Green Living Magazine - March 2021

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Tru Earth’s Ryan McKenzie Changing the world, one load of laundry at a time

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The Power of Water To many, water is nothing more than a simple commodity used in our daily lives for many purposes. Rarely will the average person ever look at it through a microscope before bathing, showering, drinking—or anything at all. As a matter of fact, most people don’t even think twice about what they’re drinking, showering in, or even swimming in on a daily basis. The truth is... you should be very interested in what you’re being exposed to everyday. Unless, that is, your health is not of much concern.

Fortunately, I believe more and more people are becoming increasingly concerned about their health today than they ever were. Next comes the quest for a better understanding of what water system is best for drinking, bathing, and swimming.

Of course, it is important to understand the processes used to achieve the water quality desired. Unfortunately, there comes yet another hurdle to overcome—the propaganda that each retailer touts that their system is the way to salvation in achieving clean, healthy water. How do you truly know which way to go? Are you sure you made the right choice? Can you verify you did as a layman in the water industry?

Fortunately, there are simple ways to a better understanding of water quality. There are certain baselines to water that help quantify whether it is healthy or not.

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “keep it simple” before, right? Well, let’s first take a look at what the elements within the water of a swimming pool should consist of to be deemed healthy.

The baseline elements in a swimming pool consist of a pH of around 7.4–8.0, calcium around 200-300ppm, alkalinity around 100120ppm, and total dissolved solids (TDS) below 500ppm.

The unknown element in this list is the TDS number, which can consist of just about anything that is capable of being “dissolved” in water. Unfortunately, that’s a pretty long, never-ending list! That is why it’s important to keep that number relatively low in order to keep the unknowns to a minimum.

Another important factor to water quality that is rarely

mentioned in ANY type of article is the amount of oxygen present. Oxygen in water is truly essential to the health and balance of just about any body of water, whether it’s utilized for drinking, bathing, swimming, agriculture, aquaculture, fish farming, aquaponics, etc. Just about all forms of life need oxygen in order to survive and flourish, so this is important.

Pure Vision Technologies has been researching and developing different water systems that utilize natural elements to provide a higher level of water quality for those who truly seek that next level. We incorporate oxygen, ozone, and carbon dioxide into our systems by means of highly efficient diffusion systems.

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Most of our clientele consist of your highly healthconscious, average American, along with many celebrities (that we unfortunately can’t mention!), who are all just looking for a healthier way of living. The escape to their backyard into their swimming pool doesn’t come without its own set of issues. It’s all too often that these beautiful concrete structures are left unused, due to the fact that the customer can no longer bear the exposure of chlorine to their skin or lungs.

It’s times like these that we need to remember that our skin is the largest organ on our body. It’s like a giant sponge, and absorbs the many different toxins and chemicals hidden in the very water we swim in as well. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to be genuinely concerned about the water to which you and your family is exposed.

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Are You Sleeping in a Toxic Bedroom?

While you are sleeping, you’re breathing. For eight or more hours, you’re in intimate contact with a very large object–your mattress. And whatever your mattress is breathing out, or off-gassing, you are breathing in.

You sleep for a third of your life. In terms of where you most directly rest, restore and replenish yourself, your bedroom is probably the most important part of your home.

There may be no immediate escape from pollution and pathogens outside of your door. But in your bedroom, you can create a healing nest by choosing to surround your sleeping self with non-toxic, organic materials. Unbleached sheets of organic cotton, a duvet, an organic mattress topper or comforter filled with organic wool, pillows made of natural latex rubber. Don a pair of organic PJ’s and you’re ready for a truly regenerative sleep.

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CONTENTS

March 2021 GOOD

14 Sowing Seeds for the future The Heritage Grain Trials Project

HEALTH

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The Excruciatingly Painful Life of Trigeminal Neuralgia One man’s story

Tonics, and Teas, 20 Tinctures, Part II What you need to know

24 Health in the Kitchen 26 CarolAnn Tutera 3 foods to support immunity

Meet the Co-founder and CEO of SottoPelle Therapy

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28 Plastic Gets a New Life

Rescue Plastics transforms plastic into athleisurewear

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30 Welcome Home Design for 32 Interior Holistic Living

4 products to ‘green’ your home

What you need to know

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34 Home Sweet 38 (Energy-Efficient) Home Are You a Solutionary?

42 Tru Earth

Changing the world one load of laundry at a time

Making the difference through education and collaboration

44 Eat At 'Home'

Homes reimagined into locales for restaurants

48 Recipes

Dishes to try

TRAVEL

50 2021 Travel Trends for Airbnb

The good, the bad, and things to think about

DESIGN

54 Award-winning Sustainability

Aline Architecture Concepts wins awards for its local projects

TECHNOLOGY

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The Arizona Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan

Cool Outrageous Stuff She’s Green, He’s Green

58 YellowBird Takes Flight

Helping reimage the workforce through its on-demand EHS marketplace

Green Scenes Final Word

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Contributors Meet some of our contributors!

This month we asked them…

“What is the one thing you love most about your home?”

Can we talk about laundry? Last May, my washing machine quit. Of course, it was in the middle of a cycle, the tub was filled with water, and the door was locked and wouldn't open (I felt very badly for the technician who came to fix it after three days… whew!). The machine had been about 10 years old, so of course the one I then purchased had new innovations.

Among them was the amount of detergent it needed. It took me a while to get used to the fact that I could use just a tiny amount to clean a big load of clothing. In fact, I still tend to over-pour. I mean, the clothes need to get clean, right?!

With Tru Earth's laundry strips, I not only eliminate the wasteful over-pour, but eliminate plastic (and gain back closet space!). Learn all about this company aiming to make a difference in this issue.

Jennifer and John Burkhart, writers This dynamic duo has been reviewing products since 2010. Even though they are raising a family and living the green lifestyle in Oregon, Arizona will always hold a special place in their hearts.

“I love the windows!” says Jennifer.

“We are on a little hill, so our tall windows let lots of sunshine in, and we can see for miles!"

Our Home Issue also brings you stories about the latest home innovations, home products, interior design insight, and more.

And, we take you into the kitchen to find products that help boost immunity—always needed, but even more so during the pandemic.

We hope you enjoy the issue, and have fun making your house a home.

Home sweet home, indeed!

Environmentally yours,

Angel Fuchs, writer

Michelle Glicksman Editor-in-Chief michelle.g@greenlivingmag.com

Angel is a mother, wife, writer, amateur photographer, and the owner/editor of Yay Baby! blog. She spends most of her time as personal assistant and chauffeur to her 8-year-old daughter, Jax. In her free time she enjoys cooking great food and making memories with her family.

“I love my home because this is the first house my husband and I purchased together! It's tucked into a cul de sac next to a wash, making it great for our daughter to play and explore. We have incredible natural light, and I love throwing open the shutters and letting the warm sunlight in!” she says.

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Resale Startups Are Celebrated at the Fashinnovation 2021 Conference

This Environmental Doc Explores A Legacy of Love & Science

R. City Is Working to Change the Future of Composting

The Fashinnovation Worldwide Talks showcased that the future of fashion is all about sustainability, and profiled the startups that are driving the conscious movement.

The critically acclaimed project The Love Bugs follows a scientist couple as they draw near to the conclusion of their legendary entomology careers.

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Climate activist Hannah Bacon took over the Green Living magazine Instagram page to talk about her “Miles for Climate” mission, which is a campaign meant to bring attention and support to the issue of climate change.

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Those who live in Scottsdale, Arizona, can now easily purge their homes while keeping the environment in mind. Keep Scottsdale Beautiful recently created a Resource Guide to raise awareness around the numerous resources that are available to the community.

Continuing its ongoing commitment to making meaningful differences in the lives and livelihoods of coffee farmers and producers while enhancing coffee-growing regions throughout the world, Dunkin’ recently announced $380,000 in new donations to several organizations whose missions focus on coffee sustainability.

The guide encourages people to clean out their spaces in an impactful and responsible way, by reducing, reusing, recycling, and disposing of items thoughtfully, instead of making the decision to send items to the landfill. Find information for personal protective equipment (PPE) disposal, general recycling, battery and bulb recycling, energy conservation, electronics recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and tire recycling. www.keepscottsdalebeautiful.org

The company is supporting One Tree Planted, for the planting of 200,000 trees throughout Honduras and Guatemala. It also became a premier-level sponsor of The Sustainable Coffee Challenge, to continue work within the organization to make coffee the world’s first fully sustainable agricultural product. It helped support disaster relief efforts in Nicaragua and Honduras. And, it’s providing Dunkin’ coffee suppliers in Guatemala and Colombia with The Partnership for Gender Equity’s Virtual Learning Journey to help 10 producer organizations gain better understanding of gendered challenges and opportunities. www.dunkindonuts.com

Brush Off Colgate recently launched Colgate® Keep, a program which aims to reduce small plastic waste to make a big difference. Over 495 million adult manual toothbrushes were purchased in the U.S. in 2020 and will likely end up in landfills because they cannot be easily recycled.

