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CONTENTS

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LIVE

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BRING YOUR OWN… EVERYTHING

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REDUCING WASTE PART 7: DIY

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TAPPING INTO AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE THROUGH THE GUT

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MOLECULAR HYDROGEN

How to reduce to-go waste

Kait Spielmaker takes us through her journey

The benefits of diet

DESIGNS SUSTAINABLE SKIRT 32 TEENAGER FROM USED CORKS View her creation

CITY OF PHOENIX GREEN BUSINESS 33 2019 RECOGNITION EVENT A peek at what happened

FLUSHING! 34 KEEP Ameresco’s renewable natural gas wastewater treatment plant

The H “bomb” for inflammation

YOUR VALUES 12 WEAR Can you commit to a “no new clothes” challenge?

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TALKING TRASH IN THE CLASSROOM

GREEN, HE’S GREEN 36 SHE’S Game night

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DRIVE TIME

FORWARD 40 CRUISING Improving your environmental and social responsibility

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FIREPLACES HEAT UP AS TEMPERATURES COOL DOWN

42 RECIPES Winter tastes

Free program helps students learn about recycling The economics of electric road-tripping

How that could affect you

GIFT GUIDE 20 GREEN Eco-friendly and sustainable gifts perfect for the holiday season

VAPING EPIDEMIC 26 THE What you need to know

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OUTRAGEOUS STUFF 45 COOL Unique products SCENES 46 GREEN Event Calendar

YOUR DOG HAS TO GO POTTY 30 WHEN Arizona couple creates eco-friendly solution for pet parents

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ON THE COVER

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FED BY THREADS / Storming the fashion industry TALKIN’ TRASH / Leaders weigh in on recycling

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Letter from the Editor Happy Holidays!

I love this time of year—it’s just so festive! My favorite part of it all though is that my family all gets together to celebrate. Those celebrations are always a full day of laughter, food and children running around. The memories of these holidays in the past, and the traditions that we created while I was growing up—which I now continue with my own family—make me happy and grateful.

Now, while I may be content with just being with family, my kids are, well, kids. They like family, but they like the presents, too!

This season, why not keep the Earth in mind when you celebrate? Check out our “green” gift ideas in this issue—truly the perfect presents!

This month we’re also talking about what you need to know about gardening in December, great containers that are perfect for storing leftovers or to-go items in, a road trip in an electric car, the Valley’s fully commercially operational waste water treatment plant, vaping and health dangers, and more.

Also, since the weather is cooling down, the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality shares some information you should know about wood-burning fireplaces. Be careful!

Oh—and I love the DIY recipes that Kait Speilmaker shares in her story! In fact, I know the dish cleaner and household cleanser will come in handy after all that holiday company I have over!

Speaking of holidays again, no matter which ones you do—or don’t—celebrate, remember to take the time to make memories with your loved ones and to relax and recharge during these festive times.

See you in 2020!

Environmentally yours,

Michelle Glicksman Editor-in-Chief

P.S. We love to hear from our readers! Send me an email at editor@greenlivingaz.com with your comments on the issue, the green industry, or story ideas.

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BRING YOUR OWN… EVERYTHING (BYOEVERYTHING)!

BY IVY CIOLLI

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he holiday season is upon us! It is time to reflect and renew our commitments to Mother Earth. We gather with our loved ones to enjoy great feasts. But while many think about filling their tummies and leftovers, I think of non-decomposing to-go containers filling our landfills!

The best way to reduce our waste is by forgoing disposable products and BYOC (Bring Your Own Containers). Yes, come equipped with your own reusable containers, insulated mugs and straws to be the change you want to see in others.

My hope is that this will become just as customary as bringing your reusable bags to the grocery store. It’s almost embarrassing if we forget our reusable bags at the farmers’ market or grocery store these days. I stuff my purse and arms before I answer the question, paper or plastic ma’am? That’s a no-no in my moral green code!

• There are over five trillion pieces of plastic, weighing more than 250,000 tons, floating in our oceans. That’s more than 700 pieces of plastic per person.

• Scientists have collected up to 750,000 bits of microplastic in one square kilometer of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, about 1.9 million bits per square mile.

Most comes from plastic bags, bottle caps, plastic water bottles, and Styrofoam cups.

• On average, a school-age child using a disposable lunch generates 67 pounds of lunch waste per school year (40,000 pounds of lunch waste per middle school).

• Packaging accounts for 32% of all household waste in the U.S. • Americans discard 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour.

• 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the U.S.

And BYOBottle (of course) to your favorite juice or coffee bar along with your metal, glass or non-BPA plastic straw. My green heart beams when I ditch the need to pitch a cup.

• Americans use 500 million plastic straws every day, which could fill over 127 school buses every day, or more than 46,400 school buses every year.

My favorite non-toxic reusable product line is U-Konserve.

My home is full of a variety of their containers, which we use for the kids’ lunches and to store food on-the-go.

• 120 billion single-use cups are used by Americans every year. Placed end to end, they could circle the equator 333 times!

The company even added an insulated tumbler line to its repertoire—so parents, stock up for the holidays to share a cuppa Joe or some wine with your girlfriends! My favorite is the Waste-free Cocktail Kit. What a great holiday gift idea or gift for yourself! Their products can be found online and in stores such as Whole Foods. Check out www.ukonserve. com for all their eco products.

• Every year Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags.

According to U-Konserve, here are some staggering statistics to feast on at the dinner table this holiday: • 50% of the plastic used in the U.S. is used just once, then thrown away.

• Americans discard more than 30 million tons of plastic a year, and only 8% gets recycled. The rest piles up in landfills, is incinerated, or becomes litter.

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So this New Year, join my earth-friendly pledge of the 3Rs… reduce, reuse, and recycle. The BYOEverything is a resolution we can all achieve! Forgo the to-go container from a restaurant, keep your reusable cup in your car for those frequent coffee stops and invest in some reusable, sustainable products. If I conserve, you conserve, and we encourage others to conserve, imagine how drastically we could change the statistics above.

