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THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO BEGIN TURNING PLASTICS INTO FUEL THE CITY OF PHOENIX PUBLIC The need to find a way to re-use these of this movement to prevent more ma- “Renewlogy is excited about bringing WORKS DEPARTMENT IS EXCITED materials comes on the heels of China terials being simply thrown away.” our technology to Phoenix and creating TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PART- no longer accepting certain recycled a more circular economy around plastic NERSHIP WITH RENEW PHOENIX materials from the United States. This The plan is for Renew Phoenix, a joint waste locally,” said Priyanka Bakaya, THAT AIMS TO TURN PLASTICS forced city leadership to think creative- venture between Generated Materi- Founder and CEO of Renewlogy. DESTINED FOR THE LANDFILL ly to find new solutions for its recycled als Recovery and Renewlogy, to work “Phoenix will serve as a model for citINTO FUEL. This innovative repur- materials. Thanks to the foresight of the together to build a facility to process ies around the country looking for local posing of what’s known as “Plastics Phoenix City Council, this new project the materials on the city’s Resource In- solutions for plastic waste.” 3-7,” or low-value plas- is now ready to take shape. novation Campus. tics, is the latest venture in the city’s “Reimagine Phoenix” initiative to increase its diversion rate to 40 percent by the end of 2020, and ultimately reach zero waste by 2050. “I believe in taking bold chances to make big change. The idea of making fuel with the plastics we are throwing away is certainly an ‘out of the box’ idea that I am thrilled to say will also bring jobs and revenue “The future is all about recycling, sustainability and doing our part to ensure future generations have a healthy ” “ Once at full production, the project is expected to divert ten tons per day of mixed plastic waste, which equates to 60 barrels of liquid fuel. “I am excited for what this partnership brings to Phoenix,” said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, whose district is home to the city’s Resource Innovation Campus. “This new, innovative venture will encourage other businesses to bring-next generation technology to Phoenix to help us reach our diversion goal of 40 percent by 2020.” Renew Phoenix was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Their plan is to use a proprietary chemical recycling process to reverse the plastic back into its basic Once at full production, the project is expected to divert ten tons per day of mixed plastic waste, which equates to 60 barrels of liquid fuel. This partnership will not only help Phoenix, but the Valley altogether. Renew Phoenix will be able to scale their production to allow regional remanufacturing of Plastics 3-7 to be processed as well. “We are proud to continue bucking the trend and pushing forward with innovation, economic development and repurposing our waste,” said Ginger Spencer, city of Phoenix Public Works Director. “We are committed to buildto our city,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate planet,” said Councilwoman Thelda molecular structure, which will allow ing a circular economy and achieving Gallego. “During a time when cities Williams, who serves as the chair of the them to convert the plastic waste into our Reimagine Phoenix goals. This new are giving up on recycling, Phoenix Water, Wastewater, Infrastructure and fuel. Renew Phoenix will also bring as venture to turn plastics into fuel is eyeis again leading the way in setting Sustainability (WWIS) Subcommittee. many as 15 full-time jobs to the valley, opening and we hope it will serve as a the gold standard for innovation and “I am certain that once others see what after investing more than five million model for other cities to reimagine their creativity.” we are doing, they will want to be part dollars in capital to the project. own recycling programs.”
CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY THIS ANNUAL DAY OF AWARENESS TAKES PLACE NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY, MAY 10 THE CROWN JEWEL OF CAREFREE AND from those submitted in April during the anAMAZING OASIS IN THE DESERT, CARE- nual Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest; FREE DESERT GARDENS JOIN COMMUNI- and docent-led tours of the garden with Lee TIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES Brownson, former Executive Director of WalIN A CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC lace Desert Gardens. Plein air art creation by GARDENS DAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 10 FROM local artisans and live music will round out the 10 A.M.–3 P.M. IN DOWNTOWN CAREFREE. celebrations.
This day of public garden awareness traditionally occurs on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day weekend, inviting communities nationwide to explore the diverse beauty of their local green spaces and to take advantage of local conservation, education and environmental preservation resources.
Among the activities planned for the day are: a presentation of Desert Medicinal Plants Western Herbalism program, Botanica, at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts; an awards ceremony honoring the winning photos selected National Public Gardens Day was established in 2009 as a day to promote awareness about North America’s arboreta, zoos, and historic, botanic and public gardens. Members of the American Public Gardens Association, a Pennsylvania non-profit organization that supports, resources and promotes public gardens in North America, created the event as a way to increase
by JoAnn Sanchez, creator and director the knowledge about the educational resources public gardens provide within local communities.