Keep the Planet Neat, Recycle a Car Seat Have an old, expired, or damaged car seat? NARPRO (Network of Auto Repair Professionals) is helping keep them out of landfills by collecting them, and volunteers will then take them apart for proper recycling. Simply drop off car seats that need to be recycled at one of the participating NARPRO shops until April 16. www.narpro.com/find-a-shop

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To help, Colgate reinvented its manual toothbrush with a reusable handle to contain 80% less plastic. It’s designed with a snap-on, replaceable brush head, and a reusable aluminum handle to inspire people to make small steps that add up to significant impact. www.colgate.com

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Sowing Seeds for the Future Clark Park Community Garden is partnering with the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance to support the building of a more sustainable agriculture through the Heritage Grain Trials Project

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Clark Park Community Garden lies in one of Tempe’s oldest neighborhoods. And while the area, commonly referred to as “West of Mill,” has deep roots within the city, many community members are working to ensure it sees an even richer future.

The community garden is the result of a collaborative effort between the Clark Park and Marilyn Ann Neighborhood Associations and Tempe Community Action Agency, which was created in 2014 at the site of a former municipal pool. The mission of this group is to grow plants and extend community roots by providing access to healthy, locally grown food as a means to enhance relationships within the neighborhood.

Clark Park Community Garden promotes and provides environmental sustainability and land stewardship, educational and social opportunities, and healthy supplemental food sources for its gardeners and those in need of food. And the garden’s latest partnership on the Heritage Grain Trials Project will help to ensure that the collaborative’s mission can continue to flourish for years to come.

The partnership joins Clark Park Community Garden along with the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance (RMSA) to support the building of a more sustainable agriculture through the Heritage Grain Trials Project—an initiative that aims to revive the production, use, and cultural experience of locally grown heritage grains in the communities of specific regions.

The project’s ultimate goal is to create a vibrant system of farmers, millers, bakers, and brewers throughout the Mountain West who can give new life to ancient grain varieties and ensure this diversity is preserved for generations to come.

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drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, nutrient-dense food source to our communities. The Heritage Grain Trials Project does just that,” says Joan Baron, environmental artist and gardener.

“We selected six different grains to plant in our Community Garden. Once we prepared the soil, we gathered together, blessed the land and the seeds, and planted Tibetan Purple Barley, Einkorn Wheat, and Amaranth, to name a few. We were provided with 100 seeds of each.”

Once successful in growing the grains, the goal is to return at least 200 seeds of each Heritage Grain back to RMSA so that they can continue to disperse and test with other garden and farming communities around the United States.

The partnership will ultimately help to increase seed in a time when seeds are getting harder to secure.

“Grains are the basis for healthy diets. They have a lower gluten content and are easier to digest. They also provide a larger array of vitamins and minerals, and have a much higher percentage of protein than regular wheat.”

Locally grown grains are the missing component in most regional food systems—and through the Heritage Grain Trials Project, gardeners across the country are hoping to change that.

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The Excruciatingly Painful Life of Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Imagine waking up, a normal morning unlike any other. You get out of the shower, wipe the foggy mirror with a towel, grab your toothbrush, look into the mirror, and suddenly, you feel this sharp, unimaginable, excruciating pain on your face that gets progressively worse with no end in sight.

This is exactly what happened to Karl Kroeppler. After a couple of weeks of this odd excruciating pain, Kroeppler went to a Scottsdale outpatient clinic, where the doctor diagnosed him on the spot with trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

Kroeppler was lucky—since the symptoms of TN are similar to many other diseases and conditions, it can be challenging to receive a correct diagnosis. An estimated 40,000 are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. It tends to appear more often in those over the age of 40, and is slightly more common in women.

According to the Facial Pain Association of Florida, TN, also historically referred to as tic douloureux, Fothergill’s

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disease, prosoplasia, or trifacial neuralgia, TN is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal (fifth cranial) nerve, which carries sensation from a person’s face to their brain.

It is not life-threatening; however, it is considered to be one of the most painful afflictions known to the medical field. It has been dubbed “the suicide disease,” because some patients believe death is the only relief from the relentless pain.

There are different classifications and types of trigeminal neuralgia. The typical, or “classic,” form referred to as Type 1 or TN1, causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning, or shocklike facial pain that lasts anywhere from a few seconds to as long as two minutes per episode.

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Episodes can be in quick succession, lasting from a few seconds to a couple of hours. The second type, known as “atypical,” Type 2, or TN2, can cause chronic, constant aching, burning, or stabbing pain of varying levels, leaving one feeling physically and mentally incapacitated.

For Kroeppler, he lives with intractable trigeminal neuralgia, experiencing episodes of TN1 and TN2, which afflicts about 2% of all those living with this disease. An Arizona Masters graduate in fine arts and an educator, Kroeppler finds solace in his art. It has given him the platform to teach others about this painful, relentless invisible disease.

TN affects the entire family. While it often changes the behavior of the person who is living with it, their young children often do not understand, and a spouse can feel helpless and hopeless, not being able to help.

Physicians offer secondary medications (some with permanent side effects) which sometimes work, but often do not. Pain medication needs to become stronger and stronger, to the point where they are no longer effective at all, and some TN sufferers lose their life from an accidental overdose as they continually increase the medications in search of relief from the symptoms. When medications no longer work, surgeries are often discussed.

During Kroeppler’s 13 years of affliction, he has experienced numerous surgeries, procedures, and medications. The latest procedure, percutaneous rhizotomy, has offered some hope.

This involves compressing the trigeminal nerve to disrupt the pathway causing pain. It essentially destroys the nerve.

According to Kroeppler, this procedure has left him unexpectedly, pleasantly numb and happy.

“I can now brush my teeth, touch my face, splash water on my face, take showers, and wear hats without any pain,” he says.

He is, however, always living with the fear it could come back at any moment.

For Kroeppler, his art and teaching have helped him cope.

“It is a terrifying, hopeless feeling to be rolled into an emergency room, screaming uncontrollably, only to have the nurses, attendees, and doctors not know how to treat you.

They are often unaware of trigeminal neuralgia. My art [and] my research has always been a source for understanding something greater than I am. It gives me something greater to focus on and something to distract me as well from the hand life has dealt me,” he shares.

Unpredictable symptoms vary from mild to excruciating pain, including intense, stabbing pain, and electrical shockfeeling. The symptoms can last intermittently for a few seconds to hours, or chronically for months to years. It can affect one or both sides of the face. Pain can be triggered from a breeze on the face, a caress of a hand, eating, sneezing, coughing, or brushing teeth. Any type of touch or vibration to the face can trigger intense flashes of pain.

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The exact cause of TN is unknown; however, it is sometimes caused by direct damage to the nerve or secondary damage from surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and nerve-related diseases.

As for Kroeppler, he is thankful to Dr. Boulis at Emory University and Dr. Benedict at WellStar, Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design, and of course, his family. “They all have played such an integral part of my survival. I would not be here today without them,” he says.

For more information locally, check out Arizona Pain Center or Barrow Neurological Institute.

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Tinctures, Tonics, and Teas, Part II: What You Need to Know

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In previous Green Living issues, I’ve shared in-depth the Hoxsey Herbal “Tonic” which I largely credit for saving my own life, as well as the lives of my grandfather and great-grandmother.

You may recall that the Hoxsey tonic was developed from “weeds” that John Hoxsey, a 19th-century horse breeder in Illinois, had observed his cancer-ridden favorite horse eat when turned out to pasture to die… and instead, then fully recovered.

Hoxsey’s tonic consisted of red clover, burdock root, stillingia root, barberry root, licorice, poke root, cascara amarga, prickly ash bark, and buckthorn bark.

Now, I certainly could have gathered piles of those whole herbs and consumed them by the pound as did the horse, but by the Hoxsey clinic concentrating those herbs’ respective properties into a tonic, I was able to simply take one teaspoon of it in a glass of water a couple of times a day in order to enhance my immune system. I fully beat the cancer.

Not only do herbal medicinals concentrate benefits, they greatly enhance their storage longevity, and perhaps most importantly, they afford the convenience of being able to keep

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these benefits easily within your reach, in your desk drawer, your purse, or even the front pocket of your favorite pair of blue jeans.

When I was a kid in the ’60s and ’70s, herbal remedies were not always easy to acquire, and were often expensive due to their scarcity. That’s why my dad made them at home. Today, herbal medicinals have become more mainstream, and you can find them on the shelves of grocery stores—but like many things that have become commercialized, their quality can be suspect.

While some of the best herbs in the world come from China, so do some of the worst. China has huge toxicity problems with pollution, which finds its way into some of its herbs. You need to do your homework on sourcing your herbs, as it does little good to nourish yourself and poison yourself at the same time.

If you haven’t sprayed herbicides in the last three years, one place you may want to look first for medicinal herbs is in your own backyard! When I was diagnosed with cancer, one of the first things I learned is that anti-cancer medicinal herbs were

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growing right under my nose (and feet)! In fact, one of the summer weeds I hated the most turned out to be a powerful anti-cancer agent.