Ivy Ciolli is a native of Arizona born with the innate desire to protect Mother Earth. She is a wife, as well as the proud mother of Cole and Brooklyn. Her days are filled with volunteering at her children’s school, and philanthropic work involving abused and neglected children and animals.

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REDUCING WASTE PART 7: DIY

EACH MONTH, KAIT SPIELMAKER TAKES US THROUGH HER JOURNEY TO LIVE A MORE ECO-CONSCIOUS LIFE. HERE IS PART SEVEN OF HER JOURNEY

BY KAIT SPIELMAKER

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hat I have learned on this zero-waste journey is that relying on the conventional stores for products around the house can be defeating—everything is packaged in plastic. There is always the option to buy these items from small boutique companies that have made a commitment towards the environment by offering goods in zero-waste, post-consumer recycled or compostable packaging, and while this may seem like the answer to all your plastic problems, the cost can add up quickly. Therefore, it isn’t always a feasible option for everyone.

(primarily Pinterest). This brings me to the next chapter in my waste-reducing journey: the DIY extravaganza.

While I have turned to eco-conscious shops like this for certain items, such as toothpaste or deodorant, I make my own products whenever possible thanks to the internet

I had previously used Mrs. Meyers biodegradable dish soap, but once I found this recipe from Live Simply, I created my own.

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DISH SOAP An essential household item when trying to reduce waste is Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds. Dr. Bronner’s defines Sal Suds as a biodegradable, concentrated, all-purpose cleaner. It works great all around the house, and has quickly become a staple in my home over the last year. I found it useful for making DIY dish soap, as it’s very effective at removing germs and bacteria.

Using my old Mrs. Meyers dish soap dispenser (yay, greenlivingaz.com

reusing) I combine Sal Suds, water, white vinegar and, optionally, jojoba oil for moisture. Visit Lisa Bronner’s website (www.lisabronner.com) for more uses of Sal Suds and dilution cheat sheets. ½ cup distilled water (tap water is also fine if boiled)

use a big French press) mix one part coffee grounds and four parts water, and let it sit for 12-24 hours before straining.

Use a couple of layers of cheesecloth to strain the cold brew into another glass container. Once strained, store in the fridge.

1 Tbsp. white vinegar

Remember, this is cold brew concentrate, so when you’re ready for your morning caffeine, fill half the serving glass with the concentrate and half with water.

1 Tbsp. jojoba oil (or similar oil—coconut, almond or olive)

BENTONITE CLAY FACE MASK

½ cup Sal Suds

Combine water and vinegar, shake to combine, and then add Sal Suds and optional oil. Shake lightly, as Sal Suds is very bubbly.

HOUSEHOLD CLEANER Everyone needs that all-purpose household cleaner for the surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, and all over. Long before I began my waste-reducing journey, I made my own cleaner using vinegar as the main ingredient (it’s a great disinfectant).

I honestly couldn’t stand the smell of vinegar and essential oils on my countertop! Luckily, I found an alternative, thanks to Earth Friendly Tips—70 proof rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is a disinfectant and the essential oil offers a pleasant scent. Everything needed for this recipe are ingredients I already had in my home—rubbing alcohol, dish soap, water, essential oil and a spray bottle.

What do we know about bentonite clay? It comes from volcanic ash and is known to be a natural remedy for skincare. According to Business Insider, it works as a vacuum on your pores and is known to have lasting effects that improve your skin (seriously, read the reviews sometime!).

I used to be someone who tried a new skin product every week which were, inevitably, in single-use containers. A whole jar of this clay will only set you back about $10, and will easily last you through the next millennium.

Bentonite clay is the cheapest skin care product you can find and simplifies your routine by allowing essentially one container to satisfy your skincare needs.

Simply mix clay with water or apple cider vinegar and apply like a mask. Once it hardens, remove it with a warm damp cloth. This mask is best done weekly or monthly, depending on your skin’s sensitivity.

¼ cup rubbing alcohol 3 drops of dish soap Water & essential oil Add rubbing alcohol and dish soap to a spray bottle, fill the rest with water and then add drops of your favorite essential oil.

AT-HOME COLD BREW

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This is my new favorite thing to make at home. Cold brew is less acidic than drip coffee and in my opinion, tastes better than regular coffee.

Referring back to Part 3 of this series, my coffee beans are purchased in mason jars from the bulk section of the grocery store.

In a glass container (I

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SUSTAINABLEYOU One thing you can do...

TAPPING INTO AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE THROUGH THE GUT THE BENEFITS OF DIET

BY KAREN LANGSTON

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used to suffer relentlessly from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) called Crohn’s disease. It’s an autoimmune condition that affects the digestive system.

Did you know that over 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease? According to the Institute of Medicine, the exact cause of autoimmune disease still eludes scientists.

The most current solution often given is to take medications to manage it for the rest of a patient’s life. So, how is it that I and countless others are reversing the symptoms of autoimmune conditions and even some cancers without lifelong medications?

Autoimmune disease occurs when our immune system goes haywire and keeps pumping out inflammation, which makes us experience all sorts of uncomfortable and painful symptoms. The medications to treat the symptoms are getting stronger and stronger and do not seem to be working, but we take them anyway. What if we looked at what’s causing the inflammation? Could we reverse some of the symptoms?

GUT MICROBIOME This is where we turn to our gut microbiome, a collection of bacteria and other microbial material which, when in balance, work with us, keeping us healthy. When out of balance, they create pathogenicity, which can lead to autoimmune conditions. Our gut bacteria influences our immune system.

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Have you seen the 1984 movie Gremlins? In the movie, Billy is gifted a small creature called a mogwai, named Gizmo. There are three crucial rules: keep Gizmo away from bright light, never get him wet, and never, ever feed him after midnight.