For more information and the complete schedule of events, contact the Town of Carefree at 480-488-3686, or visit Carefree.org.
ALWAYS ON THE MOVE AT THE DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IF YOU’VE BEEN TO DESERT tination for everything from under- atmosphere and even has a “secret” offers some of the best comedy and RIDGE MARKETPLACE RECENTLY, garments to swim and loungewear. bookshelf exit. They feature a long music acts from around the country. YOU’VE UNDOUBTEDLY SEEN list of specialty cocktails, including What you may not have known is that ALL THE CHANGES UNDERWAY. A first to Arizona is the retailer Five local distilled spirits and tequilas right on the other side of their retractAn ongoing bevy of construction Below. Slated to open by Summer mixed with fresh fruit. able, soundproof Skyfold wall is the is already bringing new restaurants 2019 in the space between Old Navy amazing restaurant and bar Rock Pub and stores or updating some of our and Marshalls, this unique retailer One of our newest additions is lo- and Kitchen. With room for small favorites with new looks. But do you brings you the coolest stuff and best cated next to As You Wish in the old or large parties, the menu features know everything new and coming brands of tech gear, toys, games, fit- Paradise Bakery spot. With a total delectables that include small bites soon? ness products and room décor all for remodel, Tikka Shack brings you the (that are anything but small, so bring $5 or less. best of Indian cuisine in a friendly, a friend or two), sandwiches and Among the many changes is that bright, fast, casual atmosphere. Not burgers, poke bowls, chicken and fish Office Max will be leaving. Not to Also opening by this Fall is Comicx, to be left behind in libations, Tikka entrees, salads and even vegetarian worry, there are already exciting a Mexico based comic book themed Shack also offers a full beer wall! options. And don’t forget to leave whispers of what’s next. restaurant and bar. Building upon room for dessert! their success throughout Mexico, Many of you are already aware of the One of the largest ‘construction Comicx blends a variety of appetizers addition of CB Live. The event venue All these changes and more to come! sites’ at the moment is at the former and entrees, including pizza, salads, PacSun location. Our fun-in-the-sun nachos and burgers with a neighborclothing center isn’t leaving, just hood friendly bar for the adults. Drop moving around the corner. Taking its that into an atmosphere filled with place and expanding to make an even comic book memorabilia and lifelarger store is H&M, global leader sized replicas of superhero and villain in fashion, sustainability, design and characters and you assured a recipe quality featuring men’s, women’s and of fun for adults and kids alike. children’s fashion and accessories. Some new experiences that are open Journeys will soon be relocating to now and waiting to wow include the old Industrial Ride shop. The Pigtails Cocktail Bar, Tikka Shack move will be quick, and time closed and CB Live. will only be a few days at the most. Pigtails Cocktail Bar is a speakeasy Victoria Secrets PINK will be joining style bar hidden in the back of the althe Desert Ridge Marketplace family ready popular Whining Pig Beer and right next to the new H&M. Focusing Wine Bar (located in the old Scorch on a slightly younger audience, this is Bar across from The District stage). the college-age girl’s must-shop des- Pigtails is decked out in a relaxing
SCOTTSDALE COURT PILOT PROGRAM OFFERS SAFETY, OPTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS By Holly Walter, “An advocate is right there. It gives an opportunity to appear in court – all factors leading Scottsdale Public Information Officer, 480-312-2655 to go through the process without the additional City Court staff to think outside the box and considtrauma a court appearance sometimes brings,” she er a new use of technology to assist this vulnerable UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLICATED CYCLE adds. “And more importantly, it gives choices to population. OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE CHAL- victims because they understand their situation betLENGES FACING VICTIMS TRYING TO FLEE ter than anyone else.” The court currently averages approximately 900 ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, THE SCOTTSDALE protective order filings per year. CITY COURT AND CHRYSALIS HAVE TEAMED It’s also fast. The ability to appear before a judge TOGETHER TO MAKE GETTING AN ORDER OF within hours, using FaceTime from the shelter, makes “Our judges and court staff are committed to proPROTECTION MORE ACCESSIBLE. it possible to get an order of protection quickly. grams that provide better access to the court,” says Scottsdale Associate City Judge Statia Hendrix. The pilot program will allow victims housed at Leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a “With the assistance of our community partner, this Chrysalis’ emergency shelter to obtain protective victim of domestic violence, and it’s common for pilot creates a safe and supportive alternative for vicorders using FaceTime from the safety of the shelter. an abuser to become even more angry, violent and tims who petition the court for a protective order.” hostile after they become aware that their victim “It’s a unique model provided within our four walls,” has filed for legal protection. In addition to fear and Klahr agrees, noting that when one in four women says Chrysalis President and CEO Patricia Klahr, other emotional trauma, sometimes a victim’s physi- and one in seven men experience domestic violence who noted that safety concerns are common. cal injuries or lack of transportation make it difficult in their lifetimes, “the stakes are high.”