The purslane plant, which has thick red stems and fleshy green leaves, is higher in omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant on Earth. Who knew?

And not only that, but purslane has high concentrations of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron. Although purslane is usually considered to be a weed in most yards, alkaline diet fans should take note that this low-calorie, succulent green plant delivers four times the alkalinizing power of pure lemon juice. Recent studies reveal that a purslane green tincture will kill over 80% of cancer cells in vitro. Purslane extracts have also been shown to be toxic to breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, and sarcoma cells in other studies. Purslane constituents also include such anticancer flavonoids as kaempferol, apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. You may recognize quercetin; it’s a powerful antiviral currently being used to prevent and treat the Covid virus. You can benefit from purslane by eating it raw in salads, or by including them in cooked greens. To concentrate these ingredients into a powerful tonic, you can make an alcohol tincture with them. The recipe is easy, as with purslane you do not even have to dry it first.

The formula is simple. In a blender or food processor, mix one part purslane to two parts “menstruum.” Menstruum is the jargon that refers to the liquid solvent into which the plant nutrients are leached. In this case, the menstruum is comprised of 50% 190 proof alcohol and 50% distilled water. Blend only briefly, until the purslane is “chunky,” then pour into a canning jar and store in a dark, accessible location. I say accessible, because you will need to agitate the mixture a couple times a day for six to eight weeks while the magic happens.

When this part is complete, you can decant the mixture by straining it through cheesecloth or muslin, squeezing the tincture out.

To get the most tincture from the mesh, you can use a potato ricer or a grape press. If you really want a clean tincture, you can then filter it through a paper coffee filter. Once you have your finished tincture, you should pour it into a dark bottle for storage.

My yard also yielded another anti-cancer herb—it was in my mulberry trees. It turns out the mulberry leaves and mulberry root bark are also very powerful anti-cancer herbs.

Harvesting the root bark is labor-intensive, but harvesting leaves is pretty easy. Studies have shown mulberry leaves inhibit cancer stem cell growth, including those of neuroblastoma, a particularly insidious brain cancer. A tincture can be made of dried mulberry leaves in a 1:5 ratio; one part dried leaves by weight to five parts menstruum by volume. In this case, since the leaves are dried, the menstruum can be 40% 190 proof alcohol to 60% distilled water. Decant as with the purslane after about six weeks.

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Again, it’s important that you use only organic herbs for your medicinals, as you do not want to be “drawing out” pesticides and herbicides into your tonics. There are many great resources for organic herbs, both local and online. Locally I use SW Herb in Mesa and Natural Grocers. Online, I have had consistent luck with Mountain Rose Herbs.

It’s also even more important to locate organic sources for the alcohol you use. Today, most alcohols are made with genetically modified plant sources such as GMO wheat, GMO corn, and GMO potatoes. This means they are genetically modified to not die when Round-Up (glyphosate) is sprayed on them. And even if the grains are not GMO, it is typical to spray Round-Up on the non-GMO crops to “desiccate” them for harvest. Either way, the grains are laced with glyphosate, which survives the distillation process of the alcohol. You can buy French Vodka (40% alcohol) that is organic and out of the bottle makes a good menstruum for dried herb tinctures. You can also source organic sugar cane alcohol from laboratory supplies at about $110 per gallon.

And if all of this sounds like a lot of work and expense and you just want the medicine, with what you know now, you can research sources for organic tinctures, glycerites, oils, and syrups. Also feel free to reach out to me, via the magazine, as I process about a dozen different varieties for myself and my friends, and am always looking to produce more varieties that will help folks to be well.

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Wellness

Health in the Kitchen 3 foods to support immunity

BY GILLEAN BARKYOUMB, MS, RDN, AND OWNER OF MILLENNIAL NUTRITION, LLC

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While it may be tempting to seek out the latest health trend or supplement to support your immune system, the most effective solution may be right in your fridge. That’s right—it can be as simple as incorporating immune-supporting foods into your diet each day to keep you feeling healthy.

These foods are nutrient-dense, meaning they offer a good amount and variety of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, or healthy fats without too many calories, so you can feel good about incorporating them into your diet.

The next time you are at the grocery store, stock up on these three foods to support immunity.

Salmon: Salmon is a nutrient-dense protein option that is most known for being rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Your body cannot make omega-3s, so they must be obtained from your diet. They help maintain a healthy inflammatory response, and keep your immune system in check. Additionally, fresh salmon is also a great source of vitamin D, which plays a

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major role in our immune health. Wild-caught salmon has more vitamin D than farmed salmon, so keep that in mind when shopping.

Halos California Mandarins: Just one serving (two medium-sized Halo mandarins) provides 50% of your daily vitamin C needs. They are in season now through April, and they are sweet, seedless, and easy to peel, making them the perfect option for kids. Try adding them to a yogurt parfait or just grabbing one as you head out the door!

Hemp Seeds: These nutty-tasting seeds are a great plantbased option to include more zinc in your diet. Zinc is an essential mineral that assists in the development of immune

cells. Similar to salmon, hemp seeds are also a great source of healthy fats. What is so unique about them is that they can be added to almost any meal. Just sprinkle them on top of toast, oatmeal, or salad, and you are already on your way to a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to consuming these foods, healthy habits like stress management, proper sleep, and exercise can prime your body so you feel your best. Remember that taking care of your health must be a holistic approach. Build that strong foundation through your diet and create these healthy habits so your immune system can do its job.

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HEALTH &

Wellness

CarolAnn Tutera The co-founder and CEO of SottoPelle Therapy, is proving through her company and inimitable confidence, that age really is just a number

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The narrative surrounding aging has long been a complicated one. In a season of life that should be met with relief and freedom, millions of women and men are instead confronting something completely different—a lack of energy and vitality, general body discomforts, a decrease in the quality of their health, and the psychological toll often brought forth as a result of it all. Simply put, the notion of “getting older” hasn’t historically been seen as something to celebrate.

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But CarolAnn Tutera, the leader behind SottoPelle Therapy, is on a mission to debunk that belief—and she has the science to support it. SottoPelle began as a shared dream between CarolAnn and her now-late husband, esteemed physician Dr. Gino Tutera. With more than two decades of experience, the company still maintains the same commitment to improving the quality of life for others— particularly, those over the age of 50.

“We’ve always followed the science of the pellets. We’re always doing lab work, where a lot of others don’t. It was Dr. Tutera who was first working in this space when he learned about pellets in 1992,” says Tutera, on what sets SottoPelle apart from others in the industry.

Tutera herself saw the benefits of hormone therapy when she began experiencing menopausal systems in her early 40s.

Now, she’s made it her mission to empower people to lean into the process of aging and improve their quality of life with the help of SottoPelle Therapy.

SottoPelle achieves this by educating and training medical providers on the methodology of working with bioidentical pellet hormones. The bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), in particular, involves the insertion of small, rice-sized pellets just underneath the skin, which help to provide a smooth input of hormones that work to restore hormonal imbalances and counter deficiencies in both men and women.

The SottoPelle brand is committed to supporting people through achievable and natural, medically based approaches that are meant to inspire clients to address all areas of their life and health—from physical fitness, to mental and emotional well-being.

BHRT is said to be an effective treatment for menopause, and provides a number of other health benefits, including the preservation of bone density against fluctuating levels of estrogen and testosterone, protection against diseases and ailments associated with hormone decline, and an improved sexual function.

“We've kept our fees nominal for patients in the medical offices and for doctors to train because Dr. Tutera and I both believed that it's not about the money—it's about making sure that people understand what they're doing and that they are provided the best method of hormone therapy that there is,” says Tutera.

The science behind the therapy is specific, and the established reputation of the company has helped to cement SottoPelle as a central innovator within the field of hormone replacement therapy.

Visit www.sottopelletherapy.com for more information about Tutera and SottoPelle Therapy.

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Plastic Gets a New Life Rescue Plastics transforms plastic into athleisurewear

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“I was having a conversation with a friend, who ultimately became my business partner, about the plastic pollution problem,” says Kevin Shelhamer. “The question was asked, ‘What can we do that would leverage what is bad for good?’ From that discussion we came up with the Rescue Plastics idea and launched a brand that helps you look good, feel good, and do good.”

Shelhamer, who had more than 20 years’ experience developing and growing brands, was speaking with Mashruf Habib, who had led apparel manufacturing and production for multiple fashion organizations and retailers, and the pair ultimately launched Rescue Plastics.

As a sustainable athleisurewear company, the mission is to help tackle the planet’s plastic pollution crisis by transforming recycled materials into high-performance activewear. Made from 80% certified recycled ocean and industrial plastic waste, and crafted in an LEEDcertified fair labor facility with a zero-carbon footprint, Rescue Plastics is at the forefront of creating sustainable fashion for the future.

The current spring/summer collection includes sports bras ($46-$52), leggings ($68-$79), and sets ($89-$96), as well as masks ($15).

