam carries this message. TO3 is the “code”…offering that energetic gateway to transform the world that we know for the betterment of all.

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ART EXHIBIT CHALLENGES PATRONS TO REPAIR THE WORLD BY BARBARA AUGSDORFER

are for the environment. Recycle. Sustainable production. These are just a few of the buzzwords and phrases of the 21st century. But what does this all look like? Art is an expression that gives life and interpretation to these broad and sometimes complicated ideas. “‘Repair the world’ may seem like a strong directive until one understands its origins in ancient scriptures where it was considered literally a law ‘to not stand idly by,’” explained the exhibit’s curator, Joan Baron. “This Hebrew word has come to connote social action and the pursuit of social and environmental justice. This can translate into social policy legislation as ‘repair’ can only be affected by humans.” According to Jewish tradition, Tikkun Olam means to do something with the world that will not only fix any damage, but also improve upon it. “People destroy the environment, so it’s going to take people to repair it,” said Baron. Seven Arizona-based artists were invited by Baron to create works that explore this message. All media, from ceramic installations to weaving, drawings, print, fibers, mixed media and spoken word, will be represented. Performances by two accomplished spoken-word artists, Deborah H. Sussman and Fatimah Halim, will be presented during the opening reception. Other invited artists include Susan Beiner, Liz Cohen, Marie Jones, Janelle L. Stanley and Christine Lee. Beiner’s work is mixed-media ceramic installations addressing

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themes such as organic dissolution. “Organic dissolution is a sign to us that as plants lose their color, that foreshadows the destruction of our ecosystem,” Beiner explained in her artist statement. “Then we must accept or not accept our role to repair the environment.” Cohen will present a large mixed-media installation, “Gaz Coffee,” that suggests a meeting place to stimulate discussions on the intersection of labor, land, and identity. Cohen shared, “My work invites viewers to consider the impacts on economic ideologies, on coffee production and consumption, on people, and the land necessary for their survival.” Jones is a professional graphic designer. Her works will focus on the power of words. “Her ‘Once Upon A Time’ piece – a series of short stories about the present but from a future perspective, offer perspectives on acts we may have ceased questioning despite their effect on the world of which we are a part,” Baron explained. Stanley is a Dine’ (Navajo) who recently returned to her home in northern Arizona. According to Baron, “Her interest and concern for the land, the planting seasons, and traditions of weaving and farming drive the subject matter in her artwork.” Lee’s work strives to keep usable things out of the landfill. She uses simple weaving, rearranging, deconstructing, reinventing and creating value from materials that otherwise would be thrown away. “Our throwaway culture reflects how we treat the environment and our fellow greenlivingaz.com

R e l y i n g o n h e r c r a f t- b a s e d d i s c i p l i n e o f woodworking, Christine Lee works through multiple configurations and patterns of design ideas taking surplus materials and reinventing their use into sculptural elements that address concepts of repair and restore. The act of integrating these types of materials is a metaphor for how she hopes we can see our roles in repairing the world and to treat its inhabitants with both appreciation and respect. Her works move beyond novelty as they transform us through altered states of being.

Ceramic Artist Susan Beiner in her studio, working on her large installation. Comprised of multiple shapes that can be reassembled. Susan directs her attention to our life giving ecosystem & the human intervention of debris that is choking our oceans & sea life. "The beauty of the forms and colors draws us in - to reflect on the disruption we are causing to our ocean life. Its large scale begs the call - do not stand idly by."

inhabitants. The action of repairing or reintegrating these materials is how I set an example for how art can inspire solutions,” said Lee. The exhibition will also include a unique collection of spice boxes loaned to Tikkun Olam 3 from the Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum in Phoenix. “The spice boxes provide a special opportunity to engage all the senses through smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing,” explained Baron. “These govern our reality and are important to our well-being. Touch, for example, can influence how humans make decisions.” Finally, the Oct. 7 opening reception will include food offerings from environmentally friendly and sustainably produced processes. Attendees will be able to sample creations from Maya Dailey, farmer and owner of Maya’s Farm; chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit & Rum Bar; chef Sasha Raj of 24 Carrots. “Both Raj and Leoni are committed to serving fresh, sustainably farmed plant-based foods from local farmers. They take pride in using environmentally conscious principles, composting, and striving to be zero-waste establishments,” said Baron. Both women collaborate with Maya’s Farm in Phoenix, which farms sustainably and creates programs for schools and the public to educate consumers about the importance of small organic and biodynamic local farms. The documentary “SEED: the Untold Story” will be presented during the run of the exhibition. Bill McDorman, who appears in the film, will be present to have a conversation with the audience afterward. McDorman is co-director with his wife Belle Starr of the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, an organization created to ensure a diverse and abundant supply of seeds for the Rocky Mountain Western Region of which Arizona is a part. McDorman and Starr have developed a successful seed-saving program, Seed School, which is featured in the film. greenlivingaz.com

A section of the finished glazed and fired ceramics, informed by ocean coral, rope and plastic take away containers, brings attention to what calls us to repair the world.

at The Phoenix Children’s Museum, Baron engages the children in a ladybug release. The newly designed raised garden beds provide a valuable hands-on learning experience for children to grow their own food from seed, how to properly water & harvest and prepare to eat.

Tikkun Olam 3, with an opening set for Oct. 7 at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 Culver St., Phoenix, will showcase environmentally friendly concepts to “repair the world” and spark conversations about sustainability. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will run from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 7. The exhibit will run through Jan. 23, 2019. The gallery is scheduled to be open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., but visitors should check azjhs.org prior to coming to make sure the facility has not been reserved for a private event. “These are surely examples of individuals who are not standing idly by…who clearly care about the future,” said Baron. Barbara Augsdorfer is a 1983 graduate of California Lutheran University and earned an MBA from University of Phoenix in 2017. Barbara has many years of writing and editing for a variety of magazines and newspapers. She lives in Maricopa, Arizona, with her husband Michael and spoiled black lab/rott named Lucky. Their son Robert is a senior at Valparaiso University.

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BAMBOX IS GROWING AND GROWING AND GROWING

INDOOR URBAN GARDENS GIVE A FRESH NEW PERSPECTIVE TO FARMING BY TYLER HURST

t’s not easy growing food in a city. It’s even harder to grow sustainable, high-end produce at a price residents can afford. BAMBOX Produce believes they’ve figured it out. Short for Better Agricultural Methods, the BAM in BAMBOX powers the company’s entire philosophy. From their nutraceutical micro-green salads dubbed BAM-packs, to opening up new BAMBOX cultivation facilities, BAMBOX Produce is out not only to change the way we eat, but how we think about the food that we eat. “Sustainable lifestyle starts with the food we eat to fuel our body, and the food we eat starts with where and how it is grown,” President of BAMBOX Produce Chris Fox said. “Through these methods that we use to grow plants, we're really growing healthy people to allow our communities and our planet to thrive.” Sustainability was a key challenge for Fox and company, as perishable products like leafy and micro-greens don’t last longer than two or three weeks after harvest. Designed as a monthly subscription service with weekly delivery or pickup, BAMBOX Produce grows to order for every customer. Excess produce is sold at local farmer’s markets, which keeps waste down. “We work to go beyond just being a farm that grows food; we want to educate our communities, bring people together, and inspire others to wish to do the same,” says Fox. Fox, who started BAMBOX Produce after meeting Jason Licamele,

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a PhD in biological systems engineering from U of A, and David Slattery, who has a Wall Street background and a master’s degree in sustainability management from Columbia University while completing a holistic nutrition program, believes in what he calls the Three Pillars. • The first pillar, environmental responsibility, says do right by the planet because this is generally good for our body as well, according to Fox. • The second pillar, physical and mental well-being, has a direct connection for Fox. “The important thing is that we move our body,” Fox said. “For me, it's yoga that facilitates the link between physical and mental wellness by its very nature.” • Connection is the third pillar, which Fox describes as people being social creatures by nature and therefore well served by recognizing whatever connection we feel to each other and a Higher Power, in whatever form, that brings us all together. With 90 current customers and plans to provide for 750, BAMBOX Produce isn’t just looking to provide food, they’re looking to jumpstart an industry. “Because we grow indoors, we can place a BAMBOX anywhere, whether it's in the heart of a city or in the middle of the desert, or in this case both, and still provide local, nutrient-dense foods that don't have to travel thousands of miles,” said Nathan Knight, director of marketing, greenlivingaz.com