CONSUMER ALERT: CHANGES COMING TO SUNSCREENS By Olivia Moloney Under the proposed regulation, products containing Forms that are not considered GRASE include: two other active ingredients-PABA and trolamine wipes, towlettes, body washes, and shampoos. IT CAN BE CHALLENGING-EVEN FRUSTRAT- salicylate-are not considered GRASE for sunscreens To receive GRASE status, they would have to go ING-TRYING TO DECIPHER SUNSCREEN LA- and would need FDA approval before they are through the approval process for new drugs. When BELS. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Admin- marketed. The agency says there is insufficient data it comes to sunscreen-insect repellant combination, istration (FDA) is reviewing its regulations. To keep on twelve other ingredients and has asked the sun- the FDA will not label products as GRASE because up with modern science and ensure safety, quality, screen industry to conduct additional testing. of incompatibilities between instructions for sunand effectiveness, the FDA has proposed updating screen and insect repellant. requirements for more over-the-counter products. To help consumers identify key information, the FDA wants to see active ingredients listed on the The FDA proposal is available for public review and Certain active ingredients that are generally rec- front of packages, bringing sunscreens in line with comment until May 28. You can submit comments ognized as safe and effective (GRASE) can be other over-the-counter drugs regulated by the FDA. at www.regulations.gov marketed without undergoing a new drug application process through the FDA. Currently, only two A new maximum-labeled SPF value is also pro- Wearing sunscreen should be part of your daily roumarketed active ingredients-zinc oxide and titanium posed. The current cap is SPF 50+ but the agency tine. Use a minimum SPF 30 with broad-spectrum dioxide-are considered (GRASE). says new evidence shows additional benefits associ- protection. Apply fifteen minutes before exposure ated with broad-spectrum SPF 60 sunscreens. and reapply at least every two hours or more often if you’re sweating or swimming. If possible, avoid exBroad spectrum protects you from both UVA and tensive exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UVB rays which can lead to premature aging and sun radiation is most harmful. cause skin cancer. That’s why the FDA is proposing that all sunscreens with SPF values of 15 and above About Affiliated Dermatology: Created in Arizona, meet broad-spectrum requirements and, as SPF Affiliated Dermatology is led by Arizona physicians increases, broad-spectrum protection also increases. dedicated to Arizona patients. Founded in July 2002 by Dr. Richard L. Averitte, Jr., Affiliated Dermatology Since sunscreens can be applied in a variety of has grown to eight locations providing skin cancer ways, the FDA has different recommendations. For prevention and treatment, medical and aesthetic sunscreens that include sprays, oils, lotions, creams, dermatology services, and allergy testing. Dr. Averitte gels, butters, pastes, ointments, and sticks, the also established the Arizona Skin Foundation, a nonagency says they are generally recognized as safe profit dedicated to providing financial aid to people and effective (GRASE), but more data is needed for with skin cancer who cannot afford treatment. Visit sunscreen powders. www.affderm.com for more information.