Further committing to total sustainability, as new collections launch, plans are in the works to implement a recycling system where consumers can return their previously purchased clothing and receive a credit towards future purchases. This allows the brand to recycle it back into future apparel lines, creating a circular system to further eliminate waste.

The brand’s packaging is sustainable, as well. The materials are sourced from EcoEnclosed, which produces 100% recycled poly bags. They are designed to be reusable for returns or other needs, therefore eliminating additional waste.

“At a personal level I have always enjoyed being outside… camping, hiking, biking, etc.,” Shelhamer says. “I want my children and their children to be able to enjoy the same. It’s heartbreaking to see the negative impact that we are having on our planet as a result of trash and pollution. We all have a responsibility to leave the world in a better place than we found it. And if each of us does our small part, we can be the difference that our planet needs.”

For more information, visit www.rescueplastics.com.

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‘Greening’ your house has never been easier, with so many products to choose from. Here, four that are perfect for any home

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Storage Solutions MadeTerra brings authentic Vietnamese-hand crafted history to the world via its product line, which is created with natural materials such as seagrass, bamboo, water hyacinth, and rattan. The materials are all grown and harvested in Vietnam, and leaves little to no carbon footprint on Mother Earth. These stackable, woven wicker storage baskets come in a set of three. $94.95 at www.madeterra.com

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Interior Design for Holistic Living

BY BARBARA KAPLAN, IFDA, ALLIED ASID, DESIGN DIMENSIONS

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“There is no place like home” is a saying often used to express how we feel about our most personal space… our home. Our home is that unique place that, just like us, is one-of-a-kind.

This personifies holistic interior design.

Sometimes it is called interior design for well-being. This approach is focused on supporting wellness of the mind, body, and spirit of the people who inhabit a space. Just like holistic medicine considers and treats the whole person rather than the symptoms alone, holistic design considers and creates for the whole person, rather than the visual or particular space’s form and function alone. After all, the room has no feelings, YOU do!

Also, our home is an expression of our taste, style, and personality. By making decorating decisions and choosing the items we want to live with, we are making statements about our nature, behavior, and beliefs.

It is no wonder that when you enter someone’s home, you become acquainted with the whole person. Where we live, how we live, and how we express our outer selves is really a depiction of our innermost story. That is the true “interior” design, expressed in an exterior way.

Especially today, the needs for our home are intensified. A holistic home is the place where we create relationships with ourselves, the people we live with, and the people we invite in. Holistic living brings about a greater happiness and wellbeing, and is supported and nurtured when we are in our most personal spaces. It takes it to a deeper, healing level.

It is the ultimate place where you can be true to yourself, and live an authentic lifestyle. Be tuned in to your reactions when making selections of colors, shapes, textures, finishes, patterns, and materials, because the selections we choose to surround us and tell our story reflect our lifestyle and well-being, including their effect on our health, stress levels, and productivity.

Our home is the only place we can actually control and effect change in every aspect of our lives. Therefore, we are making choices and decisions that will bring about a better and longer-lasting quality of life.

Since our feelings dictate our living experience, we need to be aware and be sensitive to our surroundings at all times. We are affected largely through our basic five senses… what we see, smell, taste, hear, and touch. We also need to consider our senses of space and breath.

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Holistic design approaches each person’s space with attention to that individual’s uniqueness. When designing holistically, color psychology, Biophilia, environmental psychology, human biology, and ergonomics are major considerations, among other areas of study such as design environments that look pretty, function well, and actually make you healthier.

It’s no longer weird or "woo-woo" to talk about our spiritual health or to take time to care for our minds and bodies. Just consider the popularity of yoga, or all of the studies emphasizing the importance of rest, mindfulness, and meditation. This simply acknowledges how much environments affect our health and wellness, far beyond what we can see or even feel. So many of these factors are unconscious.

Personal awareness is key. When we have this consciousness, we can take action to create the most perfect personal environment possible to bring us joy, peace, and comfort.

When we bring in another’s style or choices as seen somewhere else, we are not being true to ourselves. Once we are aware of what we need and want to fulfill our desires, we can put it into action.

To achieve this place of contentment, I have branded my method called Bajaro (www.thebajaromethod.com). Its three

simple steps are understanding, accepting, and allowing.

First, we must understand ourselves by listening to our heart and mind to discover what makes us feel good and happy.

When we understand the choices that bring us pleasure in our environment, we are able to move on to acceptance.

Second is acceptance of those choices that make up who we are, and we can openly receive the information to give ourselves the courage to move forward fearlessly to decorate with what we like, want, and need. It may be through new eyes, but there is nothing wrong with questioning it until you are comfortable with your choices. By doing so, you are making sure that it is authentically your choice and not influenced from a magazine, trend or friend.

The third step is allowing. This is when action is taken to make decisions about purchasing, renovation, and bringing in experts for the necessary changes for the outcome you desire.

These steps will inevitably help you design your personal spaces while expressing your holistic you!

Most of all, since we are always in an environment, be sensitive to how you feel in every space. Notice what feels good and what doesn’t, whether in public or private, don’t settle. Always and in all ways, do what you can to make it right for you. After all…it is YOUR holistic life!

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Tru Earth is Changing the World One Load of Laundry at a Time

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It all started with YouTube videos.

It was 2019, and Ryan McKenzie had a morning routine with his kids, who were then 3 and 4 (with another one on the way!).

They would wake up, have a glass of milk, and watch videos.

Like most kids at the time, his were enthralled with “unboxing” videos, where someone would open a treasure chest made of plastic, which was wrapped in plastic, and filled with individual items—again, wrapped in plastic.

All that plastic not only gave him anxiety, but got him thinking.

“I wasn’t someone who really worried about the future before I had kids,” he explains. “Not that I was neglecting the planet, but I didn’t have any anxiety about the future until I had kids and I began worrying about global warming and whether we were polluting our planet so poorly that it was going to be unhealthy to live here. I was worried about their future.”

McKenzie began doing research as to where households were using large quantities of plastic, and found that laundry detergent was a big contributor.

He called one of his friends, Brad Liski, who had a proven track record as an entrepreneur. Coincidentally, Liski had a family member who had a patent on an eco-friendly laundry detergent—though he said he wasn’t sure about it. An entire load of laundry detergent in a little strip? An entire jug in a packet the size of an iPhone?

Hesitant but intrigued, McKenzie tried the strips—and quickly realized, “This isn’t just some gimmick. It works unbelievably well.”

McKenzie, Liski, and a third friend, Kevin Hinton, decided to consider launching a company around the strips.

The trio agreed they would first test it out to see if others liked them as much as they did. They’d put up a website, and the goal would be to hopefully get 150 subscription orders in the first 30 days. They had 1,500.

And so, Tru Earth was born.

“It got me excited that this was something that could impact my kids’ future lives if it was successful—and I’m happy to say, I don’t walk around with as much anxiety now because we’ve actually taken steps to impact the future and help the Earth,” McKenzie says.

TRU EARTH ECO-STRIPS LAUNDRY DETERGENT Tru Earth Eco-Strips completely replace other forms of detergent like liquids or pods. The Eco-Strips are ecofriendly in many ways.

In addition to eliminating plastic (they are packaged in a zero-waste, compostable package), the strips save on detergent overuse.

“Liquid laundry detergent comes with a cap intended to use to measure your amount,” McKenzie explains. “But studies have shown that the typical person overpours by 30%-40%!”

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Also, while a typical liquid laundry jug is heavy, an equal package of Tru Earth laundry strips is only about 5% of a jug’s total weight—which creates a massive reduction regarding the product’s transportation carbon footprint. In fact, it creates 94% less transportation pollution.

In regards to recycling, McKenzie explains that “about 20%30% of jugs get recycled in some capacity, but about 10% of the bottle makes it into a new jug. About 20% is burned for energy recapture.”

Plus, there are additional benefits, he points out.

“We want to create products that are just as easy—or easier— to use, and just as effective—if not more effective—than other alternatives,” McKenzie says.

MAKING AN ENVIRONMENTAL—AND PERSONAL—IMPACT Though the company first launched in 2019, by the end of 2020—just about a year later—it had already contributed to eliminating 2,532,345 plastic jugs.

“We’ve now hit 3,019,960 plastic jugs that we’ve eliminated, and if you placed them on top of one another, you could get to space and back four times!” McKenzie says.

The company also aims to give back to more than just Mother Earth. The first purchase of every subscription is matched with a donation of laundry strips to places that include women’s shelters and food banks, or to frontline workers, or anyone in need. As of early 2021, Tru Earth had donated 5 million strips— which equals well over $2 million worth of laundry detergent.

The company has received orders from all over the world, and while it initially had to fulfill them from its Canadian headquarters, to lower that environmental transportation impact, it is in the process of opening distribution centers in other countries.

“You get the right dose every single time, your kids can do laundry now, you don’t get the laundry detergent spilled everywhere, the strips are light if you purchase them at a store and walk home, and, you’re going to win back all that [cabinet] space!”

