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GOOD Sustainable Home Buying
It’s no secret that we’ve reached a point of urgency in maintaining the health of our environment. If we don’t make significant adjustments to our lifestyles now, future generations will likely suffer as a result of the irreversible effects of climate change. One of the ways you can make a positive impact is to seek out green homes when looking for a new abode.
HOME A Heated Debate
Recently, you may have seen a large number of news outlets reporting on recent findings that gas stoves are unhealthy. Just this month, the American Public Health Association released a statement calling the stoves “a public health concern.” In Washington D.C., both the Biden Administration and numerous representatives have ruled out the possibility of a nationwide ban.
TECHNOLOGY Nokia Outlines Strategy for Sustainable Future
Nokia announced its Sustainable Finance Framework that symbolizes the company’s commitment to ecofriendly values and development by connecting financial strategy to its updated ESG policies - a move that Pia Tanskanen, head of environment at Nokia in Finland, says means “doing well by doing good.”
Green Living was happy to attend the February PhxArt AfterHours event on February 3. This exciting event happens four times a year at the Phoenix Art Museum and features free admission to galleries and exhibitions, live music, workshops, entertainment, and food and drink experiences.
Green Living attended Concours in the Hills benefitting Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation with the Scottsdale EV Association on February 5.
Quantino EV Supercar Travels 600 Miles On a Tank of Salt Water
The Swiss company nanoFlowcell developed this 8-Volt electric car without a battery. The car runs by electrically charging ionic liquid – salt water – to store energy. The decision was made to forego using a lithium-ion starter battery, given the negative effects of lithium mining. Don’t sell your Tesla just yet, though, as the Quantino is a million dollar EV.
Net-Zero Campus for Child Crisis Arizona Breaks Ground
Child Crisis Arizona broke ground on a new campus in Mesa, furthering its mission to provide children and youth a safe environment that is free from abuse and neglect. The two-story, 2.4-acre campus will be one of the first for any nonprofit in Arizona to put sustainability at the forefront for future generations.
First 3D Printed Tiny Home on Airbnb
The Fibonacci House in Nelson, B.C., Canada is available for rent. This 35-square-meter house has enough room for two adults and two children with a sitting area, loft bedroom, fully functional kitchen, and bathroom. All proceeds from rentals will go to World Housing to build housing in developing nations.
Mercury Capture Breakthrough
Recently, specialties chemical company Albemarle Corporation announced the development of a breakthrough product called MercLok that captures mercury, offering a way to reduce harmful mercury levels in our soil, water, and food chain. MercLok immobilizes mercury, stopping it from traveling through soil and into groundwater.
The Future of Pedal Bins
The new Vipp garbage can is modeled after the original 1939 Danish Wipp15 pedal bin. It’s made with 75% recycled materials. Wood sawdust leftovers from Vipp’s tabletop manufacturing, along with the plastic waste from sofa production, are compressed and shaped to create this sleek design.
In what ways do you feel your business uplifts other women?
I work to uplift other women by building trust, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing wellness from within. I create a safe, warm, and peaceful atmosphere for women to slow down, re-center, and receive self-care in a one-on-one sacred space. I get to know my clients on a personal level over a series of treatments, and that creates a deeper sense of trust and mutual respect that is essential to success in the treatment room.
What are some of the ways in which you work to support the environment or be eco-friendly?
My passion is educating others and using sustainable skincare that is good for the environment and also reduces inflammation, irritation, and sensitivities, without harming the protective barrier. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, and getting results with nontoxic, bio-available, and organic pharmaceutical-grade ingredients that feed the skin with the right nutrients to create permanent change.
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What is most important to you as a woman entrepreneur?
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What advice would you give to other women on the verge of starting their own business?
When you have a dream, an optimistic mindset, a plan, and determination to make it happen, anything is possible, and it starts with believing in your vision. Don’t underestimate the power of intention, manifesting, journaling, and doing the hard work.
What is your favorite thing about owning your own business?
The freedom to be creative and expand my thinking every day. There are always new challenges, and every day is different. Starting my own business has challenged me to grow in my personal life, my relationship with my fiancé, and with my family. I love the creative process of taking a client through their customized skincare journey and helping my clients to make their skin goals a reality.