The indoor farm, freshly transported to a 5,000-square-foot facility next to the airport, is laid out more like a server farm than a traditional garden. Fresh micro-greens are stacked from floor to ceiling three or five racks high, with nothing but red and blue light, substrate for the roots to hold on to, and nutrient-rich water running beneath the roots to feed the plants. This process saves 22 gallons of water per pound of produce;that’s 95 percent less water than traditional agriculture, which saves dollars, conserves natural resources, and eliminates any worry about contamination from pesticides or neighboring GMO crops, according to Knight. But BAMBOX Produce isn’t looking to replace traditional farms or shame them into using less water. They’re looking to complement existing local options by providing a middle ground that’s both locally grown and customized to best serve people looking to add a little more healthy food to their lives. “Our big focus is micro-greens, shoots and leafy greens. Microgreens are some of the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet, and because of their high micronutrient content and bioavailability, they actually help us metabolize and utilize other foods that are more macronutrient dominant,” Knight said. For potential customers looking to improve their diets or for those already eating well who are looking to be more efficient with their food gathering and prep processes, BAMBOX Produce’s BAM-packs seem to work out well. “I don’t have to go out of my way, I don’t have to take hours meal planning, and I don’t have to spend outrageous amounts of money for the peace of mind knowing my body will be happy with my dietary decisions,” member Damian Sworan said. “It’s as simple as grabbing a salad out of the fridge in the morning and getting on with my day.” BAMBOX Produce is celebrating their move with an invitation for Green Living readers to tour their new location at the grand opening. Additionally, a free week-long subscription is available to Green Living magazine readers with the promo code “livegreenaz.” Membership varieties and associated rates can be found at bamboxproduce.com. Tyler Hurst is a freelance writer, yogi & podcast host living in Phoenix. His work has appeared in Willamette Week and the Burning Bush podcast, as well as kontakt, CIDERCRAFT, and DOPE magazines. tdhurst.com

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PHOENIX WELCOMES

THE INTERNATIONAL SPA ASSOCIATION,

GLOBAL LEADERS IN SUSTAINABLE SPAS & WELLNESS BY VONCELLE MULL HUNTER

or the first time, the International Spa Association (ISPA) is bringing its annual conference and expo to Phoenix. The conference is the premier event for spa and wellness professionals from around the world. They are coming together to learn best practices to enhance the personal well-being of the global consumer. New to the conference is the Experience Center, a branded Experience Studios feature where conference attendees can meet personally with spa brands while receiving a relaxing service. Leading with intention, ISPA made the decision to hold the 2018 conference at the environmentally friendly Phoenix Convention Center, a LEED silver certified green building. According to ISPA President Lynne McNees, “ISPA and the global spa industry support sustainable living. By definition, a spa is devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a renewal of mind, body and spirit, which directly relates to the goals of sustainable living. ISPA’s

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research continues to show that the number-one reason consumers visit a spa is to learn to manage their stress. By reducing stress factors, we live longer and healthier lives.” The ISPA conference and expo is not only a place to learn about the most up-to-date products and treatments. The organization is also committed to investing in research to provide insight into where the spa industry is headed. ISPA commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct a 2018 U.S. Spa Industry study that confirms the spa industry is, in fact, growing. A snapshot of the overall industry study is called “The Big Five Statistics,” which uses data from the 2017 calendar year. This report focused on five key performance indicators: total revenue, spa visits, spa locations, employee count, and revenue per visit. The Big Five indicates that there were 187 billion spa visits in 2017, a 1.6 percent increase from 2016. The industry has plans to adequately support this growth. “With greenlivingaz.com

our Get Your Dream Job campaign, the spa industry is focused on sustaining our workforce as our industry continues to see record growth,” said McNees. “With more than 30,000 jobs unfilled and 500 new spas opening in the U.S. in 2017, we hope that job seekers will realize the incredible benefits of working within the spa industry.” These types of forward-thinking initiatives and creative solutions are what set ISPA apart as proponents of global wellness. An example of the advancement in developing eco-friendly products is Dr. Vivian Valenty. Valenty’s company Dazzle Dry, located in Chandler, Arizona, is the recipient of the 2018 ISPA Innovate Award in the awards product category. The Dazzle Dry Nail System is known for its four-step process that quickly dries nails. It is also free from harmful chemicals and animal by-products and uses products that are not tested on animals. ISPA has a history of great influential and powerful keynote speakers, and this year’s event will not disappoint. The general session will feature Shawn Achor, best-selling author of “The Happiness Advantage;” Sally Hogshead, creator of the “Fascination Advantage,” a communications assessment tool that measures how others perceive you; and Daymond John, CEO and founder of global lifestyle brand FUBU. This year’s conference theme is CONNECT. It culminates the social economic and environmental value the spa industry illuminates throughout the world. Having the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo in Phoenix is a natural fit. Some of the world’s most renowned spa and wellness facilities can be found throughout the state. The 2018 ISPA conference will be held Sept. 24-26. For more information regarding this event and how you can attend, visit attendispa.com. About ISPA: Since 1991, the International Spa Association has been recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the spa industry, representing health and wellness facilities and providers in more than 70 countries. Voncelle Mull Hunter, LE, is the owner of Well Served Media LLC. a boutique public relations firm that specializes in spa & wellness brands. As the cofounder of the Southwest Spa Alliance, she provides postgraduate education to spa professionals and hosts annual community wellness events throughout the valley. Voncelle enjoys creating rewarding experiences which provide useful health and lifestyle information for financially disadvantaged families and communities.

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The 2018 Scottsdale Environmental Achievement Recognition Award BY TAMMY BOSSE You can be a champion for your green business or organization! Is your Scottsdale-based business or organization integrating notable sustainable practices? Would you like to help your business or organization share that news with others and be recognized and touted for its good actions and sustainability successes? The City of Scottsdale’s Environmental Quality Advisory Board is accepting nominations for its Environmental Achievement Recognition Award to be presented at a Scottsdale City Council meeting in the latter part of 2018. The award honors environmental excellence in areas such as water, energy, materials and other resource conservation; waste reduction; and other sustainable practices. Some examples might be integrating circular economy concepts, greenbuilding implementation, or sustainable operational practices. Learn more about the award program and nominate a worthy candidate at scottsdaleaz.gov. The inaugural Environmental Achievement Recognition Award acknowledged Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch for its accomplishments that saved precious resources and were also “designed, engineered, cost analyzed and then approved by business executives because the return on investment made sense,” according to Alisa McMahon, chair of the Scottsdale Environmental Quality Advisory Board. It is encouraging to see that businesses, such as the past recipient, find that integrating sustainable practices are the right thing to do for the planet and for people, while also often improving bottom line results.

WHAT MAKES AN AWARD-WINNING GREEN BUSINESS? Following are the exceptional practices that earned the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch the inaugural award: The Hyatt began its green building transformation in 2009 with the replacement of three key systems: roof, cooling and hot water. The

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cool roofs reduce interior temperatures by 8-10 degrees. Solar thermal panels heat the water used in the resort. The green transformation continued with renovation of the guest rooms and other interior spaces, including installation of LED lighting, temperature controls linked to occupancy/vacancy sensors, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and textiles made with recycled materials. Seventy percent of removed fixtures, textiles and building materials were recycled or donated to local organizations for reuse. Recycling containers are distributed throughout the resort, including every guest room. The resort’s Canyon Market does not sell water in plastic bottles; rather, it offers refillable beverage containers along with water stations located throughout the property. The Hyatt replaced 28,000 square feet of grass with artificial turf. In addition to the 3.8 million gallons of water saved annually, the conversion increased the marketability of these areas as event spaces and thus increased revenue opportunities. The parking lot was retrofitted with LED lighting and provides free electric-vehicle charging stations for guests and associates. As a result of these and other efforts over a seven-year period, the Hyatt team reduced consumption of electricity by 20 percent, natural gas by 30 percent, and water by 25 percent. Recycling was increased by 15 percent. If you would like to nominate your organization or business for the 2018 Scottsdale Environmental Achievement Recognition Award, or one you think deserves recognition, visit scottsdaleaz.gov. As a community steward, Tammy Bosse dedicates much volunteer time to eco-conscious community, business and leadership committees, initiatives and boards, one of which is the Scottsdale Environmental Quality Advisory Board that is organizing and sponsoring this award. She is an EcoBroker, REALTOR, NAR GREEN Designee, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and business owner / Designated Broker of Boss Properties.

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OUR BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP

BRANDING THE WAY WE LEAD BY ALLYSON MALLAH

his article is part three of a four-part series about the concept of breakthrough leadership. In earlier articles I’ve referenced that breakthrough leadership requires change and introspection from a number of perspectives. It’s required at the individual level in how people lead. It requires changing how leaders interact with those they serve and direct. This third article details how leadership must become a collective force in the organization – one that is known, branded, and recognized.

