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GOOD Jason Barlow: Habitat Done Right!
James Barlow, the President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, was live on Instagram with Green Living to discuss his mission of bringing people together to build hope, homes, and communities. Read our online exclusive for the full Q&A session to learn more about the nonprofit’s neighborhood preservation programs, repair programs for the elderly, and sustainability practices.
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Benefits of Seasonal Eating
Explore the health, community, and flavor benefits of seasonal eating with Jason Dwight, co-owner and executive chef of Persepshen. Find out how consuming locally grown, fresh produce packed with nutrients can improve overall well-being and combat hidden hunger. Indulge in the delightful flavors that come with seasonal eating.
GOOD Girl Scouts Collect 500+ Pounds of Plastic
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Troop 122 collected over 500 pounds of film plastic in just six months as part of NexTrex's Community Recycling Challenge. Their efforts included partnering with local schools and businesses to establish convenient drop-off locations. This impressive project saved about 40,500 plastic bags from landfills.
Green Living was pleased to attend the Caring for the Earth Dress Rentals grand opening on Sunday, May 7. The Tempebased company rents special occasion dresses for children two years of age or older, and for adults who wear size 4 or smaller.
Green Living had the honor of receiving the prestigious Purpose Driven Award at the Green Light Solutions 10th anniversary event. We are grateful to be recognized as a purpose-driven media company for more than a decade.
Solar Cell Breakthrough
MIT scientists have engineered ultra-thin fabric solar cells that can convert any surface into a power source. They are printed using electronic inks similar to printing designs on a T-shirt and have the potential to revolutionize the clean energy industry.
SRP Sustainable Cities
The cities of Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix were all honored by Salt River Project with a platinum designation as SRP Sustainable Cities. The award recognizes commitment to sustainable growth while supporting SRP’s environmental policies and goals.
Built Using Rice Hulls?
Modern Mills created a natural building material nearly indistinguishable from wood. ACRE is made from rice hulls, diverted from landfills in a process that is phenol-, formaldehyde-, and adhesive-free. It is a durable and sustainable alternative to wood that can be used indoors and outdoors.
Mitigating Effects of Rising Sea Levels on Coastal Cities
As part of the City of Vancouver’s Sea2City Design Challenge, the North Creek Collective, led by architecture firm MVRDV, put together The Sea Rise Catalogue, featuring possible interventions that adapt the area’s current waterfront buildings and infrastructure to mitigate the encroaching water.
E-bike Conversion Kits
Rubbee, a micro-mobility startup founded in the mid-2010s has created a conversion kit that turns a normal bicycle into an e-bike. There are three e-bike conversion kits, including the Rubbee, Rubbee 2.0, and the new Rubbee X, which comes in three configurations for different performance and price points.