THE FUTURE Now, in just its second year of business, Tru Earth has expanded its product line to include other Earth-friendly products. There’s bamboo cutlery, beeswax food wrap, reusable cotton mesh produce bags, bamboo reusable makeup remover pads, a mesh reusable grocery bag, stainless steel straws, Eco-Strips Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner, and wool dryer balls.

Tru Earth’s laundry strips can be used in any washer, are paraben-free, phosphate-free, free of chlorine bleach, free of dyes, free of 1,4 dioxane, hypoallergenic, gluten-free, vegan, palm oil-free, and are readily biodegradable. The company is also in the process of being Leaping Bunny certified.

“I’m just excited to be able to put a dent in this space,” McKenzie says. “It’s exciting to be making a difference.”

They also work well.

For more information, visit www.tru.earth.

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Most of us have been staying more—or only—at home during this challenging year. The pandemic has us working at home, creating pods with family and a limited number of friends, and rethinking and improving our living spaces and our lives. Here are some eco suggestions.

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LISTEN TO YOUR SEER FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe’s offers four products, including some April Earth Day savings: • Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Color Silver Thermostat with Wi-Fi Compatibility (ENERGY STAR Certified)— Ideal for the connected home and smartphone, the wall unit includes a customizable color touchscreen and easy setup, all with automatic energy-saving settings.

the B-Hyve timer may also be eligible for local rebates.

You control the timer using an Android or iOS app from the computer or at the timer box.

“You can also be set up to adjust watering based on local weather to avoid water waste and deliver the right amount of water to your plants,” he says ($99).

For more information on these and other eco-products, visit www.lowes.com.

Phoenix-based Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing suggests two products, one large, the other smaller, but that both deliver energy savings.

First, consider upgrading to a high-efficiency airconditioning unit with a higher SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating).

“Newer units are more energy-efficient than older units due to the advanced technology,” explains Willy Rodriguez, the company’s operations manager. “Like miles per gallon in a car, the higher the SEER rating, the more you get from each energy dollar.”

The Department of Energy sets the minimum standards geographically; in the Phoenix area, that’s a minimum of 14 SEER on new installations.

“There are many models to choose from, all with different ratings, so it is important to get correct units based on the size of the home. This provides the maximum amount of cooling with the least amount of energy usage.”

Typically, those savings range from $6,000–$10,000.

“All you need is a Wi-Fi connection or you can use the free app for smartphone/tablet to manage the thermostat remotely and take advantage of savings when away and maintain comfort when home,” says Chris Cassell, Lowe’s senior director of Corporate Sustainability (through Earth Day, $129, normally $169).

• Insulfoam R-1.9 Polystyrene Garage Door Foam Board Insulation (ENERGY STAR Certified)—Small air leaks, out to in and in to out, can cost money.

“It’s available in a wide range of sizes and fits any roof, belowgrade and wall-insulation project needs,” he says ($7.82).

• Oxygenics Curve Brushed Nickel 3-Spray Rain Shower Head (WaterSense Certified)—Water and energy are conserved while maximizing performance.

“The installation is fast and easy because no extension arm is required,” Cassell says ($49.98 through Earth Day, normally $59.98).

• Orbit B-Hyve Smart Watering 6-Station Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor/Outdoor Smart Irrigation Timer (WaterSense Certified)—Saving you water and energy,

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Rodriguez also suggests acquiring an air purification/air quality unit.

“EPA studies have found that Indoor Air Pollutants [IAPs] can be a threat to your health and the environment,” he says.

Products such as the Air Scrubber by Aerus can be installed on the supply side of residential and commercial HVAC systems. This application can remove surface and airborne contaminants including VOCs, odors, dust, pet dander, bacteria, viruses, and other allergens (about $1,500 installed).

For more information, see www.dayandnightair.com.

BULBS TO PUMPS Michael Villegas, product innovation PR specialist at the Atlanta-based home-improvement dealer Home Depot, suggests these energy and water-savings products: • EcoSmart 60-Watt LED Lightbulb—In a wide variety of bulb colors and shapes, the EcoSmart light bulb is estimated to cost just $1.08 per year and can save $93 in energy in its lifetime, using up to 85% less energy compared to a standard incandescent bulb.

• KitchenAid 36 Side by Side Refrigerator in Stainless

Steel with PrintShield Finish— With an annual energy cost of only $82, the LED-model features the Preserva Food Care System, a cooling component which helps keep food fresh with minimized odors.

• Glacier Bay 10 1.28 GPF High Efficiency Single Flush Round Front All-in-One Toilet in White, with seat—Make every flush more efficient, as toilets typically account for the greatest water use in the home.

Meeting the EPA’s WaterSense guidelines, the two-piece, white porcelain finish toilet includes a chair-height bowl for maximum comfort.

For eco-living ideas, see www. ecooptions.homedepot.com/greenprojects.

Tom Crabtree, Phoenix regional manager for Water Heaters Only Inc., suggests a recirculating water pump, which will provide hot water quickly by ensuring a constant flow through the plumbing system. Since 1968, the family-owned and -operated company has replaced residential, commercial, and tankless water heaters.

He explains that they can be installed at the water heater or underneath a sink, typically at the faucet located farthest from the water heater.

“Recirculating pumps really help in situations where it takes several minutes for the hot water to reach a faucet in the home,” he says.

One type of recirculating pump requires a return line installed so that the pump can keep the hot water flowing without using the cold water pipes. The other type of pump uses the plumbing that is already in the home. Manufacturers include Grundfos, Watts, and Taco.

“The eco-savings related to the use of recirculating pumps is the amount of water that can be saved by using a recirculating pump to reduce the amount of water that is wasted while waiting for the water to get hot,” Crabtree says, noting that a recirculating pump can save as many as 12,000–15,000 gallons of water per year (approximately $700–$900, using current plumbing).

See www.waterheaters-phoenix.com.

From Bosch, consider the 500 Series compact laundry pair with heat pump drying technology.

The ENERGY STAR®-certified Bosch laundry line incorporates this eco-efficient ventless drying solution, featuring a patented SelfCleaning Condenser™ ($1,399). “‘Being green’ is not new to Bosch.

Sustainability has been part of our company’s DNA since Robert Bosch founded the company more than 130 years ago,” says Anja Prescher, Bosch brand director for Irvine, California-based BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich, Germany-based BSH Home Appliances Group.

See www.bosch-home.com/US for local dealers and more information.

A GUIDEBOOK TO CHANGING YOUR PARADIGMS And, to assist you in creating new holistic paradigms for life at home and away from home, consider The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Guided Journal by Sean Covey, Mango Publishing (2020, ISBN: 978-1642503173). This guided, 52week workbook is inspired by his father Stephen R. Covey’s 1989 bestseller.

The chapters take you through each of those eight lifealtering habits: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; Put First Things First; Private Victory to Public Victory; Think Win-Win; Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the Saw. The goal: embrace relationships, confidence and secure happiness.

The author, Sean, is senior vice president of innovations and products at FranklinCovey. After quarterbacking the Brigham Young football team to two bowl games, he graduated from BYU with a degree in English and later earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

With the pressures added by the pandemic to everyday ones, consider the lesson for Week 51, as the elder Covey noted, Take Time for Yourself: “This is the single most powerful investment we can ever make in life – investment in ourselves.” ($18.95, www.mangopublishinggroup.com).

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Are You a Solutionary?

Making the difference through education and collaboration

BY SUZANNE PICKETT MARTINSON, MMC, M.ED.

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The pandemic, climate change, discrimination, resource depletion— these issues and more are everyday challenges that affect our lives. What can we do to address these problems, and how can we support our children as they navigate these uncertain times?

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For Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (www.humaneeducation.org), becoming a solutionary is the next step for those who want to play a role in solving problems that will lead to a more sustainable, equitable and humane world for humans, animals, and the environment.

“A solutionary brings a solutionary lens to problems. That means they recognize that problems are solvable, they take the views of all stakeholders into consideration, and they see that either/or approaches are generally counterproductive,” says Weil. “They also bring solutionary thinking to problems.

This means that they continually practice and develop their critical, systems, strategic and creative thinking capacities.”

Supporting solutionaries and their efforts is a primary mission of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), a nonprofit education organization dedicated to empowering people of all ages to create solutions for the most good and least harm in their lives, communities and the world.

The organization’s free downloadable guidebook, How to be a Solutionary: A Guide for People Who Want to Make a Positive Difference, is designed for youth and adults with step-by-step actions and resources to facilitate the solutionary process.

Educators can access free lesson plans, activities and curricula for all age levels from early childhood through college and adult in more than 25 subjects—including animal protection, environmental protection, human rights, citizenship, social

entrepreneurship, media literacy, math, science, and art.

Set to debut in spring 2021, the online Solutionary Microcredential program for teachers is a three-module, 30-hour course that will satisfy continuing education unit (CEU) credits.

In association with Antioch University, the Institute for Humane Education offers online graduate programs with a focus in humane education for higher level degrees, including a Graduate Certificate, M.Ed., M.A., and Ed.D. Humane education is the study of human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection, and those connections and interrelationships with society and culture.