When water is accidentally spilled on Gizmo, it causes him to multiply, creating mischievous mogwais who then trick Billy into feeding them after midnight. This transforms them into scaly ugly monster-like creatures called gremlins. The gremlins wreak havoc, terrorizing the town.

This is what happens with our gut microbes. When we eat good quality organic, sustainable foods, get a good night’s sleep, and we keep our stress in check, our bacteria stay friendly, decrease inflammation and protect us. When we eat processed, refined, sugary foods and drinks, stay up late, and we let stress run amok, our immune-protecting bacteria polymorph into rogue pathogenic bacteria, increasing inflammation. Over time, chronic inflammation slowly deteriorates the gut lining, leading to inflammatory compounds and pathogenic microbes entering the rest of our body. Eventually, this can lead to autoimmune conditions and some cancers.

Studies have shown infections of bacteria, yeast and parasites associated with particular diseases. Prevotella species have been associated with periodontitis, bacterial vaginosis, rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic disorders and low-grade greenlivingaz.com

systemic inflammation. The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) gut has a higher concentration of the inflammatory-promoting microbe Archaea. In IBD, Clostridium difficile and Escherichia coli (E. coli) can mimic the symptoms of a flare-up. Thyroid disease, including Hashimoto’s, has a higher prevalence of antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica.

I have worked in integrative centers in different countries.

Although their methods were slightly different, they all had one common theme: Change the diet to whole organic, nonGMO foods, reverse nutrient deficiencies, and learn techniques on how to deal with stress and past traumas. These techniques help seed and feed our protective gut bacteria, which in turn keep us protected and our immune system healthy.

HOW TO APPROACH THIS METHOD My last diagnosis 10 years ago was “no evidence of Crohn’s disease.” How did I do it? First, I ate organic, non-genetically altered foods. Studies have shown bacteria which keep us healthy such as Roseburia inulinivorans, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Akkermansia muciniphila are deficient to nonexistent in those with autoimmune conditions. These bacteria produce anti-inflammatory compounds called butyrate, which keeps the intestinal mucosa healthy. Fasting and eating polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables—colored black, red, purple and blue—feed these bacteria, which in turn pump out anti-inflammatory properties, keeping us healthy.

Upgrade your conventional animal products to sustainable, pasture-raised animal products. Pasture-raised animals have more essential fatty acids and nutrients your body can use than conventionally raised.

When it comes to autoimmune conditions, there are always multiple nutrient deficiencies due to pathogenic bacteria and leaky gut.

Get the artificial sweeteners, sugar and refined carbohydrates out of your diet. It is a well known fact that some bacterial species, such as Bacillus spp. and Pseudomonas spp., feed off of the glyphosate found in conventional crops and animal feed. This leads to increased inflammation, which over time, leads to immune problems.

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If you can’t do it alone, find a qualified practitioner who can help you. *This article is not meant as medical advice, nor is it saying that conditions can be cured. Always speak with your doctor for medical advice. **For links to supporting evidence and attributions for this article, view the online version at www.greenlivingaz.com.

Karen Langston is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist working with clients and professionals on how to have three healthy poops a day. Poop well, be well. www.healthygutadvisor.com

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MOLECULAR HYDROGEN

THE H “BOMB” FOR INFLAMMATION FOLLOW RIC COGGINS’ JOURNEY THROUGH CANCER…

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ecently I read that cardiovascular and oncological diseases are the main cause of more than 93% of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

At the root of these diseases lies an old nemesis called “inflammation.”

While inflammation in the case of acute situations performs a valuable temporary contribution to the healing RIC COGGINS process, chronic inflammation is particularly debilitating to the body and its many systems.

Familiar terms from the many vitamin, herb and supplements marketed on radio and TV, such as antioxidants, promise to ward off “free radicals” and prevent inflammation.

Sometimes more specific terms like the extremely aggressive “hydroxyl radicals” identify particularly heinous causes of inflammation. But where do these “inflamers” come from?

Some of them actually come from us, as a normal byproduct of the mitochondria in its generation of energy for the body.

Oxidation itself is not bad… in fact, it’s how our cells “burn” food. Oxidation is the metabolic pathway in which cells use enzymes to oxidize nutrients, thereby releasing energy. It’s what’s called “oxidative stress” that causes serious damage to us, beginning with damage to the mitochondria itself in the form of mitochondrial DNA mutations, damage to the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and alterations to membrane permeability. Think of the difference between oxidation

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and oxidative stress as the difference between a campfire and a forest fire. The former is contained with a manageable amount of smoke and heat, whereas the latter is burning wild, producing a chain reaction passing fire from one tree to the next, completely out of control.

Oxidative stress can be triggered in several ways. One way is from ionizing radiation. This can be as simple as exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight or as complex as x-rays or even radiation treatments for cancer. These electromagnetic waves have the ability to “knock” electrons from atoms in our bodies, thereby ionizing them. This type of oxidative stress produces hydroxyl radicals, probably the most damaging to our bodies.

Another way we generate free radicals is in localized, acute inflammation. When we get an infection, and neutrophils arrive to fight that infection, what’s called an “oxidative burst” occurs—and it is in this process that free radicals are produced and released. Metals in the body such as iron, copper and select others form a third source of free radical generation. Metals not bound to a protein can also in reaction produce hydroxyl radicals.

Pharmaceutical drugs and environmental chemicals provide yet another source of free radicals being released into the body.

Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, which are metabolized in the liver, generate a large number of free radicals in that process. Because of this, when high doses of acetaminophen are taken, large amounts of liver tissue can be killed off. While all of these free radical “side effects” are bad, it greenlivingaz.com

conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, colon cancer, autoimmune, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, bipolar, schizophrenia and impaired glucose tolerance.