BRANDED LEADERSHIP THAT’S OURS. So what is your leadership brand? Put another way, what is leadership like on your team or in your organization? And yes, I’m talking to YOU! While your boss or CEO may have a leadership style, leadership in an organization is truly defined by how leadership is lived daily. For example, if you have a CEO who is transformational, generous and thoughtful, yet an organization that is angry, transactional and isolated, it’s highly likely that the CEO’s leadership style or preferences won’t be enough to overcome the daily habits of those who don’t think or work in the same way. Furthermore, even highly successful companies have different leadership styles within. Starbucks, Tesla and Google are all immensely successful companies, yet the culture of leadership within each is very different. For the most successful organizations, that

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different feel or perspective is by design.

WHAT KIND OF BRANDED LEADERSHIP IS NEEDED HERE? As you read these words you may be asking yourself, what kind of leadership is needed in my organization? What kind of brand is required? To answer that, let’s first think about the outcomes you’re expecting to produce. If you work in Silicon Valley where innovation is the focal point of everything you do, it is essential that you establish a branded leadership culture that revolves around innovation or creativity. To make that practical, a leader would ask, “If my group organization requires high levels of creativity, how can we lead in a way that allows creativity to blossom?” To that end, leaders at all levels of that organization may strive to brand their efforts by ensuring that they are always infusing learning and creativity in everything they do. This would create the type of leadership that would drive the results that are needed.

ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND. Let’s get specific about helping you think about your leadership brand in your organization. To do so, be prepared to respond to the following questions: • What do we need to be excellent at doing? Ask yourself what your team or organization needs to be excellent at doing to achieve the results year after year. In the example above

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from Silicon Valley, I reflected on the notion that high levels of creativity might be needed. With other business entities you might need to be highly precise or exacting – demonstrating high levels of stability and trustworthiness. Every organization is different; and you need to think about what sort of excellence needs to be demonstrated on your team or in your organization to be successful. • What kind of leadership is needed to drive that type of excellence? In the above examples we have two different types of organizations; one that puts a premium on precision, while the other puts a premium on innovation. If you are attempting to lead an organization that needs to be precise, creating focused and rigorous working conditions are probably the best pathways forward. Conversely, if your organization needs to be creative by pushing the innovation envelope every quarter, a far more open and freewheeling environment may be required. • What activities or strategies are required to lead this way? In both examples, specificity is required. In order to achieve an organization that is rigorous and precise, the leader would need to make sure that they planned activities that supported that outcome. This might come down to how they run a meeting or plan a professional development session.

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A HELPING HAND

Supporting Non-profits BY JOAN KOERBER-WALKER

veryone needs a helping hand at one time or another. It does not matter if you are young or old, healthy or sick, learning or teaching, wealthy or struggling to make ends meet. We all need help sometimes.

NONPROFITS ARE HELPING-HAND BUSINESSES. Nonprofits are business enterprises that provide needed services to the community and do not return profits back to private individuals, owners or shareholders. In recognition of this service and as long as they follow the many rules that govern them, they are exempt from paying income taxes at the federal and state level. In addition, donations to nonprofits that have been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to satisfy the requirements of 501(c) (3) status are eligible to accept tax deductible donations. The exempt purposes set forth in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

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Not every nonprofit is recognized as a charitable organization by the IRS. For instance, your local chamber of commerce, business society, industry association, or other membership organization may be a nonprofit but is often not deemed a charity by the IRS. However, they often rely on your support. Nonprofits come in all shapes and sizes. Banner Health, the largest non-government employer in Arizona, is a nonprofit. Its annual report lists assets of almost $11.7 billion (December 2017) including the real estate and equipment essential to deliver its mission of â&#x20AC;&#x153;making health care easier, so that life can be better.â&#x20AC;? The ASU Foundation, one of Arizona's oldest nonprofits, is a private organization that raises and invests private contributions to Arizona State University. It reported its total assets as over $927.3 million as of June 2017. But for every large nonprofit, there are many smaller ones. Based on 2016 IRS data, approximately 70 percent of Arizona nonprofits are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, and more that half of all Arizona nonprofits have revenues of less than $50,000 per year.

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NONPROFITS NEED A HELPING HAND, TOO All businesses must stay healthy to survive. This means ensuring the necessary resources to deliver quality products and services. It also requires building up and maintaining reserves for unexpected needs. Nonprofits need not and should not lose money. The Nonprofit Finance Fund’s State of the Sector report revealed “that less than 25 percent of those nonprofits responding had more than 6 months of cash in reserve. In fact, the majority of the responding nonprofits reported that they had less than three months of operating reserves on hand. And close to 10 percent had less than thirty days of cash on hand.” When the unexpected happens, this lack of a rainy-day fund can seriously hurt the nonprofit’s ability to deliver much needed services and in some cases their ability to survive.

IS IT STARTING TO RAIN? Many nonprofits depend on donations or sponsorships to help underwrite the cost of services they deliver to the community. With the new tax rules that went into effect after the 2017 tax reform law, fewer people are expected to itemize their tax returns beginning in 2018. With the standard deduction increased to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for people filing jointly, it is estimated that the number of people who itemize their taxes will drop by more than 50 percent. Only people who itemize can claim the charitable deduction. This also impacts businesses that are reported to the IRS as sole proprietors, partnerships and S-corps because the charitable contribution flows down to the individual owners. This has many 501(c)(3) nonprofits worried that they may have to cut back on services over time if the tide of charitable giving in the U.S. starts to ebb.

HOW YOU CAN LEND A HELPING HAND Volunteer – Sharing your time and experience can make a major impact. According to The Corporation for National & Community Service in 2015, Arizona nonprofits reported support from 1,229,997 volunteers and 174.36 million hours of service for a total of $4.5 billion of service contributed. While this is significant, only 23.3 percent of Arizonans volunteer, ranking us 38th in the nation. Donate based on impact, not just tax deductions – With more than 23,000 Arizona nonprofits to choose from, there is likely an organization with a mission that matches the things you care about.

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PASSION FUELS CONCERN FOR AQUIFER

After dark past, the future looks brighter for Black Mesa BY DAVID A. SCHALLER Black Mesa is an imposing terrace of land tucked into the canyon country of northeast Arizona. Its massive coal resources, the largest in North America, are shared by both the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and their asphalt-like color helps give the area its name. In the late 1960s, coal from Black Mesa began being mined on an industrial scale to support electric power generation across the region. Before long, there was an energy complex across three states that included two major coal mines, a rail line, two power plants, transmission lines, and a nearly 300-mile-long pipeline to bring slurried coal from Black Mesa to southern Nevada. In 2001, a group of Native American youth began to question the impact the slurry pipeline was having on the integrity of the Navajo Aquifer, the sole source of water for the coal slurry pipeline and the tribes’ principal future supply of potable groundwater. These students coalesced into a group they named the Black Mesa Water Coalition and began collaborating with larger environmental organizations to see what they together might accomplish. The Coalition began by calling out opposition to the slurry pipeline, which drew over a billion gallons of water a year from the Navajo Aquifer to deliver pulverized coal from Peabody’s Black Mesa Mine to the distant Mohave Power Plant near Laughlin, Nevada. EPA and others were already fighting the Nevada facility over air quality violations. Sulfur dioxide levels from the plant were so high that EPA had called Mohave the dirtiest coal plant in the western U.S. Literally at the other end of the pipeline, the Coalition was engaged in an all-out protest effort to halt the massive extraction of groundwater from its ancestral aquifer. By 2005, the Hopi and Navajo Tribes themselves had come out in opposition to the groundwater mining, helping to bring an end to the slurry pipeline. In a domino effect, the distant power plant closed for not meeting emission standards, and ultimately the mining permit held by Peabody was revoked. It was quite a victory for the embryonic youth group and its supporters, though it did not come before damage had been done to

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PHOTOS FROM BLACKMESAWATERCOALITION.ORG the surface and groundwater ecology of Black Mesa. Today, the non-profit Coalition works to help the region shift from an extractive economy to one that is culturally based and ecologically restorative. The Coalition’s “Just Transition” Campaign seeks to build an economy determined, controlled and managed by local communities to best ensure that all families are healthy and vibrant. In an interview with “The Daily Yonder” last year, the Coalition’s Executive Director Jihan Gearon explained the “current setup of the economy is there to take away our energy, our water. Those resources are gone, and we have to find a new way forward that strengthens our community. Small businesses are part of the answer, growing food again, strengthening our interdependence.” Moving out on this agenda, current Coalition initiatives include the Food Sovereignty Project and the Navajo Wool Market Improvement Project designed to strengthen local capacity to improve the quality of wool production across the rural Black Mesa landscape. The Food Sovereignty effort aims to support, strengthen and ultimately revitalize the local food systems in the Black Mesa region. It features a five-acre community farm that experiments with traditional and sustainable techniques of dry-land farming. The project uses the natural watershed and landscape to build various water catchment systems like berms, canals and spillways. While the project is focused on food, it is never far away from the Coalition’s initial attention to water security. Those interested in helping the Coalition on “Just Transition” or other initiatives are invited to become members, support the Coalition financially, follow it on social media, or team with one of its many partners identified on the group’s website, blackmesawatercoalition. org. As Gearon notes, “This is a deeper issue about who we want to be as a people.” David Schaller is a retired environmental scientist living in Tucson, where he writes on climate, water, and energy security.

