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August 2014

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his is farewell.

When I took this job as Green Living’s editor-in-chief more than a year ago, I had no idea what to expect.

The depth and breadth of the world of sustainability and eco-conscious living here in Arizona continues to amaze me.

To say I learned a lot would be a gross understatement. What I have experienced is truly transformative. There is a robust community of intelligent, generous, passionate souls who are committed to better living and a better planet, not just for themselves, but for everyone. I have had the pleasure of meeting many people who are effecting change. I will forever be appreciative to all who are working for the good of our community and our planet. Thank you for your insight, your contributions and all that you do.

It has been an honor working with the staff here at Green Living—the freelancers, photographers, writers, interns, editors, designers, administrators and sales team who work together to bring a new issue to you each month. I’d like to thank our advertisers who make it all possible and, of course, our readers who support them. Together we are all making strides in spreading the green word.

In this issue, we introduce you to some ladies who have minimized their impact on the planet by developing sustainable style through secondhand shopping. You’ll learn about innovators gardening with aquaponics and scientists studying the ocean-desert connection. We take a look at the healthcare industry, and give tips for improving your own health through nutrition. For home improvements, explore natural lighting by way of skylights and enjoy a special section dedicated to green home products.

Big changes are happening in the transportation world.

In Tucson, getting around just got easier with the launch of Sun Link Tucson Streetcar. Throughout the state, electric car owners also will discover traveling ease with the release of the Office of Tourism’s Electric Vehicle Travel Guide. The guide provides charging station locations in a travel itinerary format that encourages exploration of northern, southern and central Arizona.

As with every issue of Green Living, the pages are packed with information and ideas to explore.

During my time at Green Living, I did learn that all is not always as it seems. I encourage you to keep doing your own research. Question, challenge and discover. Natural and organic are not the same, nor are compostable and biodegradable. Know why you are making the choices you make, seek out the experts and embrace the old adage “knowledge is power.” At Green Living, we want you to be empowered as we travel together on this ecoconscious journey.

While my time at Green Living is coming to an end, my personal journey to live green has only just begun. I will happily and proudly take what I have learned with me on my next adventure.

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Cheryl Hurd Editor-in-Chief

THRIFT STORE DIVAS FINDING FABULOUS FASHION THAT’S ECONOMICAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY PHOTOS AND CONTENT BY TINA FRANCO

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hrift stores, secondhand shops and vintage boutiques continue to open new locations throughout Arizona, offering an opportunity for savvy shoppers to experience the thrill of the fabulous find while feeling good about being eco-conscious. We asked the women featured here to share some of their favorite outfits with us and to explain why they choose to shop the gently used market.

JILL IRVIN Jill Irvin, a math teacher and co-leader of the Ecology Club at Perry High School in Chandler, is currently working toward her science certification in hopes of teaching Environmental Science during the 2015-2016 school year.

Jill shops at thrift stores mainly to minimize her impact on the environment. “When I go to a shopping center, all I see is the packaging and waste. It is difficult for me to even walk through a mall.” But when she buys from a thrift store, she feels like she’s truly doing something beneficial for our planet.

Another advantage to shopping at a thrift store is that she can look for colors and styles that fit her personality.

Jill said she believes everyone looks and feels better when they are free to just be themselves. “I know I do!” She said shopping at a thrift store is very liberating and the prices are great. Jill tells her students that all the super cool kids shop at thrift stores, even if they can afford not to.

The cost of Jill’s outfit is approximately $13. She made her own belt from soda can tops, recycled cord and miscellaneous recycled jewelry pieces.

Since she is vegan, Jill avoids any materials that come from animals. “We no longer need to use animal products and I have difficulty justifying buying them, even used from a thrift store — so my shoes are vegan and were purchased retail,” she said.

The three necklaces Jill is wearing are a part of her everyday outfits. All three are made of recycled aluminum and have vegan messages.

DIVINA MARIE GUGLIELMO Divina, who is employed as an administrative assistant for a commercial real estate firm, originally began shopping at thrift stores due to her budget. Now she enjoys finding clothes valued at $200 or $300 for as low as $2 or $3. She says the best thing about thrift shopping is the satisfaction of finding things at a lower price. She admits her style of ’90s grunge clothing could easily be bought for around $80 per outfit at a major retailer, but at a thrift store she could fill her entire closet with the same style of clothing for the same $80.

Her outfit shown here cost about $30. Her shoes were not purchased at a thrift store. Divina doesn’t mind being called a thrift store diva, but she prefers to be considered a self-proclaimed thrift queen.

MIRANDA SULT Miranda works as a mortgage loan processor. She enjoys shopping at thrift stores because she loves vintage clothing.

She says you can find some really great styles and looks for very affordable prices.

The outfit that Miranda is wearing cost approximately $56. This includes her dress, shoes and all her accessories.

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ou stop for coffee on your way to work as part of your morning routine. After a few hours at work, you race to grab some fast food for lunch. Once your long day finally winds down and it’s time to leave work for the day, only one thing is on your mind…dinner. The familiar restaurant cashier smiles as you walk in the door and that’s when it hits you — you ate out for all three meals.