Hydrogen is number one on the Periodic Table of Elements.

Because H2 is so small, it has free rein in your body. It can literally go anywhere to neutralize hydroxyl radicals… through the bloodbrain barrier, into tissues, vessels and organs, anywhere.

In addition to helping with existing conditions, molecular hydrogen can support the body to avoid susceptibility to diseases and conditions, and it appears to be truly one of the best antiaging tools available as well. So how do we get this amazing molecule in our system? There are actually several ways.

GETTING MOLECULAR HYDROGEN Because H2 is a gas, it can be professionally administered through inhalation treatments. Water can also be the delivery vehicle for the H2 gas. This can be accomplished as easily as dropping an H2 tablet in a glass of water—at about a dollar a dose—or as conveniently as dispensing molecular hydrogen water from your own H2 water-generating machine (a good one runs about $2,500).

Ric Coggins is a University of Arizona Master Gardener who grew up on a one-acre garden tended by his father, who was a regular contributor to Mother Earth News and Organic Gardening and Farming magazines.

Ric continues his father’s “green” traditions on a one-acre organic garden urban homestead in Mesa he calls The Fool on the Hill Farm.

is the DNA mutations that are really bad, as cancers are formed by mutations of DNA.

THE HYDROGEN “BOMB” TO THE RESCUE! We all know about hydrogen—or do we? We know that it is the majority constituent of water, that we have been promised zero-emission cars powered by it for decades, and that it has something to do with thermonuclear bombs. But did you know that hydrogen in its molecular form, H2 (two hydrogen atoms) is one of the most powerful cellular antioxidants available?

You see, when a humble H2 molecule meets up and combines with two hydroxyl radicals, two water molecules are formed.

In that joining, what was a deadly “cytotoxic” (cell deadly) molecule, like lead transmuted into gold, becomes a beneficial component that can easily be eliminated. So how do we get this to happen?

When healthy, our bodies are designed to create hydrogen gas in the gut through the normal fermentation and digestion of food. As we have discussed in this series before, many people have issues that prevent their gut from working correctly, as designed. If the gut is compromised or the diet does not have beneficial fiber to be converted into hydrogen gas, free radicals run unchecked, creating havoc.

More than 700 studies have demonstrated that molecular hydrogen has many benefits. Peer-reviewed articles show molecular hydrogen to reduce the oxidative stress and inflammation, which leads to many diseases. To date, studies have been conducted on some 170 human diseases and greenlivingaz.com

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SECONDHAND TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR THESE SUSTAINABLE/ SECONDHAND SOCIETY FASHIONISTAS

WEAR YOUR VALUES TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU STAND FOR

BY LAURA MADDEN

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hat you wear is personal; it is your chosen skin. What you wear says a lot about who and what you care about. Did you realize that your shopping choices have a great impact on the planet? Every purchase you make is a vote for more of what you want to see in the world. As consumers, we have so much power to change the world with just the everyday choices we are making—especially our clothing choices.

I wear used clothes, as an example of demonstrating what I care about. The more I learn about the impact fashion is having on the planet and how workers’ rights are being discounted, the more serious I get about choosing secondhand fashion. It is the only fashion that doesn’t have an impact on the planet, drain resources and emit loads of pollution.

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THE CHALLENGE

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

How do you feel about committing to a “no new clothes” challenge? This past November, I pledged to buy nothing new for the entire month. It started as my own personal challenge to help me grow more conscious about how and where I was shopping.

Shopping secondhand is one of the best ways to shop sustainably, curate your style, and maximize your budget. It’s a win-win.

Each week during the challenge, I shared a challenge task for participants to accomplish. The good news is that my challenges will never expire!

In case you weren’t aware, the fashion industry is still one of the most polluting industries in the world. It ranks right up there with oil.

I started shopping secondhand purely as an environmental stance. I believe that shopping secondhand (vintage, consignment, thrift, etc.) is the most sustainable way you can shop. Secondhand fashion is sustainable fashion.

This year I partnered with both Goodwill and Remake to help launch my second Nothing New November Challenge so as many people as possible could take part.

I also enlisted a few of my secondhand-loving girlfriends to model with me in my Nothing New November photo shoot (shown opposite), photographed by Carrilee Fox. I consider these women a part of our secondhand shopping society because they’ve all got great style, stand out in a crowd, and they shop exclusively secondhand!

Each of these women were chosen for a specific reason— they are making a difference in our community! Heidi Altree, founder of sustainable lifestyle website Amare By Heidi and Remake Global Ambassador; Crystal Daniels, founder of Designer Treasure Hunt (designer resale) and Conscious Collective; Ebony Whitaker, founder of Time Capsule Treasures (vintage resale); and Franchela Franco, recycled fashion influencer.

How to Take Part in the Nothing New November Challenge: • If you choose to shop, shop secondhand (this does not include gifts you purchase for other people, unless you choose so).

• You decide your comfort level; e.g., socks, undergarments and hats may be best sourced brand-new—it’s up to you.

• Even if you follow this challenge just 10%, 20% or 50%, you are still making a difference and having a positive impact on the environment by conserving many resources that would otherwise be expended on sourcing, production and shipping of brand-new items.

By shopping secondhand, you are: • Starving the landfill • Reducing waste • Conserving resources • Decreasing the demand on the fashion industry to produce cheaper clothing faster • Taking a stand to support a more just and responsible fashion industry • Saving money • Supporting your local economy greenlivingaz.com

Challenge 1: Host a clothing swap. Invite some friends over to trade items you no longer love or need. The purpose is to get together and shop “new to you” fashions in the most sustainable way possible.

Challenge 2: Shop your own closet. The real challenge is in stretching your creativity. What new looks can you style with what you already own?

Challenge 3: Shop secondhand. If you’re really concerned about the planet while still looking your best, consider it. Nowhere else will you find the largest array of genres, styles, sizes and brands.