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ENERGY CODE CHANGES

NEW BUILDING CODES COME TO THE CITY OF PHOENIX BY WILLIAM JANHONEN

n June 6, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC). The code amendments are available at phoenix.gov. According to the City of Phoenix website, “As a home rule state, mandatory building energy codes are adopted and enforced on a local level. As of December 2015, 26 communities in Arizona had adopted the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and approximately 65% of all new construction activity in the state occurs in jurisdictions under the 2012 IECC. No mandatory energy inspection procedures exist at the state level for any building construction. Local enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing local energy codes.” Nationally, the trend in Building Codes is changing from Prescriptive Compliance Approach to Performance Based Approach. A prescriptive packages approach lists the minimum R-value or maximum U-factor requirements for each building component such as windows, walls, and roofs. This approach is quick and easy to use, but many users find it somewhat restrictive because the requirements typically are based on worst-case assumptions, and all requirements must be met exactly as specified. A performance approach (also known as a systems performance approach) allows you to compare your proposed design to a baseline or reference design and demonstrate that the proposed design is at least as efficient as the baseline in terms of annual energy use. This approach allows greater flexibility. A performance approach is often necessary to obtain credit for special features, such as passive solar design, photovoltaic cells, thermal energy storage, and fuel cells. It requires an annual energy analysis for the proposed design and the reference design.

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY APPROACHES? Over the years, residential energy codes have grown to provide different approaches of varying simplicity and flexibility to meet user needs. Products have changed and become more efficient. Building Science has improved the knowledge as to how buildings work with a better understanding of the physics of air, heat and moisture movement. greenlivingaz.com

Another reason for the increase in performance-based code compliance is the use of compliance-based software such as REScheck and Energy Rating programs like REMRATE. REScheck can allow plan review for energy code compliance quickly and efficiently. RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) is a recognized national standards-making body for building energy-efficiency rating and certification systems in the United States which allows REMRATE as one of the software programs in determining HERS ratings. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured. It’s also the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home's energy performance. Think of the HERS Index as an MPG (miles-per-gallon) sticker for homes. It tells you how a home rates for energy efficiency and its potential energy savings as compared to other similar homes. The 2018 City of Phoenix PBCC under Section R102.1.2 adopted the RESNET testing and inspection protocol, and under amendment to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code Table R406.4 they have set the HERS score for Phoenix at 64. RESNET has been working diligently with both the National Association of Realtors and the Appraisal Institute to bring the HERS Index to MLS listings and to engage real estate professionals to understand and promote the energy-efficient savings demonstrated by the HERS rating system. Currently, more than 2 million homes in the USA have been rated. The HERS Index can tell you so much about the home you live in, like how efficiently it’s operating and where you can make modifications for greater energy savings. When you're selling your home, a low HERS Index Score can command a higher resale price. And when buying a home, you can anticipate the costs of energy bills and efficiency upgrades based on the HERS Index Score. Bill Janhonen is an NAHB Approved Instructor, Building Science Instructor, HERS Rater, Energy Star verifier and has written sustainable articles for over a decade. He also holds a brokers license in CT, NY and NC while training realtors, appraisers, architects and engineers how to build and sell high performance homes.

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ravel, at its best, enriches us as individuals as it enriches communities across the globe. The number of people discovering the joys of travel continues to grow year after year, with more than one billion people now traveling around the world. These one billion travelers can have very positive impacts on their destinations, including supporting jobs and local businesses and preserving cultural sites. However, travel can also have negative impacts on destinations, such as degradation of natural resources, increased waste in communities, and limited economic impact. Travelers interested in contributing to the well-being of the destinations they visit can find assurance that they are choosing sustainably minded businesses by looking to certification programs. Certification is an official recognition of having met a certain level of achievement. In the case of sustainable tourism, in order to meet certification requirements, businesses must meet a set of standards in environmental, sociocultural and economic practices. These may include using renewable energy, recycling, choosing local suppliers for equipment or services, and actively encouraging customers’ respect for the culture and customs of the area. In order to become certified, businesses may have to go through an inspection process, interviews and/or paperwork. A rating system, or levels of certification, help consumers differentiate between companies highly engaged in

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sustainable practices and those less engaged. Certification can help mitigate greenwashing. Once certified, a logo is generally provided to businesses for use on marketing pieces to inform consumers and the industry supply chain of their commitment to sustainability. Arizona State University’s Center for Sustainable Tourism recently partnered with Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) to study the sustainability practices of small tourism businesses in Alaska and company motives for becoming certified with Adventure Green Alaska, Alaska’s only sustainable tourism certification program. Study results showed businesses certified with Adventure Green Alaska were internally motivated by core company values and viewed sustainable tourism strategies as good for society and the environment. Businesses not certified were less likely to respond to the survey (which can indicate less interest in the survey topic), and those responding had implemented fewer sustainability practices. External factors, such as consumer interest, marketing benefits, and competitive advantage, are likely to be higher motivators for these companies to pursue certification. Various destinations around the world maintain “green hotels” or “sustainable tourism certification” program. In Arizona, for example, the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association (AzLTA), in collaboration with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, manages the Certified Green Lodging program to recognize

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sustainability practices of Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lodging properties. Both organizations are currently enhancing the program to further measure and monitor sustainability practices, share best practices among participants, and chart the progress of businesses. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and achieved Certified Green status with practices such as using water harvesting technology, energy-efficient thermostats and swimming pool technology, which reduces evaporation. AzLTA is conducting site visits of lodging establishments to gain a behindthe-scenes understanding of green operations and to learn of new initiatives to incorporate into their sustainability standards. By touring Hotel Congress in Tucson, for example, they learned of seemingly small changes that make a huge impact, such as using reusable coasters at the bar instead of napkins underneath drinks. Certification programs initiated by organizations such as AzLTA and ATIA help to move the needle forward in the adoption and growth of sustainability practices in lodging and tourism enterprises. In addition to aiding businesses to implement sustainable practices, certification programs aid tour operators and travel agents in choosing businesses to include on travel itineraries and recommend to clients. Certification provides assurance to the tourism supply chain and travelers that they are choosing businesses committed to sustainability and the betterment of destinations. greenlivingaz.com

It is consumers (travelers) who ultimately are the key to encouraging further adoption of sustainable practices in the tourism industry. Travelers can encourage businesses currently involved to deepen their commitment to sustainability. More importantly, consumer interest can help businesses currently uninvolved in sustainable practices to see the possibility of competitive advantage and entice them to consider sustainability. Businesses that do not currently identify sustainability as a core value will need the will of the consumer to influence changes in business practices. The future of tourism is sustainable management of businesses and consumer commitment to sustainability. Destinations, we must remember, are peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes, and respect is of utmost importance. Christine Vogt is professor in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University (ASU). She also directs the Center for Sustainable Tourism at ASU where she works with communities and tourism offices to create sustainability strategies. Kari Roberg researched business involvement with sustainable tourism practices and certification programs while a graduate student at ASU's Center for Sustainable Tourism in the School of Community Resources and Development. Originally from Chicago, she has fifteen years experience in the tourism industry and has a lifelong passion for green living. She currently works as Research Manager at the Arizona Office of Tourism.

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Smart thermostats allow you to control the temperature of your home anytime from anywhere. Program your thermostat to raise the temperature while you’re gone, and cool down when energy demands are less. You’ll never have to worry again whether or not you turned up the thermostat before you left the house. APS estimates that on average, you’ll save 15% on your energy costs when the smart thermostat is set and maintained for savings. If you’re an APS or SRP customer and register your approved thermostat, you’ll receive a cash rebate!

GIVE YOUR LAUNDRY THE COLD SHOULDER

Most people believe that in order to kill germs in laundry one must use hot water. According to the experts, this is not so. Most agree that today’s technological advances in machines and detergent make cold water washing a highly effective solution. And using cold water will save you loads of money, too. Heating water accounts for up to 90% of the energy needed to run a washing machine.If everyone would wash their clothes in cold water, we could save approximately 30 million tons of carbon dioxide in the U.S. each year. For times when you need to disinfect your laundry, pine oil and phenolic disinfectants are eco-friendly products that will do the trick.

