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GREEN LIFE
ENERGY FLOW FOR HEALTH BY KEVIN WALTERS
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id you know that Feng Shui – like Acupuncture – is one of the eight branches of Oriental Medicine? Acupuncture optimizes the body’s energy circulation to organs, tissues and glands by clearing blockages KEVIN WALTERS leading to illness. But many people don’t yet understand that if the person’s environment is contributing to the blockages, then sending the person back to that unhealthy environment may well undo the benefits of acupuncture! This is why it’s so important to make sure your environment has healthy energy circulation. Since we are constantly interacting energetically with everything around us, our environment is crucial for health. Literally translated, Feng means “wind” but also chi – the currents of life energy within and around all things. Shui means “water” – representing money and abundance. These two types of moving energy – air and water – are basic requirements for life. Consider this: the atoms that make up everything are themselves made up of subatomic particles, all moving and vibrating elements of energy. We feel this energy whenever we enter a space. Feng Shui views this energy as the foundation for understanding how we respond to our environments. Feng
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Shui is the intentional manipulation of this energy to achieve optimum flow, comfort, prosperity, and yes, health! To prevent disease, we need to be surrounded by healthy energy that flows with vitality. So our goal is to look for opportunities to raise the energy of a space so our bodies can resonate to a higher vibration. If something catches your attention while you’re looking around in your environment, then your energy is interacting with its energy. You get a sense of that energy by the way you feel. What is the message of the Ballerina Clown (pictured, left)? Is it whimsy, or is it creepy? Because this image is confusing, what Feng Shui regards as “unresolved energy,” it is most often perceived as unsettling rather than sweet. Symbolically, it can resonate with situations in our lives that are also confusing or that seek resolution. The home directly mirrors the physical body and affects how it works.1 For example, squeaking hinges and floorboards can act subconsciously as a constant complaint. If you oil the hinges and nail down the floorboards, you may be happy to find that your joints and other systems flow more smoothly.2 Broken or cracked windows can affect your eyes as the windows are the “eyes of the house.” Feng Shui says: “Replace immediately!” Clean, unbroken windows help us see clearly with inspired vision.3 Feng Shui sees hallways, stairways and entranceways as the arteries and veins that carry life force throughout your space.
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When these are blocked with clutter, it’s like too much cholesterol causing high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, sluggish organs and disease. Feng Shui considers clutter energetically as issues you hide away and don’t want to face, becoming unhealthy stuck energy.4 Let’s look at a classic Feng Shui example (pictured, above left). This gently curving sidewalk encourages the movement of nourishing chi to the entrance, and positively affects the plants, the yard and certainly the residents. But this other gently curving path (pictured, above right) has no nourishing chi moving along it, illustrating the importance of context. The plants and yard are unnourished. The path shows uncontrolled growth, weeds encroaching and loss of clarity. How does this feel, and what could this reveal about the health of the person who lives here? As you go through your day, notice the things in your environment that bring you joy and lift your spirits. But also notice what catches your attention and is not quite right. A message? Imagine what in your body or your life these might symbolize! You may be astounded.
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GIVING BACK
COX CONSERVES HEROES HONORING THOSE WORKING
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here are many ways in which individuals can fight for conservation. Adopting sustainable policies at work, lobbying local politicians to pass green initiatives, or spreading helpful information can help tremendously. However, one of the best ways to create a positive impact on the local environment is simply to get out and volunteer. Cox Communications recognizes the importance of good volunteer work. Through a collaboration between their parent company Cox Enterprises and the Trust for Public Land (TPL), they honor volunteers every year through the Cox Conserves Heroes awards program. The heroes are those “who create, preserve or enhance the shared outdoor places in
our communities,” and this awards program recognizes them annually in several cities around the country. Arizona’s 2016 program celebrated the fifth award given in our state, and the 50th overall since the program’s inception. Though concentrated on celebrating individual efforts, Cox Conserves Heroes is a program in which teamwork and organizations truly benefit the public. Any member of the community can nominate a deserving environmental volunteer. Projects considered involve park maintenance and beautification, water conservation, community engagement with public places, and anything that helps grow the use of public space for environmental efforts. From the nominees,
ABOVE: This year’s winner was Shawn Redfield of Phoenix, who has a full-time volunteer position as the Trail Director for the Arizona Trail Association. Redfield said the prize money will help to improve and maintain the 800 miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails that wind through the state’s varied ecosystems, connecting Mexico to Utah.
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Can you match the Cox Conserves Heroes Finalist to their Eco-Tip? FINALISTS: 1. Tim Flood, Arizona Audubon 2. Shawn Redfield, Arizona Trail Association 3. Dennis McClung, Garden Pool ECO TIPS: A. “Get Outside!” B. “Change starts from within.” C. “Water is life.” Key: 1C, 2A, 3B
a panel of civic leaders in the conservation and sustainability fields, called the Heroes Judging Circle, selects three finalists. Each finalist is profiled by Cox Conserves, then the general public votes for their preferred winner online. Winners receive $10,000 for the nonprofit of their choice, usually the same organization with which they volunteer their time. This year’s winner was Shawn Redfield of Phoenix, who has a full-time volunteer position as the Trail Director for the Arizona Trail Association. Redfield said the prize money will help to improve and maintain the 800 miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails that wind through the state’s varied ecosystems, connecting Mexico to Utah. The other finalists were Tim Flood of Phoenix, who volunteers for Audubon Arizona collecting data on rivers and bird populations; and Dennis McClung of Mesa, founder of nonprofit Garden Pool, which designs spacesaving sustainable systems for growing food. Each runner-up receives $5,000 each for their chosen nonprofits. McClung was in collaborative spirits, at the awards ceremony on August 23, saying he was excited to use the money to “share what we’re doing with the rest of the world.” In the past few years, Cox Conserves Heroes has supported over 150 volunteers in the overall program, and donated more than $650,000 to environmental nonprofits. Beneficiaries include local efforts like the bird rescue Wild at Heart, whose own Greg Clark received the $10,000 prize in 2014. His colleague Bob Fox said of the program: “the money definitely helped the organization grow,” and he was grateful that “a very large corporation [Cox] has such a heart.” To learn more about Cox Conserves Heroes and getting involved, visit coxconservesheroes.com. Michael Cohen is an Arizona native who lives and writes in Tempe. He enjoys traveling and considers reading an efficient method of doing so. Recently, he completed a degree in Creative Writing at Arizona State University. Read more giving back articles at greenlivingaz.com/givingback
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editation is a process of extended consciousness from which all thought patterns, emotions, images and sensations arise. The practice of Yoga Nidra is an ancient deep-sleep meditation technique that passes the DALE YAVITT dream state but allows you to remain alert. This means that while the body sleeps and the mind is at rest, there is an active consciousness. Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative guided meditation with four stages of sleep. The sleep stages start with the waking stage (beta), moving to the dreaming experience (alpha), through the deeper meditation stage (theta), and finally attaining the complete disconnection from personality and fears where there is a conscious awareness of nothing (delta).
WHAT DOES YOGA NIDRA DO? Yoga Nidra may bring balance, harmony and ease to the body, mind and spirit. This happens at many different levels and in many different ways. A means for self-realization and spiritual enlightenment, Yoga Nidra could create a more vibrant, happy and empowered life. This form of yoga may have physiological effects that could help restore balance to the nervous system and reduce blood pressure. Diabetics might see improved glucose regulation. In addition, the immune system can be strengthened, a healing response boosted and chronic pain lessened. The delta sleep also releases anti-aging chemicals. Yoga Nidra also may facilitate healing of physical and emotional injuries. According to experts, Yoga Nidra is equivalent to three hours of sleep.
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s a neurosurgeon, I see hundreds of patients every month. With each one, I enthusiastically encourage regular meditation and yoga; their many benefits to both brain and body are well worth the time. Aligning the mind and the spine can create life changing improvements in overall health and wellbeing. In fact, yoga can have a unique impact on joint flexibility, posture, muscle tone and spinal alignment. Since these are critical to the long-term health of the nervous system, particularly core strength, yoga can be a great, low impact way to stay healthy at any age. For example, among my patients with
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scoliosis, I am frequently amazed at how well those who practice yoga fare over the long term. As a surgeon, I would expect them to be crippled by the disease, but instead they are enjoying life without pain.