It’s no secret that fast food isn’t good for you. But it’s so convenient. You want to be healthier, but it’s nearly impossible to fit it into your hectic schedule. What now? How does anyone make the switch from fast food three times a day to eating organically grown food? Dr. Karen Graham, RD is a dietician at Smart Nutrition in Scottsdale and suggests tackling this journey one step at a time.

“When a client comes to me with this issue of eating out all the time, I have them keep a food log so I can get an idea of what they’re eating,” she says. “The next step is to pinpoint why. Is it because of their busy schedule or because they hate cooking?”

Graham says reasons differ for everyone, and making that discovery is the first step to changing that lifestyle, beginning with breakfast.

“I have them make breakfast at home for the first two to three weeks. I have them shop at [a natural grocer], and when they come see me again, we take another step,” Graham explains.

“Most people are not in the frame of mind to switch overnight.”

Bringing a lunch to work requires time and planning because eating healthy isn’t just about limiting fast food. Graham also suggests limiting processed food.

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a bad sign,” Graham says. “My rule of thumb is if you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.”

This does not mean you resign yourself to standing outside bakery windows longing for a donut because you are stuck with apples and spinach for the rest of your life. Eating healthy can be enjoyable.

“People get bored with salad and fruit, so doing something as simple as changing to a brand that has fewer, more organic ingredients can prevent boredom.”

ON THE RIGHT PATH After a few weeks, you develop a new routine involving more real food, leaving that barista wondering where the regular double caramel macchiato customer has been. The only thing confusing you is that your body feels stronger but the scale hasn’t moved.

“Going by a scale doesn’t work because someone may have lost three pounds of fat but gained three pounds of muscle,” Graham explains. “Their weight has remained the same but their body is smaller because of the difference between fat and muscle.”

Instead of bracing yourself for the dreaded scale every week, Graham suggests trying on the same pair of pants (use a pair that are a little too small) every week to gauge your progress.

Fruits and vegetables have officially become your friends. You make broccoli salads and add kale and spinach to your berry smoothies. While being healthy is a priority, you are also a bit of a penny pincher, and organic food is expensive. But times are changing, and Graham says the small price difference is worth it.

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about that as I am anti-fast-food. As the mind changes and people see how they feel and they see how their body looks, they figure it out themselves. I let it happen organically — no pun intended — because it will happen. Buying organic used to be so expensive that most people couldn’t afford it, but now that is just not the case,” Graham says.

As you begin moving toward an increasingly healthy lifestyle, you might also become curious about making bigger life changes related to diet. Many people on this journey choose to eliminate meat from their diets, according to Graham.

“If they don’t do it the right way, vegetarians or vegans can feel lethargic and have a hard time focusing,” she says. “A lack of protein causes those symptoms, so I recommend being supervised by a dietician or nutritionist.”

The key to any diet is moderation. Weight loss methods like fasting or cleansing are designed for only short periods of time,

and Graham warns that they can become unsafe.

“My final advice is to take baby steps,” Graham suggests.

“Don’t try to change everything all at once. If you try to change everything at once, you fall flat on your face. Take it bit by bit and you will be successful.”

Consider seeking a dietician’s assistance to create your own customized road to a healthier life.

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id you know that your choice of kitty litter is actually a pretty big deal? Litter isn’t just for…well, you know.

In fact, it can act as a stress reliever, a medical tool and a behavior modifier.

Most people choose a brand of litter based on recommendations from family or pet store staff. It may be based on past experiences, information on the internet, their love of the environment and/or their cat’s health. Just like many other decisions we make for our pets, in an effort to be their best advocates, litter selection can get pretty confusing.

Let’s start with a cat’s health. Cats are usually very tidy creatures — they probably don’t like a dirty litter box or sharing it with others. They may clean themselves after using the box, so we want to be careful about chemicals, perfumes, colorings and dust in litter.

Owners of indoor cats should always have one more litter box than they have cats. Litter boxes should be placed in areas away from their food sources and where cats can have some privacy and be away from any surrounding stressors such as other dominant cats, dogs and loud noises. The litter boxes should be cleaned often (at least daily) because nobody likes a dirty bathroom, especially if your sense of smell is extremely heightened.

Having a dirty litter box may drive a cat to find a less appropriate place to urinate and defecate, which usually increases overall stress in the household, leading to greater issues.

There are many kinds of litter available for indoor cat owners — clay, sand, crystals, clumping and environmentally friendly.

Traditional clay litters do the job but may get tracked outside the litter box and can be very dusty when your cat scratches. The litter may cling to the bottom of the litter tray, requiring more intense daily cleaning and replacement of all the litter. The dust created by certain litter products should be avoided for kitties with any history of respiratory diseases, such as allergies, asthma, chronic nasal discharge and cancer, to name just a few. Dusty litters should also be avoided in cats with weakened immune systems.

Clumping litters make cleaning the litter box easier and sometimes have built in deodorants to make everything smell better. These clumping products may not be ideal for longhaired cats since the litter and all of the additives can stick to the fur and the cats can ingest it when cleaning themselves.

Owners also need to make sure no litter product clumps on their elderly cats. If an elderly cat is unable to properly clean itself, clumps of litter may lead to urinary tract infections,

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rashes and other irritations. Elderly cats may do better with amorphous silica crystal litter products that do not clump or stick to the hair.