“We are the only graduate program in comprehensive humane education at the moment, anywhere in the world,” says Mary Pat Champeau, IHE Director of Graduate Programs. “One of our distinguishing features is that we include animals as a population deserving of consideration and non-violent treatment.”

Participating as a solutionary to solve the challenges of our lifetime has the potential to create positive change for a sustainable world. Providing opportunities for all generations to contribute as problem solvers will ensure that the solutions will embrace the diversity of thought and experience. Working together as solutionaries, we can make the difference.

Visit www.humaneeducation.org to contact the Institute for Humane Education.

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Homes are reimagined into locales for restaurants

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Part of what makes recycling so amazing is that it allows us to give items a new purpose without letting them go to waste. The idea of repurposing can be applied to almost anything—even residential homes. Here, a diverse selection of former houses that have found new life as restaurants in the Valley area.

THE FARISH HOUSE Located in the center of Downtown Phoenix, the historic, turn-of-the-century William A. Farish house is now a restaurant. In the mood to relax with a hearty meal? This cozy, comfortable bistro offers a selection of soups, salads, appetizers, dinners, desserts, cocktails, and spirits. The owner aspires to use food efficiently, feeding extra scraps to her backyard tortoises.

816 N. 3rd St., Phoenix; www.farishhouse.com

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THE CORONADO Located in the historic Coronado district in what was formerly a home, this vegan restaurant embraces flavor and variety—think cauliflower wraps with buffalo sauce or breakfast tostadas with avocado and tofu scramble. The menu boasts a diverse array of food, including breakfasts, tacos, burgers, burritos, salads, pastries, coffee, and locally sourced spirits. Enjoy your meal along with a furry friend— The Coronado has a dog-friendly patio.

2201 N. 7th St., Phoenix; www.thecoronadophx.com

Scottsdale’s Charitable Alternative for Home Décor Shopping Got Legs- A not-for-profit home furnishings store selling highquality, gently used furniture and home decor.

100% of proceeds support local Arizona families and Veterans who have overcome chronic homelessness and found permanent housing

Custom Handmade Pens by Veterans Priced from $20 - $50 each

Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Please consider redirecting your state income tax to support Bridging AZ. If you pay Arizona taxes you can receive a dollar for dollar Tax Credit - not a deduction but an actual credit.

You can donate toward the Charitable Tax Credit even if you donate to other tax credit programs. Up to $400 per person or $8oo per married couple.

Unique Assortment of Wood Pens

Featured- Hard Rock Maple Pens!

Handcrafted using the donated Basketball court floor from Grand Canyon University Price- $25 each

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Got Legs Furniture 8421 N. McDonald Drive Scottsdale AZ 85250 Open Noon – 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday

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WRIGLEY MANSION Originally designed by chewing gum personality William Wrigley Jr. as a gift to his wife Ada, Wrigley Mansion incorporates Spanish architecture and a magnificent view of the mountains and city. Today the home, which can be toured, also houses Geordie's Restaurant and Lounge, Jamie's Wine Bar, Sunday Brunch, and opening this month, Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion. Whether you dine in or order catering, you’ll see—and taste—how they earned awards from Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, as well as other organizations. Julie Wrigley has donated $50 million to Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability.

HOUSE OF TRICKS Named after the owners, Robert and Robin Trick, this restaurant is located near Arizona State University’s campus, and is set in a 1920s cottage. While the original location opened in 1987, the couple expanded in 1994, purchasing the historically recognized adobe brick structure built in 1903 that was next door. House of Tricks is open for dinner only, and offers menu selections such as Seared Foie Gras, Red Argentine Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, and Blueberry Cobbler.

The owners have a strong presence in the community, supporting various nonprofits in the Valley. They also source many ingredients locally.

2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix; www.wrigleymansion.com

114 E. 7th St., Tempe; www.houseoftricks.com

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Recipes

Vegetarian Moroccan Stew RECIPE AND PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCI SYMINGTON OF TEXAZ TASTE, WWW.TEXAZTASTE.COM

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 Tbsp. harissa ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground ginger 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 12 oz. bag chopped butternut squash 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds 2 cups cauliflower, chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes, or unitl softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste, harissa, cinnamon, ginger, and ½ cup of the low sodium vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Add the butternut squash, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, and remaining vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add the cilantro and chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and season with salt and pepper. Serve atop a bed of couscous.

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Oil RECIPE AND PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICIA CONTE WITH GRAB A PLATE, WWW.AZGRABAPLATE.COM

For the Parsley Oil ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup parsley (leave stems on) For the Soup 1 large head cauliflower, leaves and stem trimmed, cut into florets ½ medium onion, cut into a few wedges 1 large carrot, diced large 1 large celery stalk, diced 4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 ½ cups vegetable broth ½ cup water ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. coriander ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. flour 2 oz. heavy cream ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese For the Parsley Oil Blanch the parsley (add to boiling water for about 30 seconds, until bright green). Remove the parsley and run it under very cold water for a minute or so. Dry the parsley.

Add the oil and the parsley to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the mixture to a jar and refrigerate overnight (or several hours). Remove from the refrigerator and allow it to sit until the oil has softened back to a liquid form. Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth. Squeeze the mixture to release as much oil as possible. Discard the remaining solid pieces. Drizzle over the soup just before serving.

For the Soup Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add all the vegetables to a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Toss with your hands. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, checking at about the 20 min. point. The cauliflower will be ready when it has softened and caramelized. You’ll likely need to remove the carrot, celery, and garlic if it seems to be roasting faster than the cauliflower and onion. Remove the remaining vegetables from the oven and transfer all of them to a blender along with 2 cups of the broth (or whatever the max capacity is for your blender). Carefully blend until smooth.

Set aside. Add the butter to a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. When melted, add the flour and whisk for a minute or so. Transfer the contents from the blender to the Dutch oven, along with the remaining broth and ½ cup water.

Heat through for a few minutes. Add the cheese and stir.

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2021 Travel Trends for Airbnb The good, the bad, and things to think about

BY WOOJIN LEE, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, AND SEOJIN LEE, RESEARCHER, CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Airbnb stands for Air Bed and Breakfast, and was founded in San Francisco, Calif. in 2007. It is an online rental marketplace that functions as part of the sharing economy—it provides short-term accommodations, including various types of rooms, apartments, and houses for guests looking for a place to stay.

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Based on AirDNA data, in March 2020 when COVID was labeled a global pandemic, European short-term rental reservations dropped by 80%, and in popular Airbnb U.S. cities, revenue decreased by 50%. Despite early declines, as the pandemic continued, renting a home of some type became a popular vacation option. Here are three top trends for travel and places to go with an Airbnb booking.

RELOCATION AND TRYING A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD As the pandemic persists and becomes more prevalent, companies and their workers have adapted to working from home. According to The New York Times and a Morning Consult survey, one in three of these new remote workers would move to a new place if remote working continues.

When people consider relocating to be closer to family or to take the opportunity to explore a new community, they are considering Airbnb for their initial housing before committing to a more permanent move or making decisions on what type of housing to rent or buy. The pandemic has created an exodus from urban or city areas, into suburbs (24% of pandemic mobile households) and rural areas (21%), according to Airbnb data.

INCREASE OF DOMESTIC TRAVEL With many barriers to long-distance travel, people are interested in taking close-to-home, easily driveable vacations. Accommodations that are unique are particularly popular, including treehouses, yurts, and lakeside gateway houses. According to Airbnb, there’s a strong market for reservations within 200 miles of home. Single-home rentals are generally perceived as a safer option for avoiding airborne viruses and keeping social distance, compared to other vacation accommodation options.

INTRODUCTION OF THE TRAVEL POD Homes are a comfortable place. Many families have endured a year of avoiding gatherings. For those families who have gathered for a vacation, an Airbnb is viewed as a safer way to connect with groups of loved ones—families, friends, and like-minded individuals. This style of quarantine vacations has been titled a “travel pod.” A travel pod is travel with others, while minimizing many of the risks associated with traditional group travel. Travel pods can rent a large villa, charter a boat, buy out a small hotel, or camp at a national park.

With this new travel trend, more prospective guests are eyeing short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway. When a guest books an entire private home, it is sheltered from interaction with staff and other guests.

Staying in a private rental home is likely to be safer than booking a hotel, given there is generally less direct person-to-person contact. On the flip side, guests might be inclined more than ever to scrutinize the details of this kind of short-term rental.

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THINKING OF BOOKING A SHORT-TERM RENTAL? HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER Is it safe to stay at short-term rentals during the pandemic?

For those wondering whether vacation rentals are safe during the coronavirus pandemic, the answer really depends. In response to the pandemic crisis, the Airbnb platform ensures that all guests and hosts must wear masks and practice social distancing when interacting with each other. Airbnb’s safety policy has two options. First, Airbnb’s “Enhanced Cleaning Initiative” requires hosts to implement a five-step process. This process includes cleaning dust and debris, sanitizing with the right disinfectant, adhering to room-by-room checklists, resetting rooms for each guest, and committing to higher cleaning standards (proper ventilation during cleanings, only using recommended cleaning supplies, and wearing PPE).