Daily meditation aligns the mind. In our world of social media, smartphones, work emails, texts from family and friends, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with competing stimuli. It becomes hard to shut the brain down when it’s time to sleep or rest, and people quickly burn out. But life is not a sprint – it’s a marathon. Meditation retrains the brain to slow down and focus on the present, rather than countless distractions. Practiced together, yoga and meditation are especially powerful. Benefits include improved concentration and memory, enhanced feelings of wellbeing, and most importantly,
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HEALTH & WELLNESS HOW IS YOGA NIDRA PRACTICED? Before a meal, this deep-sleep-based meditation can be rejuvenating and healing for the body as well as the mind. You lie on your back for approximately 40 minutes while a teacher guides you through breath and body awareness and intention setting. You remain completely still throughout the class and essentially get to a place of hovering just above sleep in the delta state. Spontaneous healing in the body may occur. Yoga Nidra can be done in a hospital bed and is an excellent way to experience deep relaxation and healing without having to move a muscle. Studies have shown that 11 Yoga Nidra meditations can improve Alzheimer’s disease, chronic diseases and chronic stress. All of this is possible because the practice of Yoga Nidra stills the fluctuations of the mind, allowing you to be your authentic self, resting deeply and releasing limiting beliefs. HOW CAN I EXPLORE YOGA NIDRA? Knowing this, you might be interested in giving Yoga Nidra a try. The Body, Mind and Spirit Program at the HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center offers certified, supervised Yoga Nidra classes to cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers. It is a seamless system that will not limit your healing potential. Many participants have expressed their gratitude for the class while trying to cope with the stresses of health issues. To register for a class, visit honorhealth.com/ healthy-living/events. Dale Yavitt began working at HonorHealth in 1986 as a Respiratory Therapist and joined the Community Health Team in 1996. In 2014 Dale was promoted to Body, Mind and Spirit Coordinator for the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. She is an ACE certified personal trainer and an AFAA group fitness instructor since 1980 and yoga teacher since 2011.
reduced stress levels. This is critical, as ongoing increased stress levels take a toll on the body. Those who have had spinal or nervous system problems should take care when undergoing any new exercise regime. Always consult your doctor before implementing a new program, and speak to your yoga instructor about what’s right for you. Dr. Igor Yusupov founded Arizona Brain and Spine Center in 2010. A neurosurgeon committed to minimally invasive techniques that allow for faster recovery, the practice also specializes in neuro-vascular, neuro-oncology, and complex spinal deformity.
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1. Kamini Desai, PhD. (2009) Yoga Nidra. From kaminidesai.com/health-nidra.html 2. Dr. Swani Shankardev Saraswati and Jayne Stevenson, (Jan 27, 2016) “What is yoga nidra?” From bigshakti.com/what-is-yoga-nidra
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
IS YOUR DEODORANT SAFE? BY MARJ MELCHIORS
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s all Arizonans know, sweating is the body’s natural response to heat, helping us to cool down. But did you know that sweat does not have any odor? The familiar unpleasant smell associated with sweat is caused by bacteria that live MARJ MELCHIORS on our skin. The bacteria metabolize the proteins and fatty acids from sweat and cause body odor. Deodorants deal with the smell by neutralizing it and by killing the bacteria that metabolize the proteins and fatty acids. Without sweat, the bacteria cannot metabolize proteins and fatty acids that cause body odor. A large percentage of deodorants contain aluminum to accomplish this task. Many people have heard about the possible link between excess aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease. Aluminum may enter the body from long-term use of aluminum cookware and from eating or drinking foods from aluminum cans. Also, the idea that aluminum is in many deodorants may be a reason for concern. Studies suggest that aluminum compounds can change the way breast cells divide, even at low concentrations.1 The authors of this research conclude: “Our observations do not formally identify aluminum as a breast carcinogen, but challenge the safety ascribed to its widespread use in underarm cosmetics.” A study in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry (Nov. 2011) points out that: “The human breast
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is exposed to aluminum from many sources including diet and personal care products, but dermal [skin] application of aluminum-based antiperspirant salts provides a local longterm source of exposure.” Even deodorants with a natural label can contain aluminum. A popular natural deodorant is a stone that you rub under the arms. The ingredients in these crystal deodorant products are mainly comprised of minerals including “potassium alum,” which is marketed as a much larger molecule than aluminum chlorohydrate and cannot be absorbed through the skin. There is no doubt that such products are natural, since aluminum is a mineral found in nature; but if you’re looking to avoid aluminum, products containing “ammonium alum” or “potassium alum” should be left on the shelf. It will most likely take years to discover conclusive evidence to connect breast cancer and other diseases with the use of aluminum-containing deodorants; however, the choice is yours if you want to avoid the potential risk. If you want a deodorant that is free of aluminum, you must be a detective and read your labels! Marj Melchiors is the owner of allnaturalcosmetics.com boutique in Prescott Valley. Visit the website or call 928-772-0119 for more information. 1 Journal of Applied Toxicology, online, Jan. 6, 2012
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ntil recently, seasonal climate variations have been a big plus for Coconino County. When the heat kicks in across southern Arizona each summer, those in the know retreat to the gentler climes of places like Oak Creek, Sedona, DAVID A. SCHALLER Flagstaff and Williams. These patterns of seasonal movement are in a way a dress rehearsal for what will be needed more often in a warmer, drier Southwest. People know intuitively that when natural climate changes become disruptive, we can pick up and move if we must. From sea level rise alone, climate-driven migration is already underway in southern Louisiana, along the Alaska coast, and in the far-flung coral archipelagos of the Pacific Ocean. It might not be easy – or inexpensive or preferred – but the idea of escaping harm when it shows itself is part of our resiliency as humans. But nature, in all its complexity, does not always have the option of moving. Among Coconino County’s most treasured assets is the 1.6-million acre Kaibab National Forest. Flanking both north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, its immense stands of pine, fir, spruce, aspen and oak harbor an array of the state’s most important ecological, recreational, economic, and cultural treasures. Beyond the individual beauty of an ancient ponderosa pine, the forest serves to hold soil in place and protect watersheds, while providing cover and food for a web of life that ranges from microorganisms to the majestic elk. 14 greenliving | September 2016
The climate future for the county’s forests is growing uncertain, however. In response to less moisture, rising temperatures and heat-compromised soils, many trees are expected to wither and perish as they cannot pick up and move like Birnam Wood in a Shakespeare play. To give these forests a shot at surviving, scientists from Northern Arizona University are now partnering with other state universities, government agencies and nonprofits on the Southwest Environmental Garden Array project (SEGA). They are taking an ambitious look at what climate changes portend for the state’s plants and trees, including the forests of Coconino County. The project is designed to look at the effects of climate change on individual plant species, communities, and their supporting ecosystems. At 10 field research sites across the region, scientists are quantifying responses to changing climatic conditions on a scale ranging from genes to ecosystems. At sites in the north Kaibab Forest, different species of trees are being grown under conditions of varying temperature and moisture and at varying elevations. Over several growing seasons, scientists want to learn which species are most likely to survive as heat and precipitation conditions change. As part of the SEGA research work this past summer, volunteer “citizen scientists” from the nonprofit Grand Canyon Trust aided university researchers in measuring the health, growth and mortality of thousands of pine seedlings at monitoring stations south of Jacob Lake. greenlivingaz.com
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A second largescale climate adaptation effort in Coconino County is reflected in the Grand Canyon Trust’s recently published climate change management plan for the region. The Trust’s plan looks at risks from drought and increased wildfires over 800,000 acres on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where the Trust holds cattle grazing permits and where there have been frequent fires in recent years. The first-ever plan is expected to assist the U.S. Forest Service in meeting its own climate change goals, according to the Forest Service’s climate coordinator. When it comes time for tough management actions in response to climate threats to the forest, the common ground being sought by the Trust and the Forest Service will be a model for others. An inventory of springs and other water sources on the North Rim, crucial for both wildlife and domestic livestock, will be one of the first initiatives under the plan. It would be easy to let the scale and challenges of climate disruption become paralyzing, particularly across an area as vast as the Colorado Plateau. Instead, smart, pre-emptive efforts like those reflected in the SEGA project and the Grand Canyon Trust’s regional climate plan are helping make Coconino County a showcase for climate adaptation in the state of Arizona. For Green Living’s climate change series, each month we will focus on one of Arizona’s 15 counties and how climate change is affecting it specifically. Next month’s installment will focus on Gila County.
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BY JILL BERNSTEIN
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ll across Arizona, creative people are developing solutions to the everyday environmental concerns that impact their community’s quality of life, public health, and economic development. Many groups work on collecting trash in parks and along roads, but Natural Restorations is a statewide group based in Gilbert that specifically focuses on removing trash, graffiti and items foreign to the environment from natural areas throughout the state. Created in early 2015 by Justin and Nicole Corey, Natural Restorations is dedicated to preventing natural areas from being closed to the public. They do this through restoration and conservation, along with public education. Their belief is that if children and adults understand why natural areas must be preserved, everyone will increase their responsibility to leave only a minimal footprint, thus keeping natural areas open and available for future generations. Since it is a relatively young organization, Natural Restorations currently partners with the Arizona Trail Association in order to seek financial support from both individuals and funders. They plan to become a fully independent 501(c)3 nonprofit as soon as possible, but in the meantime, this partnership enables them to move forward and accomplish their mission on the ground. In addition to hosting volunteer cleanup events throughout the year, Natural Restorations is developing a dedicated restoration team that can go above and beyond what volunteers alone can do. This group works around the year in areas that see repeated dumping problems, areas that are too remote or unsafe for volunteers, areas that don’t require a large number of volunteers, and areas that are spread out over more than a few miles.