Challenge 4: Borrow. Most of our friends have wardrobes we adore! Why not share? Call up your fashionable friends and ask if you can peruse their closets.

Where to shop secondhand locally: 1. Goodwill 2. My Sister’s Closet 3. Designer Treasure Hunt 4. Timecapsule Vintage Treasures 5. To Be Continued 6. Fashion By Robert Black 7. Vintage By Misty 8. Buffalo Exchange My hope is that the Nothing New November Challenge will raise awareness of how, what, why, and where we shop.

Whether you ever choose to take part in a no new clothes challenge or not, I hope my experience will encourage you to be a more conscious consumer. This movement is about taking a stand for the environment by choosing fashion that slows down the cycle of excessive waste, pollution, and the drain on our planet’s resources. Join the movement—it’s easy. If you shop, try secondhand!

Laura Madden is an advocate for fashion, art, and sustainability through her work as an influencer, stylist, writer, model and artist. She reports on the intersection of style, sustainability and self-esteem on both her blog, the ReFashion Report, and various conscious lifestyle publications. Madden also serves as a global ambassador for non-profit Remake, is a board member with San Francisco Fashion Community Week, and is the founder of ReFashioned Art, her brand of upcycled art. For more sustainable style, art and shopping tips, check out www.iamlauramadden.com and follow her on instagram @iamlauramadden and @reFashionedArt. Photo by Carrilee Fox Photography Models: Laura Madden, Heidi Altree, Crystal Daniels, Ebony Whitaker, Franchela Franco

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TALKING TRASH IN THE CLASSROOM: FREE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT RECYCLING LOCAL WASTE AND RECYCLING COMPANY INTRODUCES RECYCLING EDUCATION TO K-12 STUDENTS

BY PETE KELLER

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hat’s the key to the future of recycling and environmental responsibility? Simply, it is our youth.

Teach them early and they will not only pioneer and practice recycling in the future, but train their parents and family members on the best recycling practices, as well.

structured to provide educators with the flexibility to teach the lessons as a complete unit or incorporate into existing curriculum plans and align with individual grade-level curriculum standards in multiple disciplines such as science, STEM, English, language arts and literacy, math and social studies.

That’s the premise behind an innovative and robust new pre K-12 curriculum program recently launched by Republic Services, an industry leader in U.S. recycling. The Phoenix-based company has introduced a free, downloadable curriculum designed to incorporate recycling education in schools and support students’ real-world learning about sustainability and how to recycle properly.

Lessons within each grade range build upon students’ current understanding and help them gain greater awareness of the broader environmental, sustainability and societal issues related to recycling and the conservation and reuse of natural resources.

The Recycling Simplified Education Program curriculum is

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The majority of Americans—nearly 90%, according to a recent survey—agree that recycling is important but are confused about what materials can and can’t be recycled. And kids want greenlivingaz.com

to make a difference in the world around them and are really engaged by activities related to protecting the environment and saving natural resources. With that in mind, Republic Services designed the Recycling Simplified program to provide interesting and fun ways for students to learn about recycling properly and to share that information with their families.

In the program, students learn about the recycling process from start to end, including how improperly recycled items can contaminate other recyclables. For example, in the lesson called “Recycling Detectives,� students work together in small groups to sort cards with pictures of common items into recyclables, non-recyclables, and potential recyclables. Then they practice collaborative and critical thinking skills in deciding how some of the potential recyclables can be made recyclable.

TEACHING THE ABCs OF RECYCLING A recent Republic Services survey shows that while 88% of Americans agree recycling is important, they are confused about what materials belong in the recycling bin. In fact, 41% of the respondents failed a basic recycling quiz, despite 69% giving themselves an A or B when asked how much they know about recycling.

The education program is available for free online at RecyclingSimplified.com along with tips, videos and resources to become a better recycler and reduce contamination rates.

Pete Keller is vice president of recycling and sustainability at Republic Services.

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THE ECONOMICS OF ELECTRIC ROAD-TRIPPING

BY JOHN S. MARTINSON

In the summer of 2018, my son and I drove a Tesla Model 3 Long Range battery electric vehicle (BEV) on a 31-day, 6,421mile road trip from Phoenix north through the Colorado Rockies, Wyoming and Montana, and up into Alberta, Canada, before turning west to Whistler, British Columbia, and then south along the coast through Washington, Oregon and California to San Diego before heading home.

Tesla’s advantage over all other BEVs is range (the EPA rating of our car was 310 miles) and the largest network of proprietary Level 3 Fast Chargers (Tesla Superchargers). At the time (and probably still as of this writing), a Tesla was the only electric vehicle that could make such a journey in the 8 days, 6 hours and 53 minutes of drive/charge time.

plot a trip nearby. This is not necessarily true. The way I go about planning a trip is to first decide where I want to visit and on which scenic roads I want to drive. Then I look for where I will charge. On our 2018 trip, we were never disappointed.

There were chargers within reach of every destination.

You can plan overnight stays by searching Destination Chargers on Tesla’s online map or you can use an online app called www. abetterrouteplanner.com. For our 2018 trip, Tesla’s network provided us with all necessary charging, even up into Canada.

CHARGING

PLANNING

Compared to fossil fuel-powered road-tripping, the cost of electricity is about a third the cost of gasoline. Plugging in to a Tesla Supercharger involves no on-location credit card or membership card, because Tesla Superchargers recognize every Tesla vehicle and automatically bills the credit card on file at Tesla. This is super easy compared to other networks, which require a card or app of some sort.

Many people think that planning a road trip in an electric car requires you to first see where the chargers are and then

As of this writing, there are over 6,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America alone, and unless you are venturing well

For the purpose of this article, I will use the figures from last year’s trip on the Tesla network to demonstrate the economics of driving electric.