GIVE YOUR HOME A CHECKUP

Yearly physicals are an important way to keep yourself healthy and happy. Why not put your home through its own checkup? Both APS and SRP offer their customers home energy checkups. They’ll send an expert for a house call to diagnose your home’s energy usage and identify how and where you can save money. These home checkups cost $99, but the savings you’ll reap when you put their suggestions to use will save far more than that. Contact your energy company to make an appointment. The doctor is in!

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One of the most effective ways to reduce your energy usage and help save money and the environment is to modify your behavior and change your bad habits. We all know this is not easy, but by putting your effort into creating new eco-friendly habits and teaching them to your children, you’ll be saving money in the short term and passing on good habits to future generations that may help save the planet for the future. Start by identifying your bad habits: do you always forget to turn the light off when you leave the room? Do you procrastinate about fixing that leaky faucet? Make a plan to take care of these things and create new habits. Have a contest with family members. Give incentives. Make it a game. Becoming aware is half the battle! Check out this article for more great ideas! https://www.saveonenergy.com/energy-saving-tips/tips-for-getting-your-kids-to-save-energy/

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ELECTRIC ROAD TRIP REVISITED,

MY CROSS-COUNTRY TREK IN A TESLA MODEL 3 BY JOHN S. MARTINSON

n July 31, my 17-year-old son Neo and I returned home after completing an epic “Father-Son Carbon-Neutral Adventure” across the West in our fully electric Tesla Model 3. The route took us 6,461 miles through 10 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. We visited 22 friends, 15 cousins, and met many Tesla owners and other folks at 12 planned meetups and impromptu meetings at superchargers, tours, National Parks, hotels and restaurants. Our 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, which I named “Watts Her Name,” was fully wrapped to promote carbon-neutral motoring Rocky Mountain Institute (for whom we served as a brand ambassador), ASU’s School of Sustainability, and our blog site teslaroadtrip.blog. It looked like no other Tesla, and some folks, even those familiar with Tesla, had difficulty recognizing what model it was. Lots of questions from all kinds of people gave us an opportunity to talk about our goals and electric-vehicle (EV) road tripping in general. At one point,

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driving south on US-101 in Southern California, a white Tesla Model 3 pulled up next to me and the driver leaned over and shouted, “I’ve been reading your blog!” Success!

Here is some of what we learned about EV road tripping: AWARENESS OF ELECTRIC CARS IS LOW A lot of people, especially in rural areas, had no idea there were such things as electric cars that were not golf carts. A 2017 article on CleanTechnica.com reported that a consumer survey found that around 60 percent of people in the U.S. are unaware of the existence of plug-in electric vehicles. This is not surprising to me as most EV manufacturers (especially Tesla) simply do not advertise. Tesla has built their brand from word-of-mouth reputation.

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at most charging stations you can get an 80 percent charge in 30 minutes, but then it slows way down. We charged our battery at 35 Tesla Superchargers throughout the route, where the total cost of electricity was only $247.81 (about 3.8¢ per mile). We started nearly every day with a full charge from Level 2 chargers at two private homes and 13 Tesla Destination Chargers (also Level 2), free at the hotels where we stayed overnight. For those of you who drive fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, how many hotels have you stayed at where they offered to fill your gas tank for free? TIP: Be sure to ask your hotel if it actually has the Destination Charger that Tesla says it is supposed to have. At one hotel, they had three destination chargers, but these were for employee use only.

RANGE According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, our Tesla Model 3 battery has a capacity of 75 kilowatts (75,000 watts) and a stated range of 310 miles for a fully charged battery. Over the 6,421 miles traveled, we averaged 214 watt hours per mile for an average range of 350 miles per full charge. That is a 12 percent greater range than we anticipated. In my view, the most likely reason for this greater efficiency is Tesla’s standard 18-inch wheels with their aerodynamic wheel covers that a Tesla vice president of engineering has stated can add about 10 percent to the range.

SOME THINGS I LEARNED WHILE BLOGGING THE TRIP. (SEE FULL POSTS AT TESLAROADTRIP.BLOG.) • 1. The sexual reproductive cycles of mountain pine beetles have been affected by climate change such that they are destroying northern forests. (Red Trees) • 2. Electric Car Ferries are soon to be a thing. (Sustainable Ferries?) • 3. In 1895, the federal government likely misrepresented its

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intentions when convincing the Blackfeet tribe to sell the eastern part of Glacier National Park. (Going-to-the-Sun) • 4. Some roads on the car’s GPS are actually goat paths. (Off the Map) • 5. Some tourists do really stupid things. (Darwinism) • 6. The Tesla Factory has giant robots named after X-Men. (Tesla Factory Tour) • 7. “Brokeback Mountain” isn’t the only stereotype breaker in Cowboy Country. (Eating V)

WHAT’S NEXT? Perhaps the most compelling outcome for me personally (other than the quality time I spent with my son) is that early in the trip, Jim Byrne, director of sales and business development at Envision Solar International, Inc. of San Diego, California, reached out to me. He had heard about our trip from Rocky Mountain Institute’s newsletter and invited us to visit their headquarters in San Diego, see their solarpowered EV charging stations, meet the team and tour their plant, which we did. The long and short of it is that I have signed up with Jim and Envision Solar as a Phoenix-area sales consultant. I will also continue to blog and speak about zero-emission road tripping and will be active in my continuing efforts to promote solar and electric vehicles, Rocky Mountain Institute, ASU’s School of Sustainability, Dean’s Advisory Board of ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, Advisory Council for ASU’s American Indian Studies Program, ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination, and ASU’s School of Sustainability Alumni Board. John S Martinson, EMSL, is a natural capitalist, entrepreneur, ZERT, and solarand electric transportation advocate.

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GO BACK TO SCHOO STYLE AND SUSTAIN WHO SAYS YOUR ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ WARDROBE HAS TO BE BORING?

BY LAURA MADDEN

ith September here, many of us have back-to-school fall fashion on our minds. And such was the case for Tess Loo, chief fashion officer and visual merchandiser for My Sister’s Closet in Scottsdale. Chief Fashion Officer and Visual Merchandiser, Tess Loo, who directed the wardrobe and styling for our Recycled Fashion feature. The fall season may act as an opportunity to start something new, but no matter what the season, we at Green Living and My Sister’s Closet have got sustainability on our minds, as well as dressing for our best life. I had the pleasure of meeting with Tess to do an in-store fitting at the My Sister’s Closet (MSC) Lincoln Village location in Scottsdale. In styling the looks for this shoot, she made lightning- quick decisions, clearly guided by her intuitive and impeccable eye -- a true artist and creative genius at work. The fashions shown are part of their recent fall unveiling and are currently available at their Lincoln Village location. If you haven't shopped their recycled designer boutiques, you must; they are a fixture in the Valley, taking consignment shopping to another level. Each of their four Arizona locations offers what they refer to as a ‘cute, current and clean’ resale experience (I concur), and what I refer to as a fashion and earth-loving girl’s dream.

STARVE THE LANDFILLS; FEED YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. You can responsibly dispose of your unwanted clothing by selling them to consignment boutiques like MSC, or donating them to an organization that can properly recycle them. Textile waste in a landfill is extremely damaging to the planet; it produces harmful gasses, such as methane, as it eventually breakdowns.

“THE 2018 CITY OF PHOENIX WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY OUTLINED THAT TEXTILES MAKE UP 4.37% OR 18,737 TONS IN OUR LANDFILL STREAM.” I want to emphasize the environmental importance of investing in clothing from a consignment shop, such as MSC. If you love fashion and you want to do what’s best for the environment, shop secondhand. The most sustainable shopping you can do is to purchase clothing that has already been made because the resources have already been used.

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING TIP #1: Second-hand shopping lightens the load on the environment in a very significant way. By shopping at consignment, vintage or

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thrift stores you are extending the life cycle of such clothing, which ultimately reduces the amount of textile waste entering landfills, and slows down the demand for newer, faster, cheaper clothing. “The 2018 City of Phoenix Waste Characterization study outlined that textiles make up 2.05% or 2,436 tons in our recycle stream.” (1) Unfortunately textiles are not accepted in Phoenix recycle bins. (See side bar for why this must be avoided)

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING TIP #2: Consider the end-life of your clothes. Before you make that next purchase, ask yourself what will you do with it when you are done with it? Give it away? Swap? Donate? Consign? Throwing our unwanted clothing in the trash (or even our recycling bin) is not an option. Keep in mind, the better quality of the clothing we invest in, the more likely it is to be resold by a store like MSC. I also want to emphasize the style savvy part of investing in second-hand clothing. Each of the looks Tess has styled for this shoot is impeccably put together and right on trend for fall. Does it at all appear that style, sass or coolness was lacking? Nope. You are exactly right! Let this be your proof that you can maintain a current, super stylish wardrobe without having to buy brand new. AIso, I can convey from plenty of experience that shopping at a MSC boutique is a lot more fun than a trip to the mall! The clothing industry is still one of the biggest polluter of the planet after the oil industry. Let’s change this! By voting with our dollars and shopping in a more sustainable way, we can change the direction this is going and positively affect the state of the planet. Production will always follow demand. By purchasing pre-loved fashions, you are decreasing the demand on the fashion industry to produce faster, cheaper clothing. Exercise your right to vote with your dollars. It is a powerful movement that can change the world. Stay tuned for further details on how you can reduce fashion waste and how to properly dispose of unwanted textiles and clothing with the City of Phoenix.