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Nicole and Justin see the development of the dedicated restoration team as a way to not only expand the impact of their vision, but also to provide jobs for veterans. “It can be difficult readjusting to civilian life, especially after deployment in dangerous environments,” said Nicole. “Learning and implementing site restoration skills provides a relatively stress-free work experience for veterans. They can be out in nature, doing good work and bringing real value to communities.” They are currently seeking funding to fully implement this program.
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SOME OF THE RESTORATION PROJECTS THEY’VE COMPLETED INCLUDE TRASH CLEANUPS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING: • Coconino National Forest outside of Flagstaff off of Forest Road 791 & Historic Route 66 (6/13/15) • Near Sheep Tank Hill in the Coconino National Forest outside of Flagstaff, near Walnut Canyon (8/15/15) • Florence Kelvin Trailhead of the Arizona Trail (10/17/15) • Hobert Trail in South Mountain Park in Phoenix (4/16/16) • Arizona Trail in the Coconino National Forest, near Walnut Canyon (7/16/16)
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If you and your family are looking for a great way to spend some time in the outdoors in our beautiful state, Natural Restorations always has opportunities to participate. Young and old alike can help clean up and restore beauty to natural areas throughout Arizona. Visit naturalrestorations.org to learn more about how you can be an important part of preserving the natural beauty of Arizona for future generations. Jill Bernstein is the Executive Director of Keep Arizona Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities to take care of their environment through litter abatement, recycling and beautification.
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ENVIRONMENT
BY STEPHANIE BRAY
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ocated in northeastern Arizona, the Petrified Forest National Park stands frozen in time. Petrified wood and reptilian fossils are surrounded by badlands and rock outcrops covered in pictographs. Below the park’s surface, the mineral potash is found. In 2009, potash mining companies began exploring the Holbrook Basin, located on the outskirts of the Petrified Forest. One of these companies was NZ Legacy, a land, mineral and energy development company which Mesa-area Senator Bob Worsley founded in 2002. NZ Legacy, along with the Texas-based Hunt Oil, looked at the area in 2011. Previously, NZ Legacy developed a 27-megawatt biomass generating plant in Snowflake, providing a green source of electricity to 27,000 homes in the White Mountains by utilizing the remains of the forest after the 2002 Rodeo Chediski fire. They hope to now utilize the potash found at the Petrified Forest to create nutrient-rich soil for agriculture in addition to Arizona jobs. WHAT IS POTASH? Potash is a loosely defined term that refers to mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium. Produced worldwide, 95 percent of potash is primarily used in the production of fertilizer in the agribusiness. There are a handful of potassium compounds referred to as potash, including potassium chloride, potassium hydroxide and potassium nitrate. These compounds are used for things such as fireworks, matches and water softening. The mineral was formed millions of years ago, when large saltwater lake beds occupied the land where the Petrified Forest now sits. When the water from the lakes evaporated, it left behind large deposits of potassium salt.
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MINING THE HOLBROOK BASIN RESPONSIBLY A recent Geological Survey estimates that 600 square miles of potash deposits underlie this area. The World Bank’s Commodity Markets Outlook reports that the current price is $228.00 per ton. However, this price is not high enough for the proposed mining operations to be profitable.
Senator Bob Worsley, right, showing a chunk of a “rainbow” colored petrified log on his property.
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Would potash mining negatively impact the Petrified Forest? Senator Worsley doesn’t think so, since “it’s not a mineral deposit that would cause an open-pit mine to exist.” There are two methods that would successfully collect the potash and leave residual evidence of a mine ever being there. One method is a room and pillar system. Here, workers would travel down a shaft or horizontal ramp to mine the potash. “Pillars” of untouched material are left to support the roof overburden and open new areas. After the potash is removed, the residual material would be brought back down and fill the same rooms.
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A variety of pottery sherds, a remnant of a sandstone mano and a basalt mano and metate (used as grinding stones) found in a large ruin on Senator Worlsey’s property adjacent to the Petrified Forest.
The second method is in-situ leaching, or solution mining. This process starts with boring injection and recovery wells into the ground. After, a heated brine solution is injected into the potash deposit, which dissolves the mineral. The dissolved salts are brought to the surface and the water is evaporated. If the price of potash reaches $500.00 per ton and a mine is created in Holbrook, Senator Worsley believes this would create around 500 Arizona jobs for the next 40 to 50 years, plus the creation of fertilizer from the potash mineral deposits for local agriculture use. Stephanie Bray is an aspiring magazine writer. In May 2015, she graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism. Photos by Roxanne Knight. Read more environment articles at greenlivingaz.com/environment
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NUTRITION
BY PARIS MASEK
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ooking for a good read? Get on the internet and download an ebook by your favorite author in just seconds. Need fresh-caught fish for an extra special meal? Make a call tonight and it will be delivered in PARIS MASEK the morning straight from a dock in Hawaii to your front door in Phoenix. The world and its bounty are at our fingertips, supplied by the current state of transportation, technology and infrastructure. Scale, however, greatly affects the availability of certain types of transportation like those that transport food products in the Valley of the Sun. American agriculture has gone through a great metamorphosis during the 20th Century, moving from smallsized farms to larger scale enterprises. Transportation and delivery logistics have paralleled that pattern. Agriculture products that used to come from your backyard or the farm just down the road became harder to obtain from local sources during the mid 1900s. The supply of locally grown products dwindled, as did the subsequent need for convenient smallscale transportation; both began to fade away. Local food is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as any product that comes from no more than 500 miles away. On average, those products are 10 days old when they finally reach the marketplace. That doesn’t sound very local or fresh. But times are changing again. Urban agriculture and locally grown products are increasingly in demand for health reasons as well as the high quality of such food items. Consumers understand more and are buying into eating seasonally and using regionally specific food stuffs. The linchpin is in how these products get from hyper-local farms (producers and consumers that live in the same city or county) to the end consumer – transportation. The current system of distribution is designed to handle large volumes of products versus the relatively miniscule amounts coming from small producers. This dynamic typically forces small-scale entities to get their products to distributors themselves, sell at farmer’s markets, or form cooperatives. Self distribution and individual sale methods
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increases farmers’ costs plus takes large blocks of time away from farming duties. Large distributors and wholesalers fully realize the potential for hyper-local food yet have not fully engaged in providing those commodities. Due to their business size and operational structure, their reaction time and costs are proportionally greater, and therefore not often used. Truly urban farms are popping up within city limits and are able to sell products directly from the farm, but their numbers are small compared to demand. Agricultural aggregators and food hub systems are coming into existence that are more nimble to fulfill producer and consumer needs with less operational overhead, but they are the exception and not the norm. Otherwise, the burden and costs of transportation rest mostly upon the shoulders of small producers from across the country. There is work to be done to relieve this burden. So support your local farmer by buying straight from the source: farm stands or farmer’s markets are a good place to start. Find a cooperative or food hub operator that can offer you direct access to local, really local, farm-grown food. The more we eat what is in season and buy hyper-local food, the sooner we will find these products more readily available. Fall crops are just around the corner, so be ready to seek, find and buy local. Times are constantly changing. Paris Masek is the Managing Director for Green on Purpose, Director of Agriculture Programs for Quincea Social Enterprises, and a PhD candidate at ASU in English Literature working with Indigenous American Literature and Cultures. He is an active member of the Maricopa County Food System Coalition as well as an urban gardener who uses raised beds, edible landscaping, and a flock of chickens in his downtown residence to keep fresh produce and eggs on his family’s dinner table. Read more articles about nutrition at greenlivingaz.com/nutrition
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GETTING GLEE WITH GHEE BY KAREN LANGSTON
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heck out any health food store or integrated grocery store such as Sprouts, Whole Foods and Natural Grocers, and right there next to the butter you will see little glass jars of golden yellow cream labeled “ghee.” You’ve KAREN LANGSTON probably heard your health-nut friends rave about the stuff: stirring it into coffee in lieu of creamer, adding it to smoothies to increase thickness, or even slurping a teaspoon of melted ghee before breakfast… but, what is it? Ghee is made from butter and can be used in cooking as a butter substitute or a high-heat cooking oil. The process of making ghee – much like butter clarification but even purer – removes the casein, lactose and milk proteins. Unsalted butter is heated to a boil and simmered until the moisture has evaporated and the milk solids sink to the bottom and begin to caramelize. The result is a fragrant, buttery-nutty oil that has all the important fat soluble vitamins found in butter, but none of the problem-causing proteins. That’s all it takes to reach pure liquid golden ghee Nirvana! Originating in ancient India, the word “ghee” comes from Hindu scriptures of Sanskrit, meaning “sprinkled.” Ghee is commonly used in Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi, South Asian and Arabic cuisine. Ghee is also used in Ayurvedic medicine and religious rituals. Ghee is traditionally made with cow’s milk, however it can also be made from goat, buffalo, yak, camel, and in some countries even human breast milk.