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Above: Tesla Destination Charger at a hotel parking lot.

Below: One of hundreds of Tesla Supercharger stations.

Photos courtesy Tesla Motors

outside the network, an 80% charge is the most you would need. Usually, this takes about 40 minutes, but Tesla is rolling out a new version 3 Supercharger that will do it in half that time. Most Superchargers are adjacent to hotels and restaurants with restrooms. If you would like to just sit in your car, Tesla now has video games, YouTube, Spotify, Hulu and Netflix to watch on the big screen while you are charging. Note that Tesla Superchargers are proprietary to Tesla vehicles only.

North America by all providers, including folks who offer their home chargers in a pinch. Most of these chargers are not Level 3 DC Fast Chargers (DCFC), which are necessary to get on your way in a short amount of time, but the network of DCFCs is growing.

To access some of these chargers, an adaptor may be necessary. Learn more about charger levels and the types of plugs for which you might need an adaptor at www.chargehub. com/en/electric-car-charging-guide.html.

Learn more about John S. Martinson at https://about.me/jsmartinson.

For overnight stays, Tesla’s Destination Chargers (Level 2) are provided free at many at hotels, restaurants and tourist destinations. For 16 of our 30 nights on the road, we stayed at hotels or private homes with free Level 2 chargers.

Enter a destination at www.tesla. com/supercharger to see all of the Tesla charging locations (current Superchargers are red, future Superchargers are gray, and destination chargers are black). Clicking on the actual location icon brings up information about the charging station.

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FIREPLACES HEAT UP AS TEMPERATURES COOL DOWN HOW THAT COULD AFFECT YOU

BY PIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (PDEQ)

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ne cool desert evening, Margaret clicked the leash on Cloe’s collar amid lots of tail wagging and excited body wiggles. They stepped outside for their evening walk and within moments, Margaret turned her dog around and headed back to the house. Wood-burning fireplaces can be a pleasant source of warmth and comfort when the air gets crisp, but for some people, fireplace smoke can make it hard for them to catch their breath.

and decreased lung function.

Wood smoke contains tiny particles and toxic pollutants including benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These small particles pose the greatest health problems because they can bypass the body’s natural filters (nose hairs and mucous) and float down deep into our lungs.

Some of the very small particles can even pass from your lungs into the bloodstream and be carried and deposited throughout the body.

“From the calls we receive, I know it can be very challenging to breathe for people who have respiratory issues and also live near fireplace users—to the point that they cannot even take their dog on a walk,” explains Beth Gorman, senior program manager with Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ).

Our lungs have tiny hair-like structures inside them called cilia that work to move debris and particles up and out of the lungs so we can cough them out. But if the cilia are damaged or overburdened from excessive exposure to particulates, they become less effective and particles can penetrate further into our lungs, making them nearly impossible to remove.

Margaret’s decision to refrain from walking Cloe in her smoky neighborhood that night probably kept her from experiencing symptoms such as an irregular heartbeat, chest pain and shortness of breath. In homes where wood-burning fireplaces are frequently used, smoke can make asthma symptoms worse and cause lung inflammation and pneumonia in young children.

During winter holidays, and when overcast skies limit smoke from rising, PDEQ staff notice spikes of air pollution at their monitors. On these days, smoke and other by-products of combustion sources make up much of the particulate matter in our air.

“You can watch particulate matter levels rise at our air quality monitoring sites during chilly evenings,” says Gorman.

Particles from fireplace smoke can harm people with heart or respiratory disease, like Margaret. In addition, babies, young children and pregnant women are more sensitive to smoke in the air. Pollutants in wood smoke can cause the eyes, nose and throat to burn with irritation, and even cause headaches, nausea and acute bronchitis. Numerous health studies have linked exposure to particulate pollution to more serious health problems including premature death, nonfatal heart attacks,

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be split and dried for at least six months. Never burn household trash, plastic, plywood, painted or pressuretreated wood.

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Use smaller pieces of wood. They burn more efficiently and are a better source of heat.

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Allow enough room inside the fireplace for air to circulate freely around the wood.

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Never burn plastics, painted wood, charcoal, or printed pages in a fireplace. They will release toxic materials into the air.

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Occasionally, check your chimney from the outside while the fire is going. If you see smoke, your fire is not burning hot enough. Give the fire more air and then check again.

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Check before you light a fire to see if local air pollution levels are elevated. If they are, avoid using the fireplace, if possible. Get current air pollution information at www. pima.gov/deq.

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Remember... If you can smell smoke, you are breathing smoke!

Note the amount (value) of particulate matter on the left side of these graphs.

The two graphs show what particulate matter levels are like on a normal Tuesday in December (note the increases of pollution from our motor vehicles during the morning and evening commutes) compared to the following Tuesday, which was Christmas Day in 2018. The evening levels of particulate matter on Christmas night are more than three times the normal levels—and the most likely cause is fireplace smoke.

Fireplaces are not a very efficient way to heat your home.

Most homes aren’t perfectly insulated, so cold air slips in under doors and through cracks, while hot air rises and escapes up the chimney. If flues are not properly installed and maintained, particles released during wood burning can escape into the home.

Watching the flicker of flames in your fireplace can be enjoyable, but instead of wood, consider placing multiple candles of differing heights in the firebox or on a candelabra.

Another option is to retrofit the fireplace for a natural gas insert. This change improves air quality inside and outside your home, and eliminates the need to haul and stock wood and shovel ashes.

For those whose fireplace is their sole source of heat, and to reduce the risk of harm if you choose to use your woodburning fireplace, PDEQ recommends following these tips: •

Have chimneys cleaned seasonally to reduce creosote buildup.

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Burn hardwoods like oak, mesquite and pecan instead of soft woods like cedar, fir or pine. The wood should

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Cloe needs her exercise and Margaret needs to breathe.