As a second measure, hosts can choose to opt into the “Booking Buffer.” This option imposes a longer vacancy period between stays, so guests can feel more secure knowing there has been no activity other than cleaning in the property during that time. Reservations will be automatically blocked during that time frame, currently set at 72 hours. These homes are identified with a badge that displays that the home has been vacant for 72 hours in between guest stays.

Is it ethical to stay at short-term rentals in remote rural communities?

Some travelers are seeking short-term rentals to escape and self-isolate in remote areas. Their trips to a small, rural area introduces a new set of concerns. In doing so, they could risk bringing the coronavirus with them if they are nonsymptomatic or still in the incubation phase. In an extreme scenario, their actions might jeopardize a rural community and overburden its smaller, local health care systems.

Overall, the short-term home rental industry is making a positive impact in the fight against the coronavirus and giving consumers options. Short-term rentals and hotels remained open for frontline workers like doctors, nurses, and police officers to self-isolate from family members while working to contain the pandemic. Other properties are being offered to the homeless and victims of domestic violence. Innovation has occurred across Airbnb and other short-term rental operations. Guidance on enhanced cleaning instructions, supplies needed by emergency personnel, and advice on contact-free checkingin procedures are some of those innovations.

Visit www.airbnb.com for more information.

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Award-winning Sustainability Aline Architecture Concepts awarded for its local, sustainable projects

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During the Architecture Press Release’s 2020 Global Future Design Awards, Scottsdale-based company Aline Architecture Concepts received two awards for their work on two Valley buildings.

The local architecture firm was awarded second place in the “Commercial Built Space” category for their design work on The Clayton House, a wedding and event venue in Old Town Scottsdale. They also nabbed a third-place award in the “Commercial Office Space” category for their work on the Chasse Building Team’s headquarters in Tempe.

According to Aline Principal Brian Laubenthal, Architecture Press Release awarded The Clayton House with high honors because of their modern renovations and sustainable efforts, citing that the awards “recognized the radical transformation from a well-worn, nondescript warehouse to a vibrant, bustling center.”

The sustainable redesign included stripping the space back to its pure structure, which revealed the steel skeleton that gives way to unexpected volume for the new event venue and “office mixed-use cluster.”

The renovations also reportedly included the addition of a large patio with an operable glass façade, which provides more accessibility for patrons to seamlessly move between the interior and the space’s garden area.

The Architecture Press Release similarly recognized the Chasse Building headquarters for its sustainability, along with its repurposed design.

“The 2020 Global Design Awards recognized the sustainable design and repurposing of a former manufacturing facility into a new well-being supportive and naturally lit office space,” Laubenthal says.

Aline achieved this by connecting the building interior to the exterior through multiple sliding glass door panels that made way for new patio spaces around the building. This promoted ease of fresh air, visual connections to plant life, and an abundance of natural light.

The office also incorporates sustainable elements like a solar panel array, skylight tubes, high-efficiency mechanical systems, LED lighting with motion sensors, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and repurposed finish materials throughout.

To learn more, visit www.madewithaline.com.

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Transportation

Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Explosion

The Arizona Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan

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According to www.energy.gov, the United States used nearly nine billion barrels of petroleum last year, with two thirds of that used for transportation needs. Such reliance on petroleum makes America vulnerable to price spikes, and supply disruptions.

Electric vehicles (EV) help reduce the reliance and threat because almost all electricity in the country is produced from domestic sources such as nuclear, natural gas, and other renewable sources—making EVs imperative to a sustainable future.

Electric vehicles provide substantial benefits to not only owners, but to utility customers in general. They vastly improve air quality and can also aid in the growth of the Arizona economy. Because of this, the Arizona Corporation Commission ordered the state’s Public Service Corporations to develop a strategic, long-term Transportation Electrification (TE) plan for Arizona.

Arizona’s electric utilities, along with regulatory agencies, policymakers, automakers, third-party charging service providers, and other stakeholders, must work together to support EV adoption while also integrating this new load into the existing electricity system. APS and Tucson Electric Power hired E3 and ILLUME Advising to conduct research and help launch the Arizona Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan along with participation by SRP. The Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan is a multiphase initiative intended to provide a roadmap for electric transportation in Arizona. The plan is focused on realizing the associated air quality and economic development benefits for all residents as well as understanding the impact of the electric vehicle charging grid.

“Transition to electric vehicles isn't just cars,” says Kathy Knoop, APS Energy Innovation Advisor. “It's also garbage trucks, street sweepers and busses.”

There are currently approximately 1.7 million EVs across America, with 35,000 of those vehicles in Arizona. In comparison, California has about 700,000 electric vehicles in use on its roads. But EV numbers are projected to grow exponentially in Arizona over the next 10 years, and with that growth comes changes to the conventional transportation system. The Statewide Transportation Electrification Plan will help prepare the state to be ready for those changes.

Phase One of the plan started in December 2019 and provides a conceptual framework, including planned or proposed near-term utility actions to support the growth

of EVs in the state. Phase Two was recently rolled out, and builds upon the initial roadmap, with input from key stakeholders including non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and utilities. Phase Two also incorporates in-depth analyses of potential transportation electrification opportunities including air quality and economic benefits.

“We felt in order to do a comprehensive plan we needed a bigger process involving all entities to get their thoughts and input,” Knoop says. “The process was a way for us to know how to prepare for what's to come, to identify gaps and to get to where we need to be.”

The popularity of EVs is growing fast as people better understand the technology behind them and realize the benefits of ownership. Ten years ago as EVs were first introduced, there was limited selection (and only two in Arizona), but by 2023 there will be 130 models available from the vehicle manufacturers.

“Look at GM, by 2035 all (GM) vehicles will have plugs,” says Knoop. “We don't want to wait 10 years from now when everyone owns an electric vehicle, we need to plan now so we can meet the needs as it happens.”

Arizona municipalities are already on board and anticipating the growth. The cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and others are moving forward with their own planning.

The city of Avondale recently added an EV charging station to encourage more residents to switch to EVs in an effort to reduce the city's carbon footprint. Flagstaff has begun the transition of its public bus fleet to electric along with Tucson who put their first electric bus into service last May. Phoenix Union High School District added its first electric bus back in January 2020.

In addition to helping residents understand the impactful benefits of EVs and preparing the state as a whole for EV growth over the years, the Arizona Transportation Electrification Plan will help APS serve customers with 100% clean, carbon-free energy by 2050, a goal the company set in January 2020.

For more information on the Arizona Transportation Electrification Plan visit www.illumeadvising.com/azte/.

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Environment

YellowBird Takes Flight The Scottsdale-based gig economy company is reimagining the workforce through their on-demand EHS marketplace

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Michael Zalle is in the business of problem solving. And throughout his 25-plus years of professional experience, he’s strived to implement techfocused solutions that are guided by the philosophy of “working smarter, not harder.” This same principle is most apparent in Zalle’s current venture, YellowBird, where he serves as the company’s founder and CEO.

YellowBird is an on-demand environmental health and safety (EHS) marketplace that works with companies to solve the real world challenge of keeping employees, customers, and the environment safe. The company achieves this by leveraging technology and an AI matching of skills, training, industry-specific knowledge, and geography with experts in the fields of risk, regulation, and EHS programs to fulfill the needs of local businesses.

“We're taking skills and certifications, and we are indexing those skills and that level of expertise to not only help people present themselves in the best way that they can, but also to help businesses find them in the most efficient way that they can,” says Zalle.

The concept for the company came to Zalle two years ago after he connected with several environmental health and safety professionals who were lamenting their challenges within the field—with the most common complaint being a lack of quality, available talent at specific geographic locations.

While there was a clear disconnect in the industry, Zalle saw an opportunity to tie the accessibility provided by popular consumer “gig” services—like Uber and Grubhub, among

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others—to EHS in an effort to improve the greater workforce.

“I thought, ‘What if we created an Uber of safety or an Uber of environmental health and safety? What would it look like?

What could I do to help different types of people actually monetize their skills?’ That was really the beginning of it all.”

Today, YellowBird operates under the leadership of Zalle and his co-founder and COO, Michelle Tinsley, who brought her own tech expertise to the company after working at Intel Corporation for 26 years.

The company is continuing to soar as it services the $55 billion global EHS skilled labor markets via the team’s techfocused approach—which has already proven to help the brand operate at a speed fifteen times faster and with 25% less money than a traditional temp or consulting firm.

“I think the past year has kind of pointed out to all of us the importance of having the right people serving the right needs. Through our technology and services, YellowBird can help connect businesses to that talent.”

Visit www.goyellowbird.com for more information about YellowBird.

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BY JENNIFER & JOHN BURKHART

Health Food This month we thought we'd choose a fun random assortment of healthy, organic food. Maybe you're looking for a healthier version of a favorite food, or just want something new. We definitely found a few winners to add to our shopping list, and some that just missed the mark.