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT GHEE? Why such a fuss over what is essentially just clarified butter? Ghee is a powerhouse for the body. Grass-fed, pasture-raised ghee is an excellent source of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K2, all of which are vital to memory retention, healthy eyes and healthy skin. Because ghee contains saturated medium- and short-chain fatty acids, it increases the absorption rate of these nutrients...but it doesn’t stop there. Short-chain fatty acids in ghee aid in improving colon health, gallbladder function, inflammation problems and constipation, and they give a major boost to the immune system. Ghee is also an excellent source of the cancer-fighting conjugated linolenic acid, which can lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and aid in weight loss. Because the milk solids, proteins and casein have been removed, ghee makes a wonderful substitution for lactoseintolerant individuals. Some experts say that ghee is more nutrient dense and healthier than butter, has a longer shelf life, and is perfect for high-heat cooking and frying. When shopping for ghee, opt for the good stuff made from grass-fed or pasture-raised cow or goat milk; if you can find yak, buffalo or camel ghee, be adventurous and give it a try! Karen Langston is a certified holistic nutritionist who trains healthcare practitioners and health advocates the keys to preventing and reversing symptoms by having a good poop. healthygutadvisor.com For more articles about nutrition visit greenlivingaz.com/nutrition
SHORT-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS IN GHEE AID IN IMPROVING COLON HEALTH, GALLBLADDER FUNCTION, INFLAMMATION PROBLEMS AND CONSTIPATION, AND THEY GIVE A MAJOR BOOST TO THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. greenlivingaz.com
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COMBATING ARIZONA’S
PUPPY MILL PIPELINE BY NICOLE GALVAN
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hen I adopted my dog June, I didn’t have a clue what a puppy mill was. I was told that she spent the first seven years of her life in a cage, where she had to crouch to walk without her feet falling through the wire-caged flooring NICOLE GALVAN beneath her. Having never stepped foot on solid ground, June’s legs were deformed, permanently bent forward to accommodate the way that she had to walk around. She had herniated discs in her spine. A good portion of June’s lower jaw was missing from chronic tooth infections. June also had a severe ear infection, mammary tumors, and was afraid to walk in open spaces. She was forced to give birth to puppies time and time again in this condition. Despite all that she had been through, I watched June flourish over time in my care. She began to walk in open spaces, to trust, to cuddle, and to love. She found it within herself to forgive humans; but as her caretaker, I could not forget everything she had been through.
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In a fit of anger over what I witnessed with June, I tried desperately to find out if her breeders were facing charges, and if her puppy mill had been shut down. That’s when I learned that nothing illegal was done to her. Her breeders gave her to their local shelter when she could no longer produce puppies for them, and they never once broke any laws. I learned that puppy mills are essentially factory-farms for dogs, and that they are legal and regulated. Puppy mill breeders must only abide by the Animal Welfare Act – a law designed to merely ensure that livestock are kept in conditions suitable for life, but a far stretch from what any decent human being would consider humane. According to the current standards, it was acceptable for June to stand on the wire-caged flooring that warped her legs and wrecked her spine. It was sufficient for her to never receive the preventive dental care that would have saved her lower jaw, and it was allowable for her to never leave the four corners of her caged existence. Worse yet, it is legal for these places to sell their puppies to Arizona pet stores.
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As someone who can attest to the horrors of puppy mills, I knew that I had to do something. After the city of Phoenix banned pet stores from obtaining puppies from puppy mills, I approached the City Council in Tempe, June’s city, to see if they would do the same. In February of 2016, the Tempe City Council voted unanimously to ban pet stores from obtaining puppies from puppy mills, and they named the new city ordinance “June’s Law.” Unfortunately, by May of 2016 the Arizona State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1248 to undo the pet store ordinances in Phoenix and Tempe. Despite receiving thousands of emails and a record number of phone calls against this bill, it was signed into law, citing that regulated
breeding facilities, like the place where June came from, were appropriate places for Arizona pet stores to obtain their puppies. Despite this massive setback, I am encouraged by the growing public awareness of this issue. I am inspired by the dozens of protesters who spend their weekends protesting alongside me in front of malls that sell these animals. We will continue to educate the community about the horrors of puppy mills and their connection to pet stores. We will continue to fight for all the dogs like June that are still stuck in their cages.
Learn more at facebook.com/PuppyMillFreeArizona. Nicole Galvan is an animal activist who has been rescued by three puppy mill survivors. Find more animal articles at greenlivingaz.com/animals
Having never stepped foot on solid ground, June’s legs were deformed, permanently bent forward to accommodate the way that she had to walk around.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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new brick-and-mortar yoga shop in Old Town Scottsdale, Soulful Tribe, has opened featuring mindful apparel and gifts. Soulful Tribe is a brand extension of Sumit Banerjee’s parent company SB Holdings, which has successfully created and franchised 17 Sumits Yoga locations internationally, with six in Arizona. Banerjee wanted to create a non-brand or yoga-specific retail location with zero exclusivity. Soulful Tribe offers free yoga classes with a suggested donation, meditations, soulful talks, Yin Nidra classes and more to the growing Scottsdale community.
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Soulful Tribe provides a variety of yoga clothing options; from yoga pants made from recycled water bottles, to blessed Mala necklaces from India, inspirational candles from Enlighten, and other mindful gifts. Soulful Tribe’s mission statement, “WE ARE ALL ONE,” is centered around the concept of inspiring the local community to come together under one eco-friendly roof. Soulful Tribe is more than a boutique. It’s a lifestyle and a platform to help further build community, and hopefully help change the world.
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Partnering with Namaste AZ Magazine, Soulful Tribe is also the official sponsor of the Namaste AZ Yoga Festival. This three-and-a-half day event will bring more than 60 yoga masters and presenters, great music, vendors, organic food, and fun for all ages. All levels and styles of yoga and meditation will be represented as well as a variety of immersion workshops. The event will be held at the Camby Hotel on Camelback in Phoenix, from October 6-9. Tickets cost $299.00 for a festival pass and $119.00 for a day pass. “It’s about bringing people together and continuing to build this mindful community in Arizona. We believe that we can help shape the world into a kinder, more conscious place,” said Banerjee. Stop by Soulful Tribe and feed your soul with some carefully selected goods, take a class, spread good vibes, and don’t miss the Namaste AZ Yoga Festival in October. For more on Soulful Tribe, visit sumits-apparel.myshopify.com. For more on the Namaste AZ Yoga Festival, visit namasteazyogafestival.com. Leah Joy Lindner is the editor of Namaste AZ Magazine and assistant to SB holdings. Read more community engagement articles at greenlivingaz.com/community
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TECHNOLOGY
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hese USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) LEEDcertified buildings in northern, central and southern Arizona are prime examples of smart building design.
NORTHERN NAU INTERNATIONAL PAVILION S. Knoll Dr. and E. Runke Dr., Flagstaff • LEED Platinum • Natural ventilation panels allow air to enter the building, while gravity hoods built into the ceilings circulate hot air out. Large ceiling fans circulate natural air throughout the building. • 35 kilowatt (KW) solar panels line the roof to generate power. Solar tubes have been installed to act as a natural lighting source in multiple rooms of the pavilion. Additionally, thermal windows use sunlight to warm the rooms. • A roof draining system is used to fill a filtration pond that reuses and distributes rainwater. Motion-sensing water faucets enable the reduction of water waste, and there is low water use in toilets and sinks. These aspects reduce the water use in the building by 42 percent. • Motion lighting, solar lighting, and energy efficient light bulbs are used to reduce energy waste from leaving lights on. Windows are energy efficient, with argon gas between the window panes to keep the heat in and the cold out. These aspects reduce the energy use in the building by 54 percent. NAU Student Academic Services Building, Flagstaff
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NAU STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES BUILDING 1111 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff • LEED Gold • All lighting uses LED technology and can be controlled with dimmers and sensors that adjust illumination levels based on whether a space is occupied or on the amount of daylight available. Efficient lighting has reduced energy consumption by 78,000 KW hours per year. • Other sustainable elements of the building design and operation include water-efficient fixtures, reclaimed water usage, energy-efficient building construction and green cleaning strategies. • Utilization of native and adapted plants, along with zoning low-water-use species, helps reduce total water for irrigation by 74.54 percent, saving more than 97 gallons of water annually. • 16.09 percent of the building’s materials and products were extracted, harvested and manufactured regionally, within 500 miles of the project site.
CENTRAL TEMPE MARKETPLACE 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe • The largest brownfield clean-up in the history of Arizona. • Exterior lighting was retrofitted with nearly 3,000 lowenergy-use lamps and fixtures to remove over 165,000 watts permanently and 1,500 tons of CO2 annually. • 300 KW solar installation. This will produce on average more than 90 percent of the electricity needed for signage, exterior building accent lighting, and parking lot lights by the largest Common Area electric meter. 26 greenliving | September 2016
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SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF THE WEST N. Marshall Way & E. 1st St., Scottsdale • LEED Gold • The museum stands on the site of the historic Loloma Transit Station and preserves elements of the station’s classic design. Today, it is repurposed as administrative offices and an education center. A 43,000 square foot, two-story main building has been added to the property. • The building’s landscaping features low-water-use desert plants. • The museum site features excellent public transportation access, development density, and community connectivity. • The sculpture courtyard’s “weeping wall” collects rainwater from the roof and 100 percent of the condensation from the HVAC system. • The building achieves a 38 percent reduction in energy use over the baseline energy code requirement due to enhanced performance of systems and green design strategies, such as desert-appropriate building orientation and self shading. • Materials used throughout the building’s design are regionally and sustainably sourced. • Low-emitting paints and coatings are used throughout the building to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants.