Being considerate of neighbors regarding fireplace use will help immensely. Follow the burn better tips if you are going to light it up. The Environmental Protection Agency provides other helpful “burn wise” information on its website.

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) serves Pima County residents by protecting public health and the environment.

PDEQ monitors air and water quality; provides hazardous and solid waste programs that ensures waste minimization and pollution prevention; assesses environmental compliance; processes environmental permits and plans; responds to public complaints and inquiries with investigations and enforcement; and engages with the community via public outreach, education, and citizens’ assistance.

For more information, visit http://webcms.pima.gov/government/ environmental_quality/.

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GREAT GIFT IDEAS

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THINK ECO-FRIENDLY GIFTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY! PICK UP THE BEET

Trying to stay healthy during the holidays? Beet Kvass is the go-to tonic for a probiotic power punch and a nitric oxide pick-up, giving you energy and boosting your immune system. You can find beet kvass and gourmet krauts from Garden Goddess Ferments at all Arizona AJ’s Fine Foods and the variety of health food/practitioner shops listed at www.GGFerments.com, as well as at various farmers’ markets. $10-$15

WONDEROUS WINDBELLS

Cosanti Windbells are made one-by-one, with molten bronze being poured by hand and intricately organic designs being carved into siltcast ceramic bell forms. They make them using the same time-honored traditions for over 50 years. Today, the beauty and artistry of Cosanti bronze and ceramic Windbells ring in the breeze throughout Arizona and around the world. You can visit and tour their foundries and ceramics studios to experience Cosanti Windbells first-hand. Starting at $35 at www.cosanti.com (Paradise Valley) and www.arcosanti.org (Cordes Junction)

ON-THE-GO

Perfect for busy people who also want to reduce plastic waste, Fit N Seal is a reusable seal that pops onto any plastic bottle to convert it into a convenient, user-friendly sippy, straw or sports top. Not only is it spill-resistant, BPA-free and super convenient, but think of all the plastic bottles that can be reused to reduce plastic waste. $9.95 plus shipping at www.fitnseal.com or www.amazon.com

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BRUSH UP

Made from one of the world’s most sustainable and fastest-growing plants, each MamaP bamboo toothbrush color denotes a charity to which the company donates a percentage of sales. MamaP is also a member of 1% for the Planet. Non-toxic painted handles. $7 each, $30 for 5 (adult), or $18 for 3 (kids) at www.mamap.life or www.amazon.com

SCENT-SATIONAL

Burn Candle Company was born in the heart of Arizona and designed to reflect Phoenix’s eclectic mid-century uptown neighborhood with a clean, minimalist aesthetic and a broad spectrum of scents for any taste. It is an Arizona-based boutique candle company that hand-pours soy wax candles with one goal in mind—to give you and your loved ones a great sensory experience at a reasonable price. $24 at www.burncandles.co

FACE OFF

The Face Halo Original is a dual-sided, reusable makeup remover that checks all the boxes: effective, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and cost-efficient. It’s simple, it’s quick, and each pad replaces up to 500 makeup wipes. The Face Halo pads can be machine washed up to 200 times and are perfect for travel and on-the-go cleansing. $22 for a pack of 3 at www.facehalo.com

SWEET DREAMS

hülyahome adjustable memory foam pillows are produced without ozone depleters and other bad stuff (PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP flame retardants, mercury, lead and heavy metals, formaldehyde, phthalates CPSC, or CFCs). The pillows are also hypo-allergenic and dust mite-resistant. Filled with upcycled premium memory foam, hülya pillows adjust to your personal comfort level for that perfect night’s sleep. $39.99 at www.hulyahome.com greenlivingaz.com

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MOOD: BALANCED

Seven colored stones represent and support the seven chakras, helping to balance the energy centers of the body in this new Chakra aromatherapy bracelet from Goddess Garden. Porous lava rocks capture and carry the scent of pure essential oil blends, while genuine stones offer energetic properties. The stones and oils work in tandem to enhance one’s mood and reinforce one’s intentions. $14.99 (bracelet) and $9.99 (blends) at www.GoddessGarden.com

SAFE COOKING

Caraway Home is a direct -to-consumer, high-design, non-stick and non-toxic cookware set designed for the home chef with a genius built-in storage system. Offered in a neutral color palette of navy, sage, peracotta, cream and gray, Caraway is sold in an all-inone set and includes 10.5in Fry Pan (shares lid with Dutch Oven), 3QT Saucepan with Lid, 6.5QT Dutch Oven With Lid, 4.5QT Saute Pan With Lid. $395 at www.carawayhome.com

WRAP STAR

Cultivated from the sustainable botanic fibers of the beech tree (known as the softest fibers on earth), Bleusalt’s full-length, extra-wide Wrap, is eco-friendly and instantly elevates any outfit. This piece is the luxurious alternative to giving the gift of cashmere but arguably even softer and without the cashmere price tag. $150 at www.bleusalt.com

BAG IT

This Organic Cotton Mini String Bag from Eco-Bags Products is made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. It’s light, easy to stow away, exceptionally soft and expandable, and makes a perfect go-to tote for your lunch, daily essentials, or to complete your look. Plus, these zero-waste bags have been called the new “it” bag

by Vogue. All ECOBAGS® are made in accordance with fair wage, fair labor, and SA 8000 standards for both environmental and social responsibility. All dyes are nontoxic and AZO free. $11.99 at www.ecobags.com

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THE LAST STRAW

So chic! This special up-cycled bespoke painted canvas case comes with two biodegradable bamboo straws and cleaner, making for a great stocking stuffer with a sustainability twist. $15 at www.rubyfariasdesigns.com

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CBD GUMMIES

Give the gift of CBD. These deliciously indulgent 15mg CBD gummies are available in a refreshing green apple flavor or relaxing pomegranate. Each bag contains 5 gummies. $10.