Environmentally friendly litters are another popular option.

At my last check, there are litters made of recycled newspapers, pine, walnut and corn. These litters advertise as dust-free, chemical-free, clay-free and odor control; some clump, some don’t, and some you can simply flush down the toilet. Some of these products even have lavender-scented litter. I would be cautious with the fragrances because our cats don’t need it and it may be harmful to certain kitties. These litters are appealing because of the chemical-free and recycled natural material content, but these natural materials may be a concern for both

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people and cats with asthma. Regarding the box itself, don’t forget to uncover those covered litter boxes and let your cats breathe fresh air while they relieve themselves.

With a little time, commitment and concern for your cat’s individual needs, litter boxes can be kept fresh, clean and healthy for your kitty. Accidents do happen sometimes, but you should never punish your cat for having an accident. It only adds to the stress to the problem. There is always a way to address litter box issues with patience and kindness.

Each situation is different, so one product does not fit all.

Consult your veterinarian with specific questions about these products or for litter box-related issues.

Caroline O’Sullivan D.V.M, M.S. is the founder of Holistic Veterinary Care and Acupuncture Center, LLC. holisticvetservices.com

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A generation ago, those who wanted to add direct light from the sky into their homes had to also invite the attendant heat gain. In the desert, this was a bright prospect for our luminous winters, but not a very cool idea in summer, when direct sunlight on windows, especially those flat on the rooftop, has traditionally been a budget buster.

“We have gone from simple acrylic domed skylights to highperformance translucent and prismatic lens materials,” says Mark Morganstein, founder and owner of Phoenix-based Sky Design Concepts, which has been designing and supplying skylights for almost three decades.

“These early skylights gave you light but with it heat gain.

Current designs give you the light, but not the heat gain within the conditioned living space,” Morganstein says.

For the light and, in the desert, winter warmth, people

have been installing skylights for years on new homes and renovations. The basic green advantage is natural passive daylighting: You no longer need electric lights within a space.

“When you add automatic light controllers, you keep the lights off because the day lighting provides adequate footcandles [of illumination],” he says. “When the light is not available, then the lights go on.”

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About a year ago, a house fire in which no one was hurt, fortunately, changed those handyman visions. In rebuilding, I decided to add skylights as the home was rebuilt. A friend, Ron Steege, co-owner of La Casa Builders, Scottsdale, offered a number of sustainable insights, including a referral to Sky Design Concepts.

The results have been better than expected. In tandem with other improvements, both the kitchen and guest bathroom are suffused with light, without additional heat. As I chose clear low-e, dual-pane glass, I can also enjoy moonlight sonatas as well.

If I choose, later on, I can add translucent or roomdarkening shutters, manual or motorized, to regulate or shut out the light. Fortunately, the skylights fell on the eastern exposure of the roof slant, avoiding the intense direct western afternoon heat.

GLAZING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE What separates skylights is the glazing, Morganstein explains. Plastic glazing, typically made with acrylic and polycarbonate, is used in some residential and low-cost commercial applications.

“Polycarbonate is very strong and provides excellent energyperformance numbers,” he says. “It’s the glazing of choice if you are looking for translucent light rather than transparent, without the heat gain.”

For customers interested in performance and longevity instead of low price, better-performing polymers, special coatings and dual-pane, low-e glass are the better choices, but can cost more.

Today’s green-forward skylight designs follow the 2012 International Code Council (ICC) requirements. Different

zones of the country, such as the desert areas of Arizona, have different performance criteria.

Two benchmarks everyone, including ICC, uses: Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and U-Factor.

SHGC rates the ability to filter out the infrared heat from coming through the glazing. “This is much more important for skylights than windows because the skylights see the sun all day long,” Morganstein says.

U-Factor measures the resistance to the thermal transfer of heat: keeping the 110-degree temperature out of your controlled 70-degree space.

To be certified as sustainable, a skylight must have a maximum U-Factor of 0.65 and a maximum SHGC of 0.35.

With both factors, lower is better. Those that I installed meet these requirements.

One state-of-the-art product, for instance, by Bristolite has a 0.26 SHGC, which is very good, Morganstein says. The skylight incorporates a specially formulated infra-red reflecting glazing and is marketed by the company as capable of blocking 85 percent of infra-red and 99 percent of ultraviolet light while still providing abundant natural diffused light.

The future is also very positive for combining green technology with new skylight designs: “We’re seeing great developments with glazing performance and super insulators that provide standard-setting light transmission with outstanding thermal and sound-insulation capabilities,” Morganstein says. “Prospects are bright, however you look at it.”

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THe HeALTHieR HOsPiTALs iniTiATiVe BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR HEALTHCARE

BY ANTON G. CAMAROTA, PHD

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he healthcare industry is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. According to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, 2013 spending on physician office visits, hospitalizations and prescriptions was 18 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. As of February 2014, the expenditures on U.S. healthcare were estimated to become $3.05 trillion annually. As can be expected with any industry of this size, significant negative environmental impacts have been a part of routine operations.