SOUTHERN BRYANT BANNISTER TREE-RING BUILDING 1215 E. LOWELL ST., TUCSON • LEED Silver • A 35,000-square-foot building that houses advanced research laboratories and classrooms. Home of the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.
• A tree-trunk-like structure is featured on the ground floor housing public exhibit space and a multipurpose room that serves as an auditorium and teaching lab. The canopy above the structure features two floors of laboratory and office space. • The outer shell of the canopy is a screen on the east, west and south sides that minimize heat input to the building. The screen is designed to move slightly, evoking the rustling of a tree in the wind. The north side of the building is uncovered, providing natural light for the building and a view toward the mountains. THE SALVATION ARMY HOSPITALITY HOUSE 1002 N. Main Ave., Tucson • LEED Silver • 88 percent of construction waste was diverted from the landfill and recycled. • Recycled material made up 14 percent of all of the materials that went into the building. • Low-emitting carpet, paint, adhesives and wood products were used in construction. • A solar hot water system was installed. For more information on the USGBC and other LEED certified projects in Arizona, visit usgbcaz.com. Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building photo courtesy of richärd+bauer. NAU Student Academic Services Building photo by Kyle Zirkus Photography. Read more technology articles at greenlivingaz.com/technology
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reen Living magazine has some exciting news to share! We will be partnering with the fourth annual VerdeXchange Arizona conference and also debuting our first annual Simple Solutions Summit this December 7-10. VerdeXchange Arizona is a three-day, state, regional and global, leadership conference focused on economic growth with an education and sustainability platform. Leaders come from all over to attend to share ideas and do business because they see their ideas become reality. Green Living magazine is hosting a farm to table celebration happy hour after the conference’s completion on Friday, December 9 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Then on Saturday December 10, Green Living magazine kicks off our first Simple Solutions Summit, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. We feel that everyone wants to do the right thing but they do not know how to get started. Through panels, tradeshow booths and a take-home workbook, we will show attendees simple solutions that they can use every day. Whether you’re passionate about clean air, saving energy, sustainable education, purchasing and growing local food and goods, ethical fashion, groundwater concerns, reducing the amount of waste you produce, living healthier, or exploring more ways to live an eco-conscious life you should join the tribe at the Simple Solutions Summit. The Summit is the optimal event to continue educating, inspiring and empowering yourself and your family to action to live a sustainable, conscious life. There will be an inspiring panel of expert speakers sharing their simple solutions; models in eco-friendly hand-painted
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dresses designed by Ruby Farias Designs; kids’ activities; an Eco Tank where social and environmental eco-preneuers can pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and receive seed money for their companies; interactive and educational tradeshow booths; and more! Every attendee will receive a Simple Solutions Summit Action workbook on how to get started on living an eco-conscious lifestyle. While the VerdeXchange conference draws corporate executives, city, state and country leaders who are here to do business and still be more sustainable, the Simple Solutions Summit aims to bring together these business leaders and their families, plus the community as a whole to come together to learn and grow as a sustainable group. Individual tickets to the celebration happy hour on the 9th are $65.00. Those who attend the VerdeXchange conference will attend the happy hour for free. Tickets to the Simple Solutions Summit costs $10.00 for students; $25.00 each; $40.00 family pack (2 adults, kids are free); $75.00 bundle for one ticket to the celebration happy hour and Summit. These events will take place at Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes Resort (pictured above). For more about the VerdeXchange Arizona conference, visit vxaz.com. For more on the Simple Solutions Summit, visit greenlivingaz.com/summit. Anna Seal is a local writer focused on sustainability and green living. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Studio Arts and Media Arts. Read more leadership articles at greenlivingaz.com/leadership
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ARCHITECTURE
DESERT DWELLINGS
ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSES OPTIMIZED
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ustin Trautman, founder of Vali Homes, moved to Phoenix in 2005 and made a notable observation: most of the Valley’s homes work against the sunny desert climate and not with it. “According to statistics, there are MICHELLE TALSMA more than 1.8 million homes in the EVERSON Valley,” Trautman said. “And none of them are built with materials that are optimized for a desert climate. Vali Homes are the first to bring the Passive Home movement to Arizona yet are designed specifically for our Sonoran climate, and built with materials that create durable, comfortable and healthy desert homes.” Trautman, who founded Vali Homes in 2013, explained that Vali houses stand apart from traditionally built homes in four main ways: THE HOMES HAVE A “PROTECTIVE SHELL.” “The houses protect you in a similar fashion to native plants,” Trautman said. “Sunlight of course is one of the Valley’s biggest blessings, and challenges. Through durable metal heat shields and air-tight, super-insulated walls, our homes are designed to absorb direct sunlight and shed the sun’s heat while keeping the interior perfectly comfortable.”
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THE HOMES “BREATHE INTELLIGENTLY.” Essentially, Trautman said, the HRV (heat recovery ventilator) in each Vali home functions like lungs providing a constant supply of fresh air, while removing stale interior air. Through a heat exchange module, the system uses the temperature of the exiting stale air to pre-cool the inbound fresh air to reduce cooling load on the A/C. The HRV also maintains ideal humidity levels, and eliminates the need for messy, often unhealthy ancillary humidification. THE AIR AND WATER INSIDE VALI HOMES IS PURIFIED; thanks to two-stage filtration, dust, pollutants and pollen are removed from the inbound fresh air. Meanwhile, threestage whole-house water filters remove chlorine gas from showers, and permeate reverse osmosis (RO) filters provide drinking water with a fraction of the water waste of traditional RO filers. Trautman said that the air inside each Vali home approaches cleanroom-level quality, and is perfect for those with allergies, asthma and other breathing difficulties. THE HOMES ARE BUILT TO BE SUSTAINABLE AND CONSUME LESS. “Vali homes break the cycle of consumption,” explained Trautman. “While regular homes generate really large footprints in their battle with our desert climate, and need frequent major component replacement, Vali homes are designed to be free of major maintenance for 30+ years and use just 15-30 percent of the electricity of a regular home.
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Some of Vali Homes’ eco-conscious features include: record-setting airtight construction; double-stud exterior walls to eliminate thermal bridging; efficiency that exceeds LEED Platinum certification; steel exterior “heat shield” panels with desert wildflower-inspired color accents; polished concrete floors; solid-wood 50-year aluminum-clad doors and windows; sub-slab seal and venting for moisture/ radon gas; high-efficiency, low-consumption mini split A/C; heat-pump hot water heater; evaporative clothes dryer; LED lighting; and low-water-use native desert landscaping. “I’ve become attached to Phoenix; the city and the culture,” Trautman said. “I moved here 11 years ago from Seattle and, at first, had a hard time because it’s so different. But then I realized that the desert is beautiful and I adapted. I accepted why it’s great. For example, look at how well certain plants like the Saguaro cactus grow and thrive here. Why shouldn’t we construct homes with that in mind?” Trautman confirmed that Vali Homes is part of a major shift in the construction and housing industries. He said that there is a trend toward smaller houses and also a rising demand for custom homes. Vali Homes participates in both of these trends, keeping in mind eco-friendly practices from the ground up. To give locals, prospective buyers, and out-of-towners a taste of what it’s like to live in a Vali Home, one of the homes in the Loma Linda neighborhood of Central Phoenix is available on Airbnb. Trautman said that most people who stay in the home notice three things: how every room is the same temperature, how quiet the home is (no roaring A/C, tons of insulation and no air gaps), and how clean the air – and home in general – feels. In addition to educating potential buyers about their homes, Trautman said that Vali Homes also places a big emphasis on educating the general public about green building practices and other eco-friendly topics. For example, the company invites those who are interested to become a member of their “tribe” – a social media and newsletter following to keep up on all news related to sustainable building and living. “We want to shift people’s viewpoints of what a house can be, and how they can live both comfortably and sustainably in our desert climate” he explained. “It’s not just about sales; it’s about education. It’s a movement.” To learn more about Vali Homes, visit valihomes.com. Michelle Talsma Everson is a freelance writer, editor, public relations consultant and mom based in Phoenix. With degrees in both journalism and PR from Northern Arizona University, she writes for several Valley publications. Find out more at mteverson.com. Read more architecture articles at greenlivingaz.com/architecture
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WILDLIFE
BY ROSEMARY J. PRAWDZIK
FUN FACTS • Condors can eat up to 3 lbs. at one feeding. • During hunting season, condors may trail hunters from the sky in anticipation of a meal. • Condors are genetically related to storks. • Condor chicks are born with their eyes open. • When scared, condors throw up the contents of their stomachs. • When condors are hot, to reduce their body temperature they defecate on their legs. This is called Urohydrosis. • Condors do not have talons like eagles or hawks, their nails are similar to toenails.