Thank you to Tess Loo and My Sister’s Closet for providing the featured clothing and styling, and to the City of Phoenix Public Works Dept. for providing the location. All images were shot under supervision at the City of Phoenix North Gateway Transfer Station. Laura Madden is a fashion advocate, model, and creator of Laura Madden Lifestyle, a lifestyle brand and blog that inspires a life of style, sustainability and self-esteem. Visit laura-madden.com and follow her on Instagram @lmlifestylist for sustainable shopping tips and her sustainable fashion finds.

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OL WITH NABILITY Why is clothing not accepted in the City of Phoenix recycle bins? Textiles and clothing can clog the machinery in the recycling facility The facility is forced to stop operations two to three times per day (about half an hour each time) to cut bags, clothing, and other unacceptable material that may have jammed the machinery.

KNOW City of Phoenix Recycling: • There are two recycling facilities • Each facility processes about 250 tons of recyclables per day • The city produces about 1 million tons of waste annually (recycling + trash) • The city has one active landfill located in Buckeye, expected to last 100 years

TELL US WHAT YOU WANT: Would you utilize a curbside textiles pickup to responsibly recycle unwanted clothes and other textiles? City of Phoenix Public Works Department www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/residential-recycling Reimagine Phoenix www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/reimagine

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FIGHT AGAINST FAST FASHION

LOCAL DESIGNERS INSPIRE ECO-CONSCIOUS TRENDS BY LAURA MADDEN It’s no secret that fashion is among the most harmful industries in the world when it comes to waste and pollution. Ever-changing trends demand cheap and quickly made textiles meant to last only a few wears before being thrown out. The life cycle of “fast fashion” dominates landfills, poisons water supplies, and comes with countless occupational hazards. Yet the responsibility of the fashion industry is not lost on all within the business. Many fashion designers are highly aware of their environmental impact. Three Arizona-based fashion designers are sharing their favorite ways to be just as eco-conscious at home as they are in their work. It is their hope that eco-consciousness becomes a trend that will change the fashion industry and improve the world.

LAURA TANZER is a Tucson-based fashion designer who has sustainability top-of-mind in both her work and home life. Her designs are produced using sustainable natural fabrics, and she makes great effort to reduce unnecessary textile waste from entering landfills by donating her scraps to local schools to be used in art projects. Her top tip for living a green lifestyle is “conscious consumption.” Laura shares that to consume consciously means taking the time to think about what we really want, saving our money to fulfill that desire, and then making purchases that matter versus buying stuff just to buy stuff. When we truly value each of our purchases, we tend to need less stuff. “Sustainability has substance,” said Tanzer. “It is simplicity itself. Essentially, it means do no harm and use only what you need.” Find her at lauratanzerdesigns.com.

MARISA MIKE is based in Northern Arizona on the Navajo Nation, where she hand produces each of her designs. She began her design career in 2016, the same year she was featured as an Emerging Designer during Phoenix Fashion Week. Marisa prioritizes using natural fibers that are made in the United States, such as Pendleton woolen blankets. Her top tip for living a green lifestyle at home is to utilize as many locally sourced materials and services as possible. She also advocates growing and raising your own food as much you can. Her family shares the responsibilities of raising their own flock of sheep, and when the rainfall allows, her family harvests from their own garden. Find her on Facebook @ MarisaMikeDesigns

RUBY FARIAS is a Scottsdale-based fashion designer who believes in the power of education to open people’s eyes to the extreme amount of waste in the world today, especially within the fashion industry. In her business life, Ruby is conscientious of the whole design process and is taking good measure to keep production within the U.S. and as close to home as possible. Her top tip for living a green lifestyle is to reduce unnecessary waste at home. She and her husband are sustainably focused at home, repurposing and reusing items when possible, and always recycling whatever they can however they can. Getting back to the importance of education, Ruby highly recommends the documentary “Blue” to gain an understanding of what is really going on (environmentally) in the world today. Find her at rubyfariasdesigns.com or email rubyfarias@rubyfariasdesigns.com

These are just three of the highly talented local designers that reside in our fine state and are taking sustainability to heart. When we get to know the face (and hands) behind the brand, we have another reason to go out and support that local business. Our fashion choices make an impact. We have a responsibility to get to know local brands, vote with our dollars, and support a more sustainable fashion industry for the health of our planet. Laura Madden is a fashion advocate, model, and creator of Laura Madden Lifestyle, a lifestyle brand and blog that inspires a life of style, sustainability and selfesteem. Visit laura-madden.com and follow her on Instagram @lmlifestylist for sustainable shopping tips and her sustainable fashion finds.

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RECIPES

Carrot Garlic Rosemary Soup Courtesy of Haley Cloud (Living Raw By Grace) Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 1 cup raw cashews 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups hot water Blend all ingredients until smooth. If using a Vitamix or high-speed blender, blend for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and steamy. If not using a high-speed blender, use hot or boiling water when blending. Pour into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked pepper, or a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!

Avocado, Grilled Chicken Breast And Heirloom Tomato Tartines Courtesy of Celine from CuisineByCeline.com Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 2 Gluten Free 2 organic chicken breast 6 oz each 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 avocado 1 cup heirloom grape tomatoes 2 slices Gluten Free bread 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 10 basil leaves Salt & pepper to taste Marinate the chicken breasts in 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix the remaining oil and vinegar and brush the bread on each side. Cut the tomatoes in halves and mix with oil, vinegar and 4 basil leaves chopped Grill the bread 1-2 minutes on each side. Grill the chicken breasts 3-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness, it should reach an internal temperature of 165 F. degrees. Let cool down. Cut the avocado in half, slice an fan out on the bread. Add the chicken, top with tomatoes and garnish each tartine with 3 basil leaves. You can serve with a side of mix greens using the same dressing as for the tomatoes.

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Walnut Kale Stir Fry with Wild Rice Courtesy of Chef Jennifer Johnson from Witnessing Nature Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: about 35 minutes Serving size: 4 Vegan/gluten free 1 ounce firm tofu, sliced thin 1 cup raw rainbow quinoa (see cooking instructions) 8 mini sweet peppers 4 ounces Tuscan kale 12 cremini mushrooms 2 cups brussel sprouts, roasted 1/2 cup peas 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 pinches salt 2 pinches black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups walnuts coarsely chopped Heat oil and cook thin-sliced firm tofu until brown on both sides. Add Brussel sprouts and mushroom and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Add other vegetables, holding back kale, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add kale. Continue to turn until kale is cooked. Add cooked quinoa. For quinoa: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, onion, garlic to pan. Cook until onions are translucent. Add 1 cup of dried quinoa. Cook until popping. Add 2 cups water or vegetable or chicken broth. Cook uncovered until al dente, about 20 minutes.

Tuscan Summer Squash Courtesy of Modern Market Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 6

2 lbs.summer squash 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup fresh herbs or 1 tablespoon dried herbs (ideally basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Make a thin slice to trim the tops off squash, then cut each in half lengthwise. Place flat cut side on cutting board, then cut into large half-moons about 1/2-inch wide. Consistent size pieces are important so the squash will roast evenly. Place cut squash in a bowl. Peel and roughly chop garlic cloves, then add to bowl with squash. If using fresh herbs, rinse and dry well, then roughly chop and add to bowl. (Note: Many combinations of fresh herbs taste great with this dish, or even just a single herb like rosemary or basil.) Add olive oil, chili flakes, salt and dried herbs (if not using fresh ones) to the bowl. Toss very well to coat the squash. Taste a piece and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer squash to a cookie or baking sheet. Roast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, then give the tray a good shake. The squash should be softened and a bit charred where it was touching the pan. Serve immediately.

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GREEN SCENES

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA

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Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. The U.S. labor movement wanted a day to commemorate American workers, therefore everyone in the workforce receives a national three-day weekend holiday for Labor Day weekend in September. Here are a few events around Arizona to take part in to celebrate Labor Day weekend, your own way. Visit phoenix.org/ways-to-enjoy-labor-day-weekend.