Gummies also come in 30-count ($45) and 60-count jars ($90). www.kayahempco.com

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SHOP LOCAL:

Holiday gift buying boosts local economy

BY KIMBER LANNING, FOUNDER OF LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA

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his year, Americans are projected to spend over $720 billion during the holidays, which is a huge boost for both our economy and job creation. But, what if we could ensure that those same dollars were bettering our communities, too?

By choosing to spend your holiday dollars with locally owned businesses, you’ll be keeping as much as four times more revenue right here in Arizona. These dollars are used to fund our libraries, firefighters, police, and many other

resources for the people living here. Now it’s easier than ever to do good for your community and the environment with the help of the Green Living Green Gift Guide, featuring both local and eco-friendly products.

We’ve selected these gifts with you in mind and hope you’ll find them as fun and exciting as we do. For more local gift or party ideas, visit us at www.localfirstaz.com. We wish you a very happy and local holiday season!

QUILTING FUN

Long before anyone ever had the idea of going “green,” women on the American frontier were repurposing fabrics for quilts. Find this Quilters Quarters Kit “Coffee’s on” at Quilters Quarters. $15.99 at www.quiltersquartersaz.com or 928.634.8161

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THE VAPING EPIDEMIC WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BY JOANNA STROTHER

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lectronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are tobacco products that have been sold in the U.S. for about a decade. They include e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookah and e-cigars, known collectively as ENDS—electronic nicotine delivery systems.

They’re also sometimes called “vapes” and “vape pens.”

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it’s become an epidemic.

According to a 2018 CDC study, the primary reasons teens use these products are because the candy and fruit flavor pods are appealing to them, their friends and family are using them, and they think e-cigarettes are less harmful. More than one in four high school students who use e-cigarettes use them regularly. Now more than 3 million high school students use e-cigarettes—up from 220,000 in 2011.

While much remains to be determined about the lasting health consequences of e-cigarettes, there’s evolving evidence about the health risks of e-cigarettes on the lungs—including irreversible lung damage and lung disease.

Recently, the CDC and state and local departments of health are actively investigating a cluster of pulmonary

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injuries and multiple deaths reportedly linked to vaping.

The investigation is ongoing.

The American Lung Association offers several youth programs to help educate youth on e-cigarette use, empower them to be leaders of tobacco-free community efforts, and quit tobacco products, if they currently use.

A new program offered by the American Lung Association called INDEPTH is an alternative to a suspension or citation program that is offered as an option to students who face suspension for violation of school tobacco, vaping, or nicotine use policies. Instead of exclusionary discipline, students participate in a series of interactive educational sessions focused on nicotine addiction, establishing healthy alternatives and making the change to be free of all nicotine and tobacco products.

To learn more about e-cigarettes, visit www.lung.org.

JoAnna Strother is a policy expert for the American Lung Association in Arizona.

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WHEN YOUR DOG HAS TO GO POTTY...

ARIZONA COUPLE CREATES ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION FOR PET PARENTS

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hen Stephen and Anna Brandt realized that their busy work schedule sometimes prevented them from getting home to their dog, Daisy, at the same time every day to let her out, they brainstormed a solution— and that’s how The Pottio Box became one Valley couple’s solution for mixing a busy lifestyle with the responsibility of being a dog owner.

Designed with the urban condo or apartment dweller in mind, The Pottio Box offers eco-friendly, organic grass sections that are “a natural alternative to the inconvenient peepee pad,” relieving the condo owner and apartment dweller of having to regularly let their dog out to do their business.

The Brandts created the product when their new furry baby, Daisy, came into their lives and brought with her a demanding potty schedule. Unable to rush home at the same time every day to let her out, the guilt of thinking about her waiting for them and wanting to go potty led the couple to create the useful, convenient, and eco-friendly delivery for pet parents in similar situations.

The Pottio Box uses fresh, organic sod instead of the harsh and environmentally costly materials a traditional pee-pee pad utilizes. Made from the same turf as some of the world’s most prestigious golf courses, The Pottio Box is furnished with a healthy patch of dark emerald green, organically grown paspalum vaginatum, more commonly known as platinum paspalum. The natural solution requires minimal water to survive, so consumers don’t need to worry about watering their pads, explains Stephen, unless they deem it necessary.

The Pottio Box is offered in two sizes, with weekly or biweekly options for refreshing the turf. Each delivery comes with the option for full service, which includes the company replacing the turf on behalf of the homeowner, and disposing of it in a sustainable manner. Disposal can mean working with local golf course landscapers or connecting with tortoise or rabbit owners. Overall, helping support a circular economy is the goal.

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The turf, which naturally eliminates odors, is practical to use both indoors or outdoors since it has “nature’s way of getting rid of the smell,” Stephen says.

This, combined with the easy-to-use nature of the sustainable pad, makes it good for potty training, keeping indoor dogs indoors, or even just to avoid a late-night walk in the cold.

The Pottio Box ranges from $59.99 to $109.99, depending on subscription package, and is able to be delivered anywhere in Arizona. For more information, visit www.thepottiobox.com.

THE POTTIO BOX SOLUTIONS

1. House training a puppy.

2. Apartment/condo residents who don’t have a backyard.

3. Busy professionals who can’t always make it home at the right time.

4. Senior dogs with incontinence and/or arthritis.

5. Avoiding the late-night walk in the cold/rain/ snow.

6. Pet parents tired of the smell and maintenance of artificial grass and/or peepee pads.

7. Homeowners who have a dog-run in order to protect their grassy backyard.

8. Creates a smooth transition for elderly dog owners moving from their house to a senior living facility.

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TEENAGER CREATES SUSTAINABLE SKIRT FROM USED CORKS

BY SAVANNAH HULS

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ackenzie Hotchkiss, a May 2019 graduate of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., designed and created a sustainable cork skirt for her high school fashion classes. Hotchkiss