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n 1967, California Condors were placed on the federal endangered species list. By the 1980s, the situation was so dire only 26 birds were left in the wild, and a last-ditch captive breeding effort was launched to save the birds from extinction. While this may not be news to many, what may not be known is that many of these condors’ descendants reside in Arizona, at the northern end of the Grand Canyon. In surveying areas for possible release, the Vermillion Cliffs of Northern Arizona met all of the criteria: a remote location with suitable nesting cliffs and caves, desert thermal updrafts essential for flight take-offs, ample food, and likely part of the condor’s natural historic range. The first condors were released there in 1996. Christopher Parish, director of The Peregrine Fund’s Arizona Release Program, has spent the last 19 years endeavoring to preserve these majestic birds, the largest in North America. “In the beginning, conservationists catalogued several reasons why the condor population was in decline,” Parish explained. “But the loss of habitat, lack of food, and breeding challenges were not the most critical obstacle to the birds’ survival.” In fact, under the right circumstances, condors can be bred in captivity. The Peregrine Fund’s condor propagation manager Marti Jenkins explained, “It was originally thought condors mated for life, but we discovered this isn’t exactly accurate. In the wild, if a pair were successful parents they might mate for life, but if they were unsuccessful in raising their young, they would separate and find new mates.” Because of this ready-acceptance of new partners, conservation biologists working with a captive flock are able to pair and breed those birds that provide the greatest genetic diversity, as determined through DNA testing. Understanding the reproductive habits of condors has greatly enhanced the success of the breeding programs at The Peregrine Fund, the Los Angeles Zoo, Oregon Zoo
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and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. By 2008, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Recovery Program achieved a significant milestone: for the first time since its inception, more California condors were flying free in the wild than were held in captivity. So what was and continues to be the primary cause of death in condors? Lead poisoning. Veterinary exams are conducted twice per year by six biologists on the more than 70 Arizona birds to evaluate the birds’ health. In a study conducted in 2002, 80 percent of the birds showed high concentrations of lead in their systems. This spike occurred during hunting season when the entrails of hunters’ kills – a principal food source for condors – were left in the field. In 2005, a voluntary lead-reduction program was initiated to educate hunters about the effects of lead poisoning on condors. “Hunters are some of our greatest conservation advocates,” stated Parish. “Once they understand the impact of lead on the birds, it is amazing how many of them voluntarily opt to use lead-free ammunition. They don’t want to harm animals for which they have great respect.”
As of 2015, the USFWS reported there were about 120 California condors flying free in Central and Southern California; 70 in Arizona and Utah; and 30 in Baja, Mexico. In Arizona, the public can view condors flying wild at the Navajo Bridge or House Rock Valley overlook along the Vermilion Cliffs Highways Scenic drive. And each year visitors are invited to participate in the release of the previous year’s condor fledglings at the annual National Public Lands Day celebration. This year, the festivities are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on September 24. For more information, check out the Condor Cliff’s Facebook page at facebook.com/CondorCliffs. Rosemary Jane Prawdzik is a marketing and public relations consultant and freelance writer and editor living in Tucson. She has a degree in Communications from Miami University and has been published in several regional publications. She is currently working on her first book. Photos courtesy of The Peregrine Fund. For more articles about wildlife visit greenlivingaz.com/wildlife
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ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
PAINTING THE FINAL FOUR GREEN
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he 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships culminate with the popular Final Four in Glendale in early April, capping off an action-packed decade of major sporting events in the Valley that also included two RODRIC J. Super Bowls, more than 20 college HURDLE-BRADFORD football bowl games, and two NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional Finals. During the past decade, these events have transformed from basic sports hosting opportunities in front of a national audience to international opportunities that showcase the latest and greatest in green sustainability practices within a metropolitan area and its facilities. “We just completed our first meeting of the NCAA host city committee in August,” said Justin Zeulner, co-founder and executive director of the Green Sports Alliance, comprised of a network of more than 300 sports teams and venues from 20 different sports leagues and 14 countries.
“We started at six original founding members [and now we’re up] to almost 400 because sports has always played a role in social efforts, and now environmental affairs and stewardship is the newest cause,” he said. According to their website, the Green Sports Alliance inspires sports leagues, teams, venues, their partners and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food, recycling, water efficiency, species preservation, safer chemicals and other environmentally preferable practices. The cause in the Phoenix metropolitan area during March’s Final Four is to develop a blueprint in green efficiency and sustainability. This plan will be put to use in future Final Four events in San Antonio in 2018, Minneapolis in 2019, Atlanta in 2020 and Indianapolis in 2021. “Phoenix is special because stakeholders want to interact more with community engagement campaigns using this amazing event as a backdrop,” said Zeulner. “Phoenix is unique with its culture, food and energy, so it gives us an opportunity to be creative in the philanthropic space with green activities.”
ABOVE LEFT: EV charging stations at the Moda Center, home of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA team (one of Green Sports Alliance’s founding members). ABOVE RIGHT: Wells Fargo Arena North.
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The obvious resource in Arizona that may be utilized in the committee’s environmental programming is solar energy. The environmental programming for the Final Four will be a series of legacy projects that can either continue in the Phoenix metropolitan area after the event or can be continued to other host cities in the future. These projects may include investment in environmental and sustainable infrastructure, food recovery and donation, developing lower income areas, or energy efficiency policies and facilities. “This opportunity for engagement for the benefit of the community and environment is an exciting time that we are all looking forward to,” said Zeulner. “The NCAA Final Four means so much more than basketball now. We are going to be able to use Phoenix as the playbook for future sites and develop case studies for the results.” Stay tuned for more information on the sustainability plans for the Final Four event.
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For more on the Green Sports Alliance, visit greensportsalliance.org. For more on the NCAA Final Four, visit ncaa.com/final-four. Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford is a freelance writer based in Arizona and Nevada. He covers casinos, energy, entertainment and real estate. He can be contacted at rodric@vegasluxuryvip.com. Find more active lifestyle articles at greenlivingaz.com/activelifestyle
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CHEFS
BY AMANDA HARVEY
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t took three other very special restaurants building the momentum over 20 years for this opportunity to become available and pose itself,” said Chef Lisa Dahl about her newest Sedona restaurant, Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill. The restaurant recently celebrated its first anniversary. Dahl has been a restaurateur in Sedona since 1995, when she opened her first restaurant Dahl & Di Luca. “This opportunity, this place, was guided through me,” she continued. “I truly believe I am the co-creator with a very special angel, my son. I dedicate everything I do to him, to Justin, because he and I had lots of plans together. We loved the food business and making people happy. He lost his life, but he lives on,” said Dahl. It took about two years, three architects and countless hours of planning to create the gorgeous space that overlooks the breathtaking Sedona red rock. “This is a very masculine, beautiful and austere property,” Dahl said of Mariposa’s wrought-iron and dark wood features. “It needed a touch of femininity.” She continued, “I see butterflies as very feminine and delicate but also elusive and powerful. When I was standing in just the bare bones of this space, I was thinking ‘Well, what should the name be?’ and the name just appeared. When something like that happens, I just go with it.” Mariposa, of course, means butterfly in Spanish. Dahl also worked with many local Arizona and southwestern artisans on the details for the restaurant, including the one-of-a-kind, 800-pound front door made from stained glass and semi-precious stones by artists in Tucson; hand-blown glassware from Mexico; reclaimed Mesquite wood furniture; and much more.
In addition to collaborating with local artisans, Dahl also works with local farmers (largely McClendon’s Select organic farm in Peoria) for fresh, organic produce. She also recently started working with the Verde Valley School garden. “Serving local and organic ingredients just makes the most sense,” Dahl said. “It’s so aligned with what I believe. I came over here from Marin County [in California], which was extremely progressive. The farm-to-table concept was what living in Marin County was about 25 years ago. Now it’s becoming much more doable in Arizona, as well.” Mariposa also has an herb garden onsite that changes seasonally. In addition to herbs, the garden features peppers, baby tomatoes, sunflowers and more. Dahl takes their vegetable excess and, instead of tossing it, turns it into vegetable broth that is used in the restaurant’s dishes every day. On September 24, Dahl – along with two other chefs – will participate in a farm-to-table dinner to benefit the Verde Valley School and the Yavapai Food Council. Almost all the food will come from the Verde Valley School garden or within the range of the Verde Valley. “We created the restaurant with the highest consciousness and will continue to do so,” said Dahl. They implement waterand gas-saving features in addition to recycling, with plans to begin composting as well. “It’s been nothing but an interesting project,” said Dahl. “Amazing, but very difficult. It’s rewarding beyond words. The rewards are on the receiving end when the guests have such a great experience here and they feel mesmerized.” For more on Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill, visit mariposasedona.com. Read more articles on chefs at greenlivingaz.com/chefs
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RECIPES
CHARRED OKRA
WITH TOMATILLOS
RECIPE AND IMAGE COURTESY OF NANCY MCCUTCHEON, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER AT THE HONORHEALTH VIRGINIA G. PIPER CANCER CENTER
IF YOUR IMPRESSION OF okra is a slimy vegetable from the South, this recipe will change your tune! Local to Arizona and available from July through September, okra is rich in vitamins and minerals and helps with bone strength, vision and heart health. Enjoy this light Southwestern-style recipe as a side dish or pair it with chicken, salmon or tofu as an entrée. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound okra, halved lengthwise 1/2 cup onion, sliced vertically 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 cup peeled, julienned tomatillo 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 Tbsp butter 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp grated lime zest 1/2 tsp lime chipotle salt or kosher salt
DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Your skillet needs to be hot to char the okra. 2. Add oil to skillet; swirl to coat. 3. Add okra in a single layer; cook, without stirring, three minutes or until charred. Stir. 4. Remove okra from pan.