Sept. 8 14TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR DAY You’ll ‘bearly’ be able to stand all the joy you get from warm and fuzzy feeling with friends, family and your favorite furry bears as you embark on a day of arts and crafts. Take photos with a beary special guest at the Arizona Doll & Toy Museum in downtown Glendale. This event is sponsored by Bears & More and the Glendale Ambassadors. 10a.m.-4p.m. at 5847 W. Myrtle Avenue, Historic Downtown Glendale & Catlin Court. Call 623-9310339 or visit bearsandmore.com.

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THE GREAT GREEN EVENT “SET YOURSELF FREE” SYMPOSIUM

An open-to-the-public intimate gathering where experts reveal how to live life toxic free & debt free, come and set yourself free. Children are welcome, tickets are required for adults and children. The Scottsdale Plaza Resort 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Visit TheGreatGreenEvent.com

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FURRY FRIENDS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

9TH ANNUAL BRAZILIAN DAY FESTIVAL

A fun, animal-themed arts festival “purrfect” for the ENTIRE family! Highlights will include pet readings and performances, as well as pet adoptions by the Arizona Humane Society! Artists will showcase animal-themed paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and more. Live music, business sponsors, entertainment, and food and beverages will be available. $5 person, $10 family, furry friends are free. 8a.m-2p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. Call 602-262-4727 or visit shemerartcenter.org.

Afro: Baile and Scottsdale Arts presents the 9th Annual Brazilian Day Arizona Festival, the most authentic and award-winning Brazilian Independence Day celebration. Experience Brazilian culture in a one-day cultural event. This familyfriendly festival features live bands and dance performances, fun activities, workshops, food, and more. Admission $15. $5 for kids 11 & under. 2- 9 p.m. at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale. Call 602.518.4145 or visit braziliandayarizona.com.

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Sept. 28

7TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’ TACO STREET FEST This outdoor festival features creative tacos from a dozen local restaurants and fresh fruit fresca, Mexican cerveza, tequila tasting, margaritas, elote, churros, Mexican candies, and palettas. Also enjoy some vibrant live entertainment with Lucha Libre wrestling, a low-rider car show, taco eating and salsa competitions, Chihuahua races, authentic Ballet Folklorico dancing, niños play zone, and a piñata party. Cost $8-$10. 12-9 p.m. at Crossroads Town Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. visit RockinTacoAZ.com.

Sept. 22 PHOENIX CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL The Second Annual Phoenix Children’s Festival returns to CityScape in Downtown Phoenix. This one-day outdoor festival features activities for children 3-12 years of age and their parents. Adventure zones for the entire family include diaper derby for tots, rock wall climbing, discovery zone, tot spot, local vendors, and rides. FREE Admission to the public. Bring donations for the Back-to-School Clothing Drive. Individual tickets and ride passes are available for purchase. 11a.m-4p.m. at CityScape, 99 East Virginia Ave. #225, Phoenix. Call 602.529.2810 or visit info@phoenixchildrensfestival.com

SIXTH ANNUAL TASTE AMERICA WEEKEND

Love food? Take in a night of Culinary “fantastique” with dining events, culinary events, cooking demonstrations, artisanal vendor tastings, and fun for the whole family. The event begins at 7 p.m Cocktails and tastings followed with a sit-down dinner. Make sure to dress in cocktail attire for this marvelous event. The event is at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. Visit jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica.

Sept. 29 – Nov. 18 2018 FALL BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT MIGHTY MONARCHS AND THE PLANT PROTECTORS

Monarch butterflies and their friends return to the Garden’s Fall Butterfly Exhibit. Take a closer look at pollinators that care and protect our desert. Become a plant protector to support these beneficial insects. Sponsored by Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and the Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia P. Ferry. Entry is included with a Garden membership or general admission fee. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. Visit dbg.org

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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Sept 1-3

SHOWDOWN IN TOMBSTONE

A Celebration of Arizona’s History – Includes a non-motorized parade, a territorial baseball game, a Grand Ball at Schieffelin Hall, Civil War Reenactment, western lectures, food vendors and more. The Infamous “Hanging Tree” will be up and running for those photo ops and as always there will be the Costume Competition and Parade – 1880’s style; auction, raffles, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Tombstone. Call 520-457-3707 or 520-457-3548 or visit tombstoneweb.com.

Sept. 22 – Oct. 14 OKTOBERFEST ON MT. LEMMON Enjoy an outdoor festival in the historically rich environment on Mount Lemmon during Oktoberfest with authentic German foods, children’s activities, beers and live German music and dance among the trees at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, 10300 E Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon. Call 520-576-1321 or visit skithelemmon.com/index.html

Sept. 27-30

42ND ANNUAL TUCSON GREEK FESTIVAL Come out and Celebrate, family style with Greek food, drinks, music and take a chance to participate in authentic Greek dance lessons. There will be children’s activities, tours of the church, and several vendor displays. Cost $3. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. 3-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m. at St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, 1145 E Fort Lowell Road,Tucson. Call 520-888-0505 or visit tucsongreekfest.com.

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NORTHERN ARIZONA

BUSINESS

Sept 8

Sept. 11

The White Mountain Education Association will be holding an Open House from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Izvara Center, 1720 West McIntosh Drive in Prescott. The Open House will begin with a presentation, “A Glimpse behind the Art of Nicholas Roerich,” which will focus on the life and pain+tings of master painter and spiritual teacher Nicholas Roerich, who was also a four-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. RSVP is appreciated as there is limited seating. Please leave a message at (928) 778-0638 and provide us with your first and last name, or respond via email to staff@wmea-world.org. Donations welcome.

Join the Business Phoenix Chamber to help build your network, connect with peers and hear from inspiring business women in the community. The Chamber brings businesswomen together by hosting a dynamic female leader in the community each month to share insights into leadership, career growth, community involvement and women’s issues. Speaker: Molly Greene, Salt River Project. 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. Contact Paige Larson at 602.495.6479 or e-mail plarson@phoenixchamber.com.

Sept. 5-7

Sept. 12

A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE ART OF NICHOLAS ROERICH

FAIRE ON THE SQUARE Take a break from the Valley heat and head up north for an event out in the cool outdoors of Prescott. More than 100 artists will display their works around Courthouse Plaza, and entertainment from blues band “Clause and Effect”. Look or buy, and if the kegs aren’t mounted there, Whiskey Row is just across the street. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. Courthouse Plaza, Prescott. Free. 928445-2000, prescott.org/event/faire-on-the-square.

Sept. 22-23

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE BUSINESS LUNCH

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA SEPTEMBER LUNCH MIXER

This month’s Local First Arizona members meeting is hosted Hula’s Modern Tiki in its new uptown Phoenix location! Dine with us for lunch, meet local entrepreneurs in a casual setting. Bring plenty of business cards for networking, and be ready for your 30-second intro. Prepare to leave with valuable new contacts and better business relationships. 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Hula’s Modern Tiki, 5114 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Visit localfirstaz.com.

FALL PUMPKIN CELEBRATION Enjoy old-fashioned family fun pumpkin picking at the farm, apples at the orchard, and the absolutely amazing CORN MAZE. Come early and enjoy a delicious “All-You-Can-Eat” pumpkin and buttermilk pancake breakfast, take part in the apple-smoked burger lunch, and enjoy homemade pumpkin ice cream. A portion of the proceeds from all Apple Annie’s special events will benefit the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona, March of Dimes and Youth Haven Ranch. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Apple Annies, 6405 W Williams Rd., Willcox. Call 520-3842084 or visit appleannies.com.

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JULY ECO EVENT In July, we hosted our first film screening of BLUE and Q and A panel after the film. Blue is a documentary about marine conservation. BLUE is a provocative mix of scientific essay, investigative journalism and arresting imagery. Tackling themes of habitat destruction, species loss and pollution, BLUE takes us into the ocean realm where we witness ocean change first hand. It inspires viewers to take action after watching the film. Please read what actions the viewers are taking.

I just wanted to thank you again for putting together a movie event that really enlightened, and inspired us! I will highly recommend BLUE to everyone, as it made me want to change any habits that I can to reduce my plastic “footprint”. I plan to buy recyclable plastic bags for my pet’s waste, to replace plastic water bottle use with healthier containers for “on the go” usage, and to use alternatives to plastics whenever I can. As mentioned in the Q & A after the screening, we as individuals can all make a difference, even if we change one or two habits! Here’s to greener living! Debbie Davis Sleekskin owner Good morning. We no longer use any plastic straws We are cutting down our use of water bottles. I feel like every time my parents come over though they bring a bottle but the kids are getting better and deﬁnitely don’t give me a hard time anymore. Lauren Jack Family Counselor My son and I attended the move “BLUE”. We were shocked at the impact plastic is having on animals around the world. We committed to making changes in our own lives to work towards a healthier planet. 1. We now bring our own metal straws, when we eat out. 2. We make infused water and have our own reusable water bottles that we use instead of bottles of water. 3. When we go to the market we take our reusable bags. 4. We also made a pact to go on one eco vacation a year to clean up our planet. We are going to Hawaii over spring break with the intention to help clean the beaches of plastic debris. It has helped us to become more informed consumers and to work toward being a part of the solution instead of contributing to the problem. With much appreciation, DON’T MISS OUT Windy Zachek on the next one Chief Executive Officer/ Owner Oakcraft greenlivingaz.com/party

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GR EEN C HAM PIO N

EACH MONTH WE FEATURE A GREEN CHAMPION WHO IS MAKING STRIDES IN THE GREEN COMMUNITY.