According to Laura Brannen, author of Preventative Medicine for the Environment, the healthcare industry is the biggest generator of waste in the U.S. The industry is also the secondlargest consumer of energy and is among the top ten users of water in the communities in which facilities are located. There is increasing evidence that asthma, childhood brain cancer, leukemia and infertility are rising and are linked directly to the environmental toxins in hospital and clinic waste streams.

The good news is that many industry leaders have become aware of their unsustainable practices. This emerging mindset is best summarized by Cathy Fraser, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources, Tenet Healthcare, when she stated, “An integrated commitment to sustainability is crucial to our success as a corporation, as an employer and as a steward of the communities and environments in which we operate.”

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• Spent more than $9 million on local food purchases and healthier menus • Spent more than $19 million on PVC-free medical products There are six active engagement areas within the HHI that members commit to in order to make positive change happen.

These areas are the following: ENGAGED LEADERSHIP: Gaining the commitment of senior medical, administrative and governing board executives to set sustainability as a strategic priority HEALTHIER FOOD: Developing more balanced menus that eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages, reduce the amount of meat per meal and contain local, organic food CLEANER ENERGY: Purchase Energy Star efficient equipment and monitor energy use “There is a direct link between healing the LESS WASTE: Implement comprehensive recycling processes for individual and healing the planet…we will not have healthy individuals, healthy families, both materials and construction and demolition debris, reduce the amounts of regulated medical wastes and healthy communities if we do not have SAFER CHEMICALS: Purchase PVC/DEHP-free devices, use only clean air, clean water and healthy soil.”

Green Seal or EcoLogo certified cleaners, and purchase VOC-free As a result of this newfound awareness, the Healthier furnishings Hospitals Initiative (HHI) was formally launched in 2012 SMARTER PURCHASING: Reprocess formerly single-use devices, and has become a source of significant positive change. reformulate surgical kits to use sustainably produced items This initiative has brought together 13 sponsoring health The most important implication of the HHI is that U.S. systems that are comprised of more than 500 hospitals with healthcare leaders now understand the interconnection a combined purchasing power greater than $20 billion. The between the health of the planet and the health of their purposes of HHI are to reduce the negative ecological impacts patients. Lloyd Dean, president and CEO of Catholic of the healthcare industry by supporting sustainability-based Healthcare West, has summarized this new realization changes, to provide expert resources that help manage change nicely: “There is a direct link between healing the and to report significant accomplishments to the public. individual and healing the planet…we will not have healthy In 2012, the members reported the following activities: individuals, healthy families and healthy communities if • Recycled more than 50 million pounds of materials and 61.5 we do not have clean air, clean water and healthy soil.” million pounds of construction and demolition waste Dr. Camarota is Executive Director of Tellari, an Arizona-based research • Saved more than $32 million from reprocessing single-use and educational dedicated to helping business leaders build sustainable medical devices companies. anton@tellari.com | tellari.com

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ith the new installment of the Tucson Streetcar now in operation, about 100,000 people who are living and working within half a mile of its route now have an easier and faster way of moving around central Tucson. Streetcar team member Kenna Smith said, “The Streetcar will help connect all of these different districts by bringing 4th Avenue, downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona together.”

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The Streetcar offers eight passenger vehicles, with a capacity of 148 passengers per vehicle, and services 18 different stops.

Each vehicle is equipped to conveniently accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles.

The Sun Link Streetcar is part of a $2.1 billion regional transportation plan that was approved by Pima county voters back in 2006. This project was funded by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and with federal and other

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regional funds. Both the City of Tucson and RTA are comanaging the project.

The streetcar is environmentally friendly, running on an all-electric power system to help reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The streetcar also helps reduce individual carbon footprints by giving commuters the option to choose a greener mode of transportation over buses and personal vehicles.

The Tucson Streetcar along with the other forms of public transportation, such as the Sun Tran, the Sun Shuttle and the U of A CatTran, have all joined together to

help the people of Tucson move around town by “grooving in different transits, ” said Smith.

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iosphere 2, located near Tucson, is a center for the development of scientific research, outreach opportunities and the cultivation of plants and insect species. Since July 2013, marine ecologist Rafe Sagarin has been the key member leading one of Biosphere 2’s most prominent studies that explores the relationship between the desert and the ocean. Despite the distance between the ocean and the desert, he hopes to build a living model that will illuminate how closely related the desert is to the ocean.

Sagarin’s project is titled “Desert Sea,” in which 676,000 gallons of salt water in Biosphere 2’s Ocean Gallery will be

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transformed to replicate the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez. Sagarin says, “Many people think that the desert is very far away from the ocean, but we are very close to this ocean.” He points out that many people do not associate the desert with the ocean, but through the Desert Sea project they can see the connection.

Getting this message out to the public is only phase one. The second step is making the schematics for the transformation.

Here, Sagarin will bring together a team of experts with knowledge about the history of the gulf, aquarium science and animal care to help develop the plan. The next step is

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to raise the funding for the project. Current fundraising efforts are providing for experts and outreach teachers to run curriculums at Biosphere 2.

The Desert Sea project will be a great opportunity for both K-12 and university-level students to learn about the ocean outside of their classrooms.