BE PREPARED BEFORE HIKING AS THE TEMPERATURE RISES By Scottsdale Fire Department • Hike with a buddy. • Begin hydrating the day before your THE SCOTTSDALE MCDOW- hike (Don’t drink an abundance of ELL SONORAN PRESERVE AND adult beverages the night before). OTHER HIKING TRAILS IN THE • Have enough water for yourself and AREA ARE HOT SPOTS FOR SOME pet(s) you bring. OUTDOOR FUN. However, as tem- • Bring a charged cell phone. peratures rise, the risk of injury while • Wear sensible shoes: hiking boots or hiking also increases. tennis/gym shoes. • Wear a hat and sunglasses. Scottsdale Fire has run on 27 mountain • Tell friends where and when you are rescues the first three months of 2019. going and when you expect to return. • Know your location and the closest According to our data, the majority of trailhead. Bring a map! calls on hiking trails are heat-related. • Avoid the hottest part of the day. Second is extremity trauma. Early mornings or late afternoons are best. The following tips are offered to ensure • Cover up to protect from the sun. experience at the Preserve and other Wear light colored, breathable trails in Scottsdale is a healthy one: clothing. ARIZONA RANKS IN TOP 5 STATES FOR PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH ARIZONA RANKED FIFTH IN THE “Arizona’s booming economy is delivUNITED STATES FOR PERSONAL ering larger paychecks for workers and INCOME GROWTH IN 2018, AC- families,” said Governor Doug Ducey. CORDING TO A REPORT RELEASED “Over the last year, personal income in BY THE U.S. BUREAU OF ECO- Arizona increased at one of the fastest NOMIC ANALYSIS. Personal income rates in the nation — and well above grew 5.5 percent in Arizona, beating the the national average — thanks to the national average of 4.5 percent. hard work of job creators, entrepreneurs and employees. Arizona will continue Earnings were the leading contributor to focus on setting the best economic to personal income growth in 2018. environment to continue bringing more Arizona’s net earnings increased by 5.8 jobs and opportunity to our state.” percent from 2017 to 2018, the fourth fastest rate in the nation. Construc- Arizona’s median household incomes tion, health care and social assistance; recently reached a record high of finance and insurance; professional, $61,125. Over 290,400 new jobs have scientific, and technical services; and been added since 2015, and a recent readministrative and waste management port by the Arizona Office of Economic services were the largest contributors to Opportunity projected Arizona will add earnings growth from 2017 to 2018. more than 165,000 new jobs by 2020.
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WATER-FILLED FUN AWAITS FAMILIES AT GREAT WOLF LODGE ARIZONA CAREENING DOWN SLIDES, BOUNCING IN 20-foot free fall, followed immediately by a 360-deTHE SURF, GATHERING UNDERNEATH A gree, high-speed loop. GIANT BUCKET AS A THOUSAND GALLONS • Alberta Falls: This one or two-person tube slide OF WATER PREPARES TO POUR DOWN – features drops, chutes and serpentine 180- degree FAMILIES WILL EXPERIENCE THIS JOY, AND and 360-degree banked curves. MUCH MORE WATER-FILLED FUN. With the • River Canyon Run: A rollicking family raft ride temperature set to a cozy 84-degrees year-round, the that sends up to four riders on a white-water advenindoor waterpark facility will offer weatherproof ture down one of the park’s longest slides. With no family fun for every age and excitement level. steep drops, this is the perfect slide for parents and Great Wolf Lodge recently released the first details about the waterpark and the slides and attractions The resort will also feature an oversized outdoor that will be offered inside the nearly two acres of resort pool so families can take advantage of the water-fun. A sampling of the line-up of waterpark favorable Arizona weather. Near the outdoor pool, experiences include: Great Wolf Lodge will offer an adult-only oasis with • Talking Stick Treehouse: Great Wolf Lodge’s for parents to enjoy. signature, multi-level water play structure featuring suspension bridges, slides, spray stations and other water elements. Atop of Talking Stick Treehouse sits a massive, 1,000 gallon tipping bucket that pours out every three-to-four minutes, to the glee of the guests waiting below. Attached to the play structure are five water slides, two that originate from the top of the structure for more adventurous young ones and three at a lower-level for more of the toddler set. • Wolf Tail: A thrill-seekers delight. Guests step into a launch pod and listen to the rhythmic sound of a heartbeat as they wait for the floor to drop out from underneath, hurling them into a nearly vertical,
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION COMING IN MAY
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION TAKES Partner and Chief Marketing at OdySea. “Titanic: YOU ON A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO The Artifact Exhibition puts visitors in the shoes of EXPERIENCE THE LEGEND OF TITANIC LIKE passengers, showcasing authentic objects that offer NEVER BEFORE. The galleries in this fascinating a poignant, emotional connection to those traveling Exhibition feature over 137 real artifacts, included on the iconic ship.” 120 never seen before in Arizona, recovered from the the kids to enjoy together. relaxing chaise lounge chairs and a private hot tub ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will be replacing the stories; each highlighting a different chapter in the Bodies Revealed exhibit, and opening May 8. Visicompelling story of Titanic’s maiden voyage. tors will experience a chronological voyage through the Titanic. These artifacts, recovered from two and Viewed by more than 25 million people worldwide, a half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic, this traveling exhibition is one of the highest at- tell the story from behind the Titanic’s short jourtended in history. “Even after more than 100 years, ney from construction, to destruction, and eventual the curiosity is still there,” said Ran Knishinsky, recovery.
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