Jennifer Martin After returning from the Peace Corps, Jennifer Martin began a 10-year career with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. She was appointed to the office of Game and Fish Commissioner from 2006- 2011. Martin has also served as a water expert for the Sierra Club for nearly four years, "It is easy to become overwhelmed by the threats that face the land, water and wildlife of Arizona," said the Northern Arizona University graduate. "My work allows me to contribute to the greater good through focusing on serving Arizona's wild places and the people who love them through this program.” The commissioner is currently running for Central Arizona Water Conservation District (the Central Arizona Project board of directors). “I am committed to wise water management and to keeping water in Arizona's rivers for the beautiful places they give us, for the wildlife that depend on them, and for the sake of the rivers themselves,” she explained.

"In the ongoing process, the emphasis of the Drought Contingency Plan has been getting through the immediate crisis."

"One of the most critical issues facing the State of Arizona is tackling the Drought Contingency Plan. Martin explained,“In the ongoing process, the emphasis of the Drought Contingency Plan has been getting through the immediate crisis. It is like a World War II philosophy that if we just ration here and there to get through the next little while, we'll come out the other side and things will be like they were. What makes me so excited to be on the ballot for CAWCD is the opportunity for me to emphasize that these ‘temporary crises’ aren’t temporary at all. The constant looming water shortages facing Arizona are the new normal. What we need is a plan to address the fact that too much growth and rapid development has put a strain on our groundwater and has created long term conditions we need to deal with. The players making decisions in the DCP are all focused on shell games to move water around and protect the status quo that got us here in the first place. We need a new paradigm for our economy and our natural resource management to match the reality of our depleted water supply," says Martin. Martin’s dedication to caring for nature inspires those around her to live life sustainably. jennifer.martin@ sierraclub.org

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COOL OUTRAGEOUS

STUFF

AN AIRTIGHT WAY TO SEAL YOUR HOME

Leaky, drafty houses may be a thing of the past with the innovative AeroBarrier. Blown in during construction, this sealant makes your home airtight. That means less dust, fewer pests, and less outdoor pollution entering the home, tremendously improving energy efficiency. AeroBarrier will manage air circulation to make your home healthier and easier to heat and cool. The cost will depend on the construction phase and targeted air-tightness levels. Visit aerobarrier. net for more information.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL VENTILATION SYSTEM

Most of us have noisy, unattractive fans in our bathrooms. If you’re looking to replace yours, consider the new Delta Breez ITG100ELED. It’s the industry’s first LED flat-panel fixture with built-in ventilation. It has a long-lasting, energy-efficient, dimmable LED light and a powerful 100 CFM exhaust fan. Best of all, its small housing makes it an easy retrofit into existing spaces or remodels. Priced at $167.85. Visit deltabreez.com for more information.

HOT WATER ON DEMAND

Most conventional water heaters heat and store water around the clock, even when you don’t need it. These tanks regulate the temperature, even during periods of inactivity. New tankless varieties provide hot water at the source, on demand, without the need to store and regulate water. These water heaters have an overall flow rate of two to five gallons per minute. That’s enough to do a load of laundry or take a shower, but probably not enough to do both. Fortunately, tankless water heaters are so affordable and compact that you can install one at each point of use, saving water and energy. Starting at $111. Visit energy.gov for more information.

PUT A CORK IN IT

Finally, an excuse to drink more wine! Well, not exactly, but have you ever stopped to think that there might be a better use for all those leftover corks than putting them in the landfill? There is! Companies like Jelinek Cork Group are taking your old natural corks and turning them into eco-friendly building materials like flooring, wall coverings, acoustical wall and ceiling panels, and underlayment plywood. Wine lovers, rejoice! Pricing varies. Visit jelinek.com for more information.

PAPER-BASED COUNTERTOPS

Countertops made of paper? Believe it! Paperstone is a unique composite material comprised of 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, PetroFree phenolic resin, and natural pigments. Beautiful, durable and clean, these countertops are warm to the touch and have a smooth, soft patina comparable to soapstone. Paperstone is so dense that it is impervious to moisture and won’t support bacteria growth. It can be fabricated in the field with conventional finishing tools. They come in a variety of colors and are heat-, stain- and scratch-resistant. Who knew? From $624. Visit greenbuildingsupply.com for more information.

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HE’S GREEN JOHN BURKHART

SHE’S GREEN

“GREEN” KITCHEN

Product reviews by our eco-conscious couple, John and Jennifer Burkhart

JENNIFER BURKHART

We all know how important it is to choose food that nourishes our bodies and the planet, but have you thought about the products that you use, as well? Where did that paper plate come from? What is that utensil made of? How can we generate less waste? These are questions to ask before buying the latest gadgets. We tested a few items in an effort to “green” our kitchen.

NATUREZWAY

KLEAN KANTEEN

BAMBOO PERFORATED TOWELS

16 OZ. INSULATED TUMBLER

HE SAID: The makers of Brawny paper towels always advertise how tough and durable they are; but I’ll tell you right now, Brawny doesn’t even come close to the durability of these bamboo towels. They felt more like cloth than paper. I scrubbed sticker glue off our sink and the towel didn’t tear. Poor absorbency was the only downside I could find with these, but that’s a small price to pay.

HE SAID: This canteen made a excellent double-walled insulated cup, but then they put a cheap plastic lid on top that lets all the heat out – or in, depending on your drink. It’s like building a freezer with a cellophane door. Ruined the whole thing. I prefer my Klean Kanteen insulated and sealed water bottle. It can keep ice frozen for six to eight hours in the hottest environments. My ice melted in under three hours in this cup.

SHE SAID: OK, parents out there, baby wipes are seriously durable, right? They’re great for cleaning shoes, toys, baseboards…but you don’t want the house to smell like a freshly powdered baby bum. Well, here you go! These strong towels are like a thin sheet of craft felt and survived tough cleaning jobs and rinsing several times. And who doesn’t like an extra layer between you and that unidentifiable goo on the floor?

FULL CIRCLE HOME THE RING VEGGIE BRUSH HE SAID: I can describe this brush in three simple words: fashion over function. The carved wood design looks great and felts good in hand, but because the bristles are fanned out on the outside of a circular handle, it wasn’t as good at scrubbing. I’ll hang this one up in a visible place and use my palm-shaped veggie brush instead.

SHE SAID: This tumbler is for all the busy morning folks who nuke their coffee too many times before they get to finish it. My tea was still piping hot after two hours and perfectly warm an hour later. They claim it keeps liquids hot for four hours. Should be plenty of time to finish my coffee, right?

SHE SAID:I feel about this brush the way I feel about high heels. Looks pretty, gets the job done, but it’s awkward as heck. The ring design was hard to get a grip on, and the bristles are too narrow. But, once I got past the learning curve, the bristles did a fantastic job cleaning up my rainbow beets.

WORLD CENTRIC 11.5-INCH WHEAT STRAW BOWLS

U-KONSERVE STAINLESS STEEL STRAWS HE SAID: Americans use 500 million plastic straws per day, and there are an estimated 437 million to 8.3 billion straws polluting shorelines around the world. Switching to reusable straws is one of the easiest ways to reduce the amount of plastic waste you produce. These straws are made from stainless steel that you can use until the end of time; and if you ever tire of them, they’re 100 percent recyclable.

SHE SAID: This is the last straw… that you’ll ever need to buy. Super sturdy, even Hercules would break a sweat trying to bend it. It felt smooth with the rounded edges, and the stainless steel was great for cold drinks. The best part? These didn’t fall through the silverware basket in the dishwasher. Absolutely worth the $8 for two straws.

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HE SAID: As disposable dishes go, these bowls are well crafted. They hold liquids well and are super sturdy. I spent 10 minutes trying to saw through one with a flat-blade knife and never made it through (yeah, I have a lot of free time). You could probably cut a steak on these and be just fine.

SHE SAID: If you need disposable dishes, choosing a compostable product made from agricultural byproduct like these is a responsible choice. I used them for cereal, and the bottom never got soggy. I even got more than one use by washing them! Great for camping or an “I don’t wanna do dishes” kind of day.

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