Primary students studying ecology will be able to learn about living organisms in the ocean. University students can test different marine biology technology to see how it affects different types of sea life.

Once the Desert Sea is completed, scientific experiments can help researchers study a variety of ocean-related issues.

With the Desert Sea acting as a control group, Sagarin and his team will be able to research overfishing issues by studying how the fish interact with different nets. Additionally, changing the ocean chemistry will help them better understand the carbon pollution that is currently affecting our oceans. The Desert Sea project also will provide an opportunity to study the effects of different bacteria colonizing in the ocean and examine waste products left behind by them.

While the project may be only an eye-pleaser for many Biosphere 2 visitors, those who look closer can experience new discoveries regarding the relationship between ocean and desert. The Desert Sea project will feature a rock shore, giving visitors who normally associate an ocean with a sandy shoreline a different perspective and allowing scientists to research a range of habitats beneath the rocks. With a cactus island built in the center of the ocean, Sagarin hopes to make the link between the desert and sea apparent for both visitors and scientists.

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BUSINESS EVENTS DESIGNING WITH LIGHT SEMINAR Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction 5002 S. Ash Ave., Tempe The U.S. Green Building Council will host a lunch seminar on effective uses of light in design. The discussion, focused towards architects, developers and other business professionals, will include topics such as energy-saving metrics, costs associated with heat and cooling, and cost-benefit analysis regarding systems that cut down on energy costs. Tickets range from $10–$30. usgbcaz.org GREEN CHAMBER LUNCH AND LEARN Aug. 13, noon–1:30 p.m.

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurant 4001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Join the Green Chamber of Phoenix for their monthly Lunch and Learn event. The event will feature guest speakers. The discussion will focus on green innovation and sustainability news in Phoenix. thegreenchamber.org USGBC EMERGING PROFESSIONALS MEETING Aug. 12, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Maker House 283 N. Stone Ave., Tucson The Sonoran Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council is hosting their monthly Emerging Professionals meeting that allows young business professionals the opportunity to connect and learn about LEED, sustainability and the impact of green design practices on the Tucson Community. The event is free.

Registration is not required, but attendees must be out of school and younger than 30. usgbcaz.org ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Aug. 14-15 Prescott Resort and Conference Center 1500 E. State Rte. 69, Prescott The Arizona Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Environmental and Sustainability Summit in Prescott this August. This event includes a golf tournament, a networking reception and summit. The summit will feature discussions on the waters of the U.S., greenhouse gases, sustainability and more. azchamber.chambermaster.com 24 greenliving | August 2014

GREEN IN THE NEWS ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT TO STUDY CLIMATE CHANGE The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded ASU a $20 million grant to study the current state of climate change using real-time data research tools.

The Foresight Initiative grant will be distributed over five years to analyze areas of potential instability if climate change were to impact resources such as food, water and energy. Leveraging computing and system modeling initiatives at ASU and partner organizations, the Foresight Initiative will explore ways to anticipate and mitigate national security risks associated with climate change and use data to determine the effectiveness of policies designed to address these issues. dcdc/asu.edu REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., LEVERAGES STRENGTH UNDER SINGLE BRAND NAME Republic Services, Inc., the nation’s second-largest waste and recycling company, is unifying its more than 30 go-to-market names under one brand, Republic Services.

The company is refining its logo and incorporating a new brand tagline, “We’ll Handle It From Here.” The company’s research shows customers care about proper waste disposal. The company’s products and services focus on easy and proper disposal methods that have a positive impact on the environment. republicservices.com LOCAL CYCLIST RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS PROMOTING TREE HEALTH From July 27 through Aug. 2, Mike Neal of Glendale will cycle 583 miles throughout Wisconsin for STIHL Tour des Trees. “The real reason I am here is to support the trees, but being able to have some fun along the way is a nice addition,” said Neal, who works as a utility forester. One hundred cyclists are hoping to top last year’s success of $600,000 for the Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) Fund. Since 1992, the Tour has raised more than $6.6 million for tree research and education programs, funding hundreds of research grants, along with scholarships for aspiring tree care professionals. TREE Fund researchers have helped to quantify the benefits of trees, develop hardier, drought- and diseaseresistant species and improve methods for propagating, planting and maintaining strong healthy trees. stihltourdestrees.org Photo by Jeanette Martin ECO-CONSCIOUS MEN’S SALON PARTNERS WITH CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS Keep It Cut men’s hair salon in Phoenix now serves as a drop-off point for unwanted cellular phones. The phones will be recycled through the national nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers, and the money earned will be used to purchase calling cards for active-duty military and to assist veterans in transition. The salon, which has been designed with minimal environmental impact at the forefront, is located at 2824 E. Indian School Road. keepitcut.com

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.S. Route 66, Mother Road, Will Rogers Highway, or Main Street of America. Whichever name you choose, Route 66 is one of the most iconic original highways of the U.S. highway system. Route 66, established in 1926, originally ran from Chicago, Ill., to Santa Monica, Calif., crossing through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and of course, Arizona. This dusty road has seen its fair share of vehicles. Model T’s trucked along the road, packed station wagons hauled their cargo of families to California and Corvettes peeled out along old Route 66. Countless Harleys have traversed the cracked pavement alongside shag-carpeted Volkswagen buses. Now, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has launched a new tour to add a modern twist to the generations of automobiles that have cruised down Route 66, the electric vehicle.

Road trips are as American as Route 66, and Arizona has always been a fantastic state to tour. Its unique desert

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landscapes, the historic cities of Tombstone, Bisbee and Tucson, and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon National Park all make Arizona a premier destination for global visitors.

According to the Arizona Office of Tourism’s website, the “Arizona tourism industry brings millions of visitors annually to the Grand Canyon State. In 2012, more than 38 million visitors spent $19.3 billion throughout the state, contributing nearly $53 million each day into the Arizona economy.” But as summer gas prices skyrocket, and our state’s air becomes more and more polluted, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has decided to take matters into its own hands and promote a more sustainable form of tourism, eco-tourism.

Eco-tourism traditionally refers to a form of sightseeing that has travelers exploring distinct intact natural places. However, it can also refer to the type of low-impact, environmentally sustainable mode of travel such as sailing, bike tours, or good old-fashioned walking. Vehicles that are completely electric are

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pioneering eco-tourism in a whole new way.

This summer, the Arizona Office of Tourism has launched the Electric Vehicle Travel Guide, which features three diverse itineraries that are intended to support the charging needs of today’s all-electric vehicles including the Tesla Model S and Nissan LEAF. One itinerary takes you from Los Angeles to Northern Arizona and features the classic Route 66, Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff, Sedona, Scottsdale and Phoenix. The second tour takes you through the Old West by featuring charging stops at Tucson, Tombstone, Bisbee and Sierra Vista. The third itinerary starts in San Diego and takes you through southern Arizona, stopping at famous movie locations. Sherry Henry, the AOT director, explains, “The guide is tailored specifically for all-electric vehicle travelers. These itineraries will combine statewide destinations with available charging locations.” She says each itinerary also includes an Arizona state map, emergency contact information, weather averages, and elevation charts to help EV drivers plan their Arizona road-trip adventures. Additionally, if you want to stay overnight, the guide also has a list of hotels that have charging capabilities. As more charge stations are added, new itineraries will also be added. The beauty of these tours is they remove the concern of being stranded while traveling in an electric car.

When planning your summer road trip, make the environment the forefront of your plans. Test-drive the new Electric Vehicle Tour to your favorite destination and make memories for years to come. Who knows? Maybe in 30 years your children will be able to drive electric Corvettes on classic Route 66 and reminisce of the family trip you took them on to the Grand Canyon in their family’s old electric vehicle.

The Electric Vehicle Guide can be found at arizonaguide.com/ electricvehicles. For more information on the Arizona Office of Tourism, visit azot.gov.

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eorge B. Brooks Ph.D., an advocate on the subject of aquaponics, will be teaching a course on the matter this fall at Mesa Community College. The class is the very first college-accredited aquaponics course in the western United States and will elaborate on the practice of aquatic farming that incorporates living fish. Brooks speaks avidly on the technique and process of the aquaponic system throughout Arizona. He also is the co-owner of RighTrac Inc., a for-profit company working in aquaponics. In addition, Brooks has found a way to infuse the science of aquaponics into Arizona education. One example is the George B. Brooks Sr. Community School, located in South Phoenix and named after his late father and community leader Dr. George Benjamin Brooks Sr. The self-sustaining school is home to a 13,000-square-foot greenhouse that is shared by students and neighbors to spread awareness of health and wellness.

The greenhouse features several different types of gardening, including, of course, an aquaponics exhibit that is being built

by RighTrac Inc. “The greatest goal is to share wellness and to show educational support in the community,” says Robert Nickerson, the executive director for Roosevelt School District.

“George Brooks has been a very active member in this.” The exhibit will provide a unique learning experience for students that will allow them to be very hands-on when growing and harvesting plants in the greenhouse.

These aquaponic systems use the waste of the fish living in the habitat to nourish the plants that are growing in the environment. In return, the plants provide a natural filter for the fish to live in as well, thus creating a sustainable ecosystem where both the fish and plants can live.

There is a range of fish that can live in the aquatic habitat; however, when growing food crops, recommended species include tilapia, channel catfish, and rainbow trout. Feeding the fish is the only variable that is added to the aquaponic

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system. The fish should be eating species-specific food that can be bought commercially or grown in your aquaculture. Things such as duck weed, water lettuce and worms are often fed to the fish living in these aquaponic systems. When it comes to growing plants in your aquaponics system, strawberries, beets and carrots have grown most successfully. If you are living in a mild climate and/or are using a greenhouse, you can potentially grow crops in an aquaponic system year round.

Aquaponics eliminates a lot of the water needed for traditional farming and saves time — no need to water the soil. Instead of soil, most aquaponic systems use gravel beds, as this gives the plants something to hang on to. This way of farming grows high-quality crops and high-quality fish, and guarantees products without pesticides or chemicals, ensuring healthy products for consumers. Aquaponics creates a truly organic farming environment.

Brooks has already brought great awareness of aquaponics to the Valley of the Sun, and that will only continue to grow with the start of his aquaponics course this fall. Aquaponics brings awareness of clean eating to education and the community. It promotes the simplicity of living a healthy lifestyle and infuses excitement into the world of science in education.

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new school year elicits a complicated and nostalgic mix of emotions for children returning to the classroom. As summer slips away, students may begin to dread setting the alarm clock to an early morning hour, yet they may also feel eager to experience the fresh faces, advanced academics and confidence that comes with being one year older and wiser. For students at Roadrunner Elementary School, the excitement of the new school year is elevated not only by what will occur inside the classroom walls, but by the school building itself. The 2014-2015 school year marks the first year that The Safari, the inaugural project of the Green Schoolhouse Series and the first LEED Platinum certified school built by volunteers in the nation, will be open

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for students, teachers and the community.

Roadrunner Elementary School, at 7702 N. 39th Ave., Phoenix, in the Washington Elementary School District, was selected because of its previous eco-conscious efforts by the dynamic team of the Green Schoolhouse Series — Brighten A Life nonprofit and CAUSE AND EFFECT Worldwide. The Green Schoolhouse Series vision was a noble and ambitious one — to build a highly sustainable building for a low-income K-6 school using only donated materials, labor and funds.

The Safari officially opened May 3, 2014, allowing for a few weeks of fun in the schoolhouse before classes were dismissed for summer vacation. The schoolhouse is home to a library, garden, interactive white boards, a teaching kitchen,

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indoor and outdoor classrooms reserved for STEM and fitness and wellness curriculum. Daylighting, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient windows, as well as the use of regionally sourced and recycled materials make for the most sustainable and effective learning environment for the faculty and students.

With the help of more than 40 corporations, organizations, media outlets and volunteers, 90 percent of the work on the building was completed during the past five years. When the companies behind the Green Schoolhouse Series became

unable to fund the project with only 10 percent of work uncompleted, the Washington Elementary School District was able to raise the remaining donations needed to finish the project, according to Sue Pierce, who serves as both Director of Facility Planning and Energy of the Washington Elementary School District and owner of Pierce and Associates Company Inc. The Safari at Roadrunner Elementary School is an innovative blueprint for the future of sustainable schools.

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QUINOA AND ORANGE ESSENCE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PISTACHIO iNGreDieNTs 2 cups quinoa 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp. cumin powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 bunch asparagus cut small 1/2 red onion diced small Zest of 1 orange 1 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup cranberries or tart cherries 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 1/2 cup pistachio nuts

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prepArATiON 1. Rinse quinoa and cook in 3 cups of water with cinnamon stick, cumin and salt for about 15 minutes.

2. Cook asparagus in salted water.

3. Toast macadamia and pistachio nuts in oven at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

4. In a large bowl, combine onion, vinegar, salt and orange zest and let sit for a minute or two for a quick pickling.

5. Add olive oil, steamed asparagus and parsley.

6. Add quinoa and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.

7. Serve warm or cold.

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CHEF FERNANDA’S FRENCH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE iNGreDieNTs 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard 2 cloves fresh garlic minced

Pinch of sea salt 1 Tbsp. honey (local is always best to fi ght seasonal allergies) 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves (or fresh rosemary chopped fi ne)

prepArATiON 1. Combine all ingredients except oil and stir with a fork or small whisk.

2. Incorporate olive oil.

3. Serve on your favorite salad combination or use as a marinade.

4. Keep refrigerated for up to a month.

This classic French version has sharp and elegant fl avors.

A great way to store homemade dressing is in canning jars.

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LEMON TURMERIC COCOROONS iNGreDieNTs 6 cups fine shredded unsweetened coconut Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch of salt 1/4 cup xylitol mixed with 1/4 cup water 1/8 tsp. turmeric prepArATiON 1. Put 4 cups of shredded coconut in a food processor until creamy.

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MISSION NOT-SO-IMPOSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE DESERT LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING Aug. 1, 8, 15, noon–1 p.m.

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix Get comfortable with your Arizona garden. Topics such as garden design, earth-friendly desert gardening, and sustainable landscape management for homeowners will be covered.

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HARVEST FEST AT SONOITA VINEYARDS Aug. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sonoita Vineyards Winery 290 Elgin-Canelo Rd., Elgin Sonoita Vineyards Winery, in Elgin, hosts wine tastings with wine and food pairings, horse-drawn winery and vineyard tours, and grape-stomping competitions each day during the annual festival.

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COOL SUMMER NIGHTS AT DESERT MUSEUM Through Aug. 30, 6 p.m. –10 a.m.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stays open after sundown on Saturday evenings all summer long as the nocturnal creatures of The Living Desert come to life. Look for Museum Docents and Jr. Docents interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fl uorescent minerals, animal eye shine, Sonoran Desert insects, night sounds, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions and/or rattlesnakes.

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WATER FOLLIES: A DISCUSSION ABOUT WATER USE IN THE DESERT Aug. 8, noon San Tan Mountain Regional Park Nature Center 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek The discussion addresses important questions such as where water comes from in the Valley and how it arrives to our homes. It also explores the challenges we may anticipate with the growth rate of the Valley.

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Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Evenings at the Phoenix Zoo unleash the wild side for visitors.

Select animals will be available for viewing until 7:30 p.m. phoenixzoo.org

Aug. 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Society 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix Four Peaks Brewery serves adult beverages amidst ecologically friendly lecture series the third Thursday of every month. They will be discussing rivers and important bird areas. The Rio Salado oasis provides a riparian area rich in flora and fauna for our feathered friends. riosalado.audubon.org

NATIONAL BOWLING DAY Aug. 9, 8–10 a.m.

Uptown Alley 13525 N. Litchfield Rd., Surprise Celebrate National Bowling Day with one free game of bowling at Uptown Alley in Surprise.

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MAGDALENA BASH AT KIEF-JOSHUA VINEYARDS Aug. 23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Kief-Joshua Vineyards 370 Elgin Rd., HC1, Box 31, Elgin Kief-Joshua Vineyards, in Elgin, hosts a day of great Arizona wine-tasting, with live music and delicious food.

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FARMER JOHN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY AND WILLCOX MARCH FOR ZANE/ ORCHARD DASH 5K Aug. 23–24, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Apple Annie’s Orchard 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox To celebrate Farmer John’s birthday, all of the you-pick vegetables at Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins will be specially priced at 20 percent off. In honor and memory of their grandson Zane, who shares Farmer John’s birthday, 100 percent of the Burger Barn breakfast and lunch proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes.

The March for Zane check-in starts 7 a.m. and the 3K walk starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 23.

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LABOR DAY PET ADOPTION AND FOOD TRUCK ADOPTION Aug. 29–30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Himmel Park 2653 E. First St., Tucson This is an exciting 36-hour-long countdown/last-day pet adoption party. With activities and food trucks. Help Pima Animal Control meet their adoption goals.

The $100,000 Adoption Challenge is a contest in which 50 shelters across the country compete to break their own record saving the lives of animals. Each competing shelter must save more dogs, cats, puppies and kittens than they did during the same three months of 2013. visittucson.org

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Is it back-to-school already? I know the kids are saying it, but admit that if you’re a parent, you’ve been counting down the days!

Do you need an idea for lunchbox treats that might make packing those lunches a bit less tedious? Take a peek at these packaged (because who has the time?) organic cookies that’ll make everyone happy.

DUCHY ORIGINALS FROM WAITROSE | ORGANIC LEMON ALL BUTTER SHORTBREAD BARS HE SAID: These Duchy cookies are a European style, dry, biscuit-like cookie. They had a pleasant lemon flavor that wasn’t too amazing alone. But served up next to a hot cup of Earl Grey tea, they turned into slice of buttery, lemon heaven.

SHE SAID: Adding lemon to buttery shortbread was a nice twist to this classic treat. However, these cookies were crumbly and dry. They’re not what I expected from shortbread. Unless your little ones enjoy afternoon tea, try another cookie.

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TASTY BRAND | ORGANIC BANANA SPLIT SANDWICH COOKIES HE SAID: These are fully organic, sandwich-style cookies that are a tad strange, but overall very tasty. The banana filling and vanilla cookie are both good, but unfortunately the chocolate cookie completely drowns out the others when eaten like a sandwich. Bottom line: if you like Oreos, you’ll like these.

SHE SAID: Sandwich cookies are typically the least exciting cookie for me, so I had to try this creative flavor. It’s got a rich chocolate and vanilla flavor, but the banana is barely noticeable.

Disappointing, but I still think they’re mighty tasty!

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365 | ORGANIC HONEY GRAHAM BEAR COOKIES HE SAID: Somehow shaping a graham cracker into a little bear makes it taste better. I don’t understand how that works, but it does. These sweet little honey flavored bears were deliciously light and crunchy. If the kid across from me had these, I would be trying to trade my puddin’ snack for them.

SHE SAID: These irresistibly cute cookies will put a smile on anyone’s face. They are light and crunchy, and satisfyingly sweet. Thankfully the honey flavor is strong (don’t take these camping!) and kept me from devouring the whole bag!

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GINNYBAKES | ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BLISS HE SAID: These cookies remind me a lot of those crunchy granola bars I use to eat back in the day. They were a little unexciting. The chocolate was smooth and tasty, but the cookie part was pretty dry and boring. Nothing to write home about.

SHE SAID: I guess I’ve always expected oatmeal cookies to be moist and soft-baked, so these were a surprise. Definitely dry and crunchy. But I loved the chocolate-cinnamon-coconut combo — so good! The perfect solution: serve these with a glass of milk.

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JOVIAL | ORGANIC EINKORN COOKIES — CHECKERBOARD HE SAID: Jovial gets kudos for its cookie making approach.

Organic ingredients and an ancient, unaltered wheat called einkorn make these cookies a sweet treat that’s almost good for you. They have a rich chocolate flavor, and they are a bit on the dry side, but sit down with a few of these and a cup of hot cocoa and you’ll be a happy camper.

SHE SAID: If I had to pick one cookie to bring with me to a deserted island, this is it. I loved these. They were just sweet enough, with a deep cocoa flavor and soft but crunchy texture.

Not to mention they have protein, calcium, iron and a “never hybridized” wheat. This is one sophisticated cookie.

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