Forager Project

Poppi

Malk

organic dairy-free sour cream

prebiotic soda, raspberry rose

He said: Sour cream is all about that texture to me. I can always tell when someone tries to pass off yogurt as sour cream. This one probably had a really good chance of tricking me. It was tangy and creamy like the real deal, but was just slightly watery. Probably the best nondairy sour cream I've tried.

He said: This was probably the besttasting raspberry soda I've ever had. It has an apple cider vinegar prebiotic, but I would drink this with prebiotics or without.

I would drink this here or there. I would drink it on a boat; I would drink it with a goat. Oh boy, I've gone all Dr. Seuss.

organic almond malk, unsweetened vanilla

She said: Even though this lacked the true rich flavor you'd expect, it still tasted darn good in a burrito, and on top of some red chile beef. I love that it was creamy, and had the signature tang from live active cultures. Winner!

She said: Yum! The sweet and slightly tart raspberry flavor was delicious! I was surprised it wasn't as bubbly as a soda, but just tingly from the apple cider vinegar. A tasty (though spendy) alternative to kombucha to get a healthy gut boost!

He said: There's no way I can write this review without referencing that old Julian Smith sketch (YouTube it). This Malk wasn't the best. It left little floaties in my coffee, it was a tad watery for a bowl of cereal, but it had a good milk flavor as a plain drink. So “Get the man a glass of Malk!”

She said: I'm used to store-brand almond milk, and this one was similar but had a cleaner taste. I love that there are no binders or gums, which can cause problems for some folks. I couldn't enjoy it plain—no sugar equals no flavor—but it was great for cereal or vegan sauces.

Cons? Plastic bottle, and too spendy.

Rhythm organic cauliflower bites, buffalo ranch He said: These reminded me a lot of a pork rind, light and airy with good crunch, a vinegar zing, and just a hint of spiciness on the end. So now that I've tried cauliflower pork rinds, cauliflower pizza dough, cauliflower rice... does anyone just eat plain cauliflower anymore?

She said: Spicy, ranchy—the flavor was spot on, despite no dairy. Woo hoo! Sure, it still tasted of cauliflower, but mostly that rich, satiating flavor. And how was that crispy crunchy texture so addicting? I did expect a bit more than 20 florets of cauliflower in the small bag, but this is artisanal brassica we're talking about, right? Only tiny bites allowed!

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March Events Throughout Arizona

CENTRAL ARIZONA March 18 Dig Online: Self-Sufficient Gardening & Urban Farmings There’s no better time to learn how to garden!

Learn the basics of using sustainable and organic methods that will keep your garden healthy and your family fed. Urban farming will save you time and money, while also benefiting the environment.

This virtual event will feature speaker and master gardener Kari Spencer, the proprietor of the Micro Farm Project. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit https://extension.arizona.edu/maricopamg.

SOUTHERN ARIZONA

March 5-7

March 5 and 13

AZ Poppy Fest Are you ready to enjoy the beauty of spring in Arizona? Visit Globe Miami (and Roosevelt Lake and Peridot) for the firstever AZ Poppy Fest. Take in the incredible poppy blooms and enjoy poppy-themed food, drinks, photo opportunities, hikes, and Downtown Globe events. For more information, visit www. visitarizona.com/events/az-poppy-fest1/.

March 20-21 Artists of the Superstitions Spring Fling Studio Tour Celebrate Spring and meet with local artists at this event, where you can experience artistic talents in studio settings. The Superstition Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for visitors to witness the nature that inspires local artists. There are at least 20 studios to visit, all located in Apache Junction or Gold Canyon, where 70 artists from these communities will showcase their work. Admission is free, and the event is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A diverse selection of art, including paintings, sculptures, fabric, jewelry, pottery, and more, will be available for purchase. CDC guidelines will be followed. For more information, visit www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com.

March 24 Rainwater Harvesting Have you ever wondered how to harvest rainwater? Sponsored by the City of Glendale Water Services Department, this class will teach attendees how to harvest rainwater to create berms, basins, and swales that will reduce flooding and erosion in your yard, along with using rainwater to benefit your plants. To attend, you must register for this event and include your email address in order to receive the Zoom login information. Register at www.goodfoodfinderaz.com/ upcoming-events/2021/3/24/rainwater-harvesting.

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Tucson Mountain Botany Hike There are so many cool plants to see and learn about on the west side of town. From 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., join this 2-mile outing to learn all about the different shrubs, trees, cacti, and wildflowers that grow in Tucson, and their amazing methods of surviving the desert. Each Botany Hike outing begins at a different trailhead, and group size is limited to nine participants per hike. Admission is $30 for members of the Desert Museum, and $33 for nonmembers. Choose your trailhead at www.desertmuseum.org/ center/edu/tempclasses.php.

March 6 Tree Planting: Barrio Hollywood

Help increase the city’s tree canopy and build strong communities by volunteering to plant trees. Tree planting is fun for all ages, and volunteers always leave knowing they’ve had an impact that lasts generations. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. The group will supply all the necessary tools, gloves, and filtered drinking water. Meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church parking lot, on the corner of North Grande and West Huron streets. RSVP at https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful. org/?events=tree-planting-barrio-hollywood.

March 7 Clean Up the Santa Cruz River De-litter the Santa Cruz River in Tucson! From 9 to 11 a.m., volunteers can meet up at one of three points by the Santa Cruz: North of El Camino del Cerro, Heritage Project Reach, and Mission View Wash. All tools and supplies will be provided—just wear closed-toed shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Face masks and social distancing are required. For more information, visit https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/?events=15434.

NORTHERN ARIZONA March 4

March 24

Chill on the Hill

Northern Arizona Solar Co-op Informational Webinar

Sound Bites Grill presents a night to chill on the hill with food, handcrafted cocktails, and live music featuring Eric Miller on acoustic guitar and Adriel Zang on percussion from 6 to 9 p.m.

To make your dinner reservation, call 928.282.2713. Seating is limited and social distancing is enforced. For more information, visit www.visitsedona.com/events-calendar/chill-on-the-hill1/.

March 10 KSB Speaker Series-Lisa Schnebly Heidinger Celebrate the unique beauty and charm of Sedona! Speaker Lisa Schnebly Heidinger—a journalist who is the greatgranddaughter of Sedona and T.C. Schnebly, who gave the early settlement along Oak Creek its name—will speak on Artists, Celebrities, and Good Places to Drink. This is a virtual event.

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88187980841; the webinar passcode is 032021. For more information, visit www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/events/.

March 8 Grand Canyon Life in Changing Climate Talk The Grand Canyon has undergone remarkable environmental transitions since the last Ice Age, and its biological assemblages continue to respond to ongoing global climate change. In this lecture, Dr. Larry Stevens, the Museum of Northern Arizona’s curator of biology, will describe research on the biology of the Grand Canyon region that not only shows us what and how life in the Grand Canyon region has been affected by past climate changes, but also how the region will respond to ongoing climate changes. This is a virtual, free event that will be live-streamed on the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Facebook. For more information, visit www.flagstaff365.com/event/grand-canyonlife-in-changing-climate-talk/.

March 11 Raptors at the Rails Head to Verde Canyon Railroad Depot to experience Raptors at the Rails. This educational presentation from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and provides the chance to see hawks, owls, vultures, and falcons up-close. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.visitsedona.com/events-calendar/raptors-at-the-rails/.

March 12 Celebrating Beethoven Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday virtually with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. This concert will feature four of Beethoven’s nine symphonic masterpieces, in a “Symphony of Symphonies.” For tickets, visit www.flagstaffsymphony.org/ event/celebrating-beethoven/.

Curious about going solar? Now is your chance to learn more. The City of Flagstaff and the Sustainability Program are partnering with the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, the City of Sedona, and Coconino County to offer the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op.

At this free webinar, learn about going solar and how the co-op model makes the process easier and less expensive. Participants will also learn about the benefits of solar for a home or small business, the technology, economics, financing, and more. The co-op is free to join, and members are not obligated to buy solar panels. Register online at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/naz.

BUSINESS March 4 Arizona Green Chamber Sip & Connect Series: Public & Private Partnerships to Drive Sustainability & Circular Economy Projects Sip and connect with other green business owners from 5 to 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Register at www.azgreenchamber.org/event-3948431. Don’t forget to bring a beverage!

March 9 SCALE UP Cohort 4 SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program that leads a seven-week workshop series for locally owned and independent businesses throughout Arizona. Held virtually, SCALE UP cohorts provide businesses with the opportunity to implement collaboration, planning, and financing. One- to twohour workshops will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., and 10-15 businesses will participate. Cohort 4 begins on March 9 and runs through April 20. For more information, visit www.localfirstaz.com/events/scale-up-phoenix-cohort.

March 23 Arizona Green Chamber Sip & Connect Series: Community Networking with Breakout Sessions Join the Arizona Green Chamber for a virtual networking session.

This Sip & Connect series allows participants to connect with other business owners, and it’s all about you! How are things going for you and your business and family? The session will be held via Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required. Be sure to bring your favorite beverage and connect with your green community. For more information, visit www.azgreenchamber. org/event-4169871.

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“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”

— Lady Bird Johnson

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