5. Add onion and garlic. Cook two minutes or until lightly charred. 6. Add tomatillo and pepper. Cook for one minute. 7. Remove pan from heat. 8. Stir in butter, oregano, zest and salt. Return okra to the pan to coat. Yields four servings.
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CHOWDER RECIPE AND IMAGE COURTESY OF AMY JOHNSON
AS WE LEAD INTO cooler weather, it’s time to start thinking about delicious soups for fall and winter. Amy Johnson, also known as “Mrs. Plant,” calls this recipe “perfect for the transitioning omnivore” because it’s a hearty soup that everyone will love. Find more of her recipes at mrsplantintexas.com. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 tsp of dried thyme A few grinds of black pepper 1 tsp sea salt 3 cups vegetable broth or water 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4-5 ears of corn) 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 bay leaf Pinch cayenne pepper
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DIRECTIONS: 1. In a stockpot, steamfry onions for five minutes. 2. Add carrots and bell peppers to the onions and cook for about seven minutes, until onions are translucent. 3. Add thyme, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Steamfry for one more minute. 4. Add veggie broth, corn, potatoes, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. 5. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. 6. Blend half of the soup in a high-speed blender until very smooth. This will be the base of the soup. Add to remaining soup and serve! NOTE: Double this recipe to fill a crockpot greenlivingaz.com
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GIVE THESE HEALTHY SPINACH and mushroom enchiladas a try this upcoming fall and winter season, or visit Gadzooks on 7th St. and Osborn in Phoenix, to build your own custom enchiladas. Gadzooks’ second location in Arcadia will open in early 2017. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 16 oz. spinach 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp chili powder Red or green sauce, your choice
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Shredded Asadero, Chihuahua or your choice of cheese Guacamole, if desired Other toppings, as desired Tortillas DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Slice mushrooms. 3. Add butter and olive oil to a sauté pan. Melt butter in oil. Add mushrooms. 4. Sauté mushrooms on medium-high heat until tender and a little golden.
5. Add chili powder and chicken stock until coated with mushrooms. 6. Add garlic. 7. Add spinach. Cover with lid. Check and stir until spinach is cooked. 8. Add salt and pepper. 9. Place desired amount of filling inside tortillas, fold over. Place in a baking pan, cover with sauce and cheese. 10. Bake for several minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For more recipes, visit greenlivingaz.com/recipes
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EVENTS SEPTEMBER 18 World Water Monitoring Day
GREEN SCENES
SEPTEMBER 21
Zero Emissions Day
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
9/16-25 Arizona Restaurant Week
9/17 5th Annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest
9/24-25 3rd Annual Garlic Festival
CENTRAL ARIZONA
September 8
September 17
GREEN LIVING SEPTEMBER LAUNCH PARTY
5TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’ TACO STREET FEST
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Bell Lexus North Scottsdale 18555 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Join us at Bell Lexus for a night of fun and networking! Check out their gorgeous LEED Gold certified showroom in North Scottsdale and admire their line of hybrid vehicles. Also enjoy local beer, wine and food; enter to win ecofriendly door prizes; enjoy local vendor booths and donate to our 50/50 raffle benefiting a local nonprofit. Cash only please. Tickets cost $12.00 online/$15.00 at the door. Please RSVP. greenlivingaz.com/party
12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dr. AJ Chandler Park 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler This year, the Taco Street Fest is moving to downtown Chandler to accommodate more entertainment, activities, beer, margaritas, and of course tacos from over a dozen local restaurants. Other event highlights include salsa competitions, Chihuahua races, ballet folklorico dancing, and more. Tickets cost $8.00 presale and $10.00 day-of. Children 12 and under free. rockintacoaz.com
September 16-25 ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK Various times Various local restaurants This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining opportunities and the chance to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods to five-star dining and international fare, it’s all on the table during Arizona Restaurant Week. Check out the list of participating locations online. Prices vary. arizonarestaurantweek.com 42 greenliving | September 2016
September 18 EMBRACING YOUR JOURNEY EXPO 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Anasazi Ballroom 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix Aura photos, massages, reiki, nutrition, crystals, chiropractors, tarot readers, essential oils, palm readers, healers, art, naturopaths and more! Attend the Embracing Your Journey Expo for a day of discovery, exploration, healing and insight. This family friendly event has something for every step of your journey. Admission is $5.00. purplelotusproductions.com/ expo-info.html
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11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek Get your garlic fill at this huge 2-day event at the Olive Mill. They’re selling all of the organically grown garlic from their garden – while supplies last! Guests can enjoy live music, five food trucks, garlic food specials, cooking demos by owner Perry Rea, garlic gelato, a meet and greet with the garlic farmer, games in the grove, tours and much more. Free admission. queencreekolivemill.com greenlivingaz.com
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SEPTEMBER 25 World Rivers Day
9/9-11 Becoming an Outdoor Woman Weekend
9/11 4th Annual Wine in the Woods
9/24-25 8th Annual Sedona Winefest
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September 9-11 BECOMING AN OUTDOOR WOMAN WEEKEND Friendly Pines Camp 933 E. Friendly Pines Rd., Prescott Sponsored by the Arizona Wildlife Foundation, this camp offers adventure and life skills. Women age 18 and older will learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife, and learn a range of other outdoor recreation skills. The weekend also features “hawk talks� and nature hikes. Registration is $250.00 and includes meals, lodging and classes. greenlivingaz.com/bow
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4TH ANNUAL WINE IN THE WOODS
8TH ANNUAL SEDONA WINEFEST
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff Enjoy the 4th Annual Wine in the Woods Festival showcasing Arizona wineries and local eateries among the beautiful gardens at The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tickets cost $35.00 in advance/$45.00 day-of/$30.00 for Arboretum members; children 12 and under are free. Ticket price includes 10 tasting tickets and commemorative Wine in the Woods wine glass. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum. thearb.org/events/wine-in-the-woods
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sedona Posse Grounds Park 525 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona The 8th Annual Sedona Winefest is designed to awaken the senses with a variety of fine wines from Arizona wineries, many from the nearby Verde Valley and Northern Arizona. The event also includes tasty cuisine from food trucks and local restaurants, delightful jazz-oriented music by talented musicians, an eclectic variety of vendors, an inspiring art exhibition, and wine education seminars. Tickets range from $20.00-$25.00. sedonawinefest.com
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GREEN CHAMBER LUNCH AND LEARN
ACTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP
Tuck Shop Kitchen and Bar 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join Green Living magazine at the Green Chamber Lunch and Learn as our very own publisher, Dorie Morales, and editor, Amanda Harvey, give tips on marketing your green business and getting your articles published. Learn more about magazine publishing and marketing at this interactive and fun event. Tickets cost $30.00 for nonmembers and $20.00 for members. Includes lunch. thegreenchamber.org
Sept. 16: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sept. 17: 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 State Route 69, Prescott The Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC) has designed this conference and workshop around keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and other education-based ways to address issues in the arborist profession. It is also an opportunity to meet and do business with vendors, win prizes at the annual raffle, and experience Prescott. Registration fees vary. aztrees.org/2016-ACTC-Annual-Conference
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September 20 SOCENT SUMMIT 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Vintage 45 45 W. Buchanan St., Phoenix From printing companies that are employeeowned, to restaurants that are striving toward zero waste, to bookstores that advocate for issues they believe in and law firms that have local purchasing commitment, there are countless ways that local businesses are solving problems in our state and setting good examples for other business owners. The SOCENT (Social Entrepreneurship) Summit will be a day to hear directly from Arizona entrepreneurs about how and why they decided to create change. The cost to attend is $60.00 per person. localfirstaz.com/socent September 2016 | greenliving
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World Environmental Health Day
9/8 Patterson Observatory Public Night
9/12 Farmer + Chef Connection
9/17 15th Annual Roasted Chile Festival
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
September 8 PATTERSON OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT 7:00 p.m. Patterson Observatory, University of Arizona Sierra Vista 1140 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista Patterson Observatory and the Huachuca Astronomy Club invite you to a public viewing. Weather permitting, view the heavens with the 20-inch Patterson Telescope and other instruments. Among possible sights are craters on the crescent moon, gas giant planets Uranus and Neptune, double stars, various star clusters, nebula, planetary nebula and distant galaxies. Entrance is free. hacastronomy.org
September 12 FARMER + CHEF CONNECTION 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson Farmer + Chef Connection is a unique event, aimed at building wholesale food networks at the local level. The cornerstone of the event is the Suppliers’ Marketplace, a vendor fair exclusively featuring Arizona food producers and distributors. Buyers will meet local purveyors of quality dairy, meats, produce, baked goods, and much more! Complementing the event is an end-of-day reception featuring Arizona food, beer, wine and spirits. General admission is $20.00. localfirstazfoundation.org
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September 17 15TH ANNUAL ROASTED CHILE FESTIVAL 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Enjoy fresh roasted Arizona-grown green chilies, locally grown produce and fruit, and artisans and crafters offering goods ranging from plants, jewelry, candles, baked goods and food. There will also be a beer garden and live music. Admission is free. rvfm.org
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G R E E N CHAMPIONS Each month we will feature three people – one each in northern, central and southern Arizona – who are making strides in the green community. For our September Urban Design issue, we focus on leading architects.
NORTHERN – TIM KINNEY PRESIDENT, KINNEY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Since 1999, Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) has grown to be an award-winning general contracting, construction management, and design/build firm performing work throughout the southwest region. With headquarters in Flagstaff, they currently have operations in Cottonwood, Bullhead City, and Phoenix. KCS constantly strives to be the best, by staying on the cutting edge of technology, management techniques, project delivery methods, and sustainability, both within their internal operations and throughout their construction projects. The company culture and core values of integrity, quality, social responsibility, continuous improvement, and collaboration with all project stakeholders is reflected in all of KCS’ projects. Tim graduated from the College of Engineering at Northern Arizona University in 1982.
CENTRAL – LAWRENCE ENYART OWNER, LEA-ARCHITECTS Lawrence Enyart, FAIA, LEED AP, established LEA-Architects in 1975. The nationally recognized design firm is headquartered in Phoenix and focuses on quality architecture, sustainable design, planning and construction management. Over the last three decades, LEA has designed over 150 fire stations, public safety facilities, airports, libraries, admin/offices, police projects and courts. LEA is a LEED accredited firm and a member of the USGBC. LEA-Architects has won numerous awards for quality design, energy efficiency and environmental excellence.
SOUTHERN – EZRA ROATI REGISTERED ARCHITECT, LANNING ARCHITECTURE Ezra Roati is a Registered Architect at Lanning Architecture located in Tucson. Over the past two years at Lanning, Roati has had the opportunity to help design beautiful and ecofriendly homes using his passion for architecture and use of alternative materials. Before arriving at Lanning, Roati had already ventured into eco-friendly design as a client account manager at REALM, an urban organics company. He was vital in scouting and analyzing local businesses to help them promote or develop solutions regarding sustainability. As he moves forward Roati hopes to design architecture that engages all viewers and utilizes ecological principles to minimize environmental impact.
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SHE’S GREEN
HE’S GREEN
ORGANIC SANDWICH BREAD
Product reviews by our eco-conscious couple John and Jennifer Burkhart In our book, the bread upon which you build a sandwich is as important as the ingredients between the slices. Luckily, there are quite a few tasty organic bread options available – unless you prefer a hefty dose of glyphosate in your wheat. From sourdough to super grain, we sliced, layered and spread to find out which brand you should buy for your next sky-high “Dagwood.” RUDI’S ORGANIC BAKERY | ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOURDOUGH, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: It’s amazing what flour, water, salt, air and time can make. This sourdough bread had a nice sour bite and a wonderful light crunch; it would make an excellent garlic bread. If bread is the staff of life, I will eat this every day.
SHE SAID: Yum! Straight outta the bag this bread was soft, doughy and slightly sour. I like a strong sourdough flavor, so I was a bit disappointed that the sourness disappeared after toasting. Even so, slightly toasted, these slices would make a mouthwatering BLT.
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DAVE’S KILLER BREAD | WHITE BREAD DONE RIGHT, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: This White Bread Done Right lives up to its name. It’s super soft and airy, yet chewy with noticeable whole grains. The bread had a light sweet flavor and was scrumptious toasted with butter and jelly. I have no doubt this would make killer grilledcheese sandwiches.
SHE SAID: Not exactly white bread, but it had what I love about white bread: a doughy texture and mild flavor. Kids will love it, and so will adults with its 10 grams of whole grains. Don’t expect the thin slices to handle much more than PB&J though.
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ONE DEGREE ORGANIC FOODS | VEGANIC LENTIL GRAIN, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: This one was dry and stiff straight out of the bag with a slight earthy flavor, but a quick trip to the toaster helped quite a bit. Hot butter and jam on your breakfast toast is my recommended use for this bread. Also, One Degree gets major kudos for its super ecofriendly farming practices and transparency.
SHE SAID: Lentils and sprouted wheat give this high-protein bread its punch. Be sure to pile on lots of flavorful toppings and mayo though, because it was a bit dry. I do love that raisins were used instead of sugar to add a bit of sweetness. I also love that “veganic” means the farmers ensure that no animal byproducts are plowed into the soil.
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EUREKA | SAAA-WHEAT, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: This is your everything-but-the-kitchen-sink bread. The loaf is covered in oats, sunflower seeds, and black-and-white sesame seeds. It had a sweet wheat flavor with a fairly strong sunflower seed aftertaste. I could see this bread topping a fully loaded turkey sandwich with sprouts. Yum!
SHE SAID: For a flavorful “stick to your bones” toast in the morning, this is a great pick. The seven grams of protein per slice will keep your belly full. It had lots of crunch and was slightly sweet due to a bit of added sugar. I prefer no sugar in my bread (my coffee takes care of my sugar intake for the day), but overall this was a tasty slice – and vegan, too!
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ALPINE VALLEY NATURAL WHOLE GRAIN BREAD | SUPER GRAINS, USDA ORGANIC HE SAID: Here’s another seedy loaf that tastes like it was dragged through a granary (in a good way). Not quite as sweet as the Eureka bread, but just as chewy with a nutty sunflower seed taste, this bread is the perfect sandwich builder.
SHE SAID: Well, you can’t beat organic and local! This Mesa-based company is one of my favorite bread brands. Sure, you might need a mile of floss to get all those “power seeds” out of your teeth, but it’ll be worth it. Lightly sweet, soft, hearty and full of flavor, it’s perfect for toast or sandwiches – but plan for a triple-decker since the slices are smaller than average.
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COOL OUTRAGEOUS
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NATURAL CRAYON ROCKS
As a kid, it can be hard to decide which is more fun: crayons or rocks. Now, there’s no need to choose! Bring the outdoors in for colorful fun or get artsy with the unique and creative shapes. Made from Kosher soy wax and natural pigmented coloring, these non-toxic art supplies from Main St. Shop come in a sturdy 64-pack box with cell dividers and a slide top to help keep them organized. Made in the USA. $29.95 MAINSTSHOP.COM
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PLUG INTO SOLAR
The SunPort allows you to access solar energy anywhere as it flows through the power grid. Simply plug the outlet adaptor into any standard 3-pronged outlet and then plug in your electronics, appliances, or other electric machines as usual. An LED display will pulse when you are using solar energy. The best part is: you don’t need to install your own solar panels to take advantage of the solar energy from certified solar farms; simply access the app. $59.99 SUNPORT.CO
ORGANIC JUMP ROPE
Outdoor fun is the healthiest fun! The eco-jumper from Main St. Shop is made with U.S.-made 100-percent cotton rope (7 feet long and adjustable) and 100-percent recycled plastic handles. It contains no BPA, phthalates or PVC. It even meets FDA food contact standards! The entire rope is also dishwasher safe for easy sanitizing. Kids of all ages can jump rope for simple fun anywhere, and parents can feel safe knowing their children and the earth are protected by conscious construction. Even the packaging is made from 100-percent recycled cardboard and printed with soy inks. $10.99 MAINSTSHOP.COM
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UPCYCLED TIN CAN LAMP
This unique floor lamp from iLiüi is a stylish way to light up your home or workspace. Made by hand, the lamps are created from recycled olive cans that are washed and coated in ecolabel paints. The handmade base is wooden and also comes equipped with wheels. Available with Euro, UK, or U.S. plugs. $167.81 ILIUI.IT
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BAMBOO CHARCOAL AIR PURIFIER
The Moso Bag from Moso Natural is an easy way to maintain a fresh, odor-free environment. A safe alternative to air fresheners that are filled with formaldehyde, petroleum and fragrance, Moso Bag is filled with nontoxic, chemical-free and fragrance-free moso bamboo charcoal. To use, simply place the Moso Bags in or near affected areas and let charcoal do its work! It comes in various sizes and colors for varied use, even sized to fit in a refrigerator or freezer. $8.95-$22.95 MOSONATURAL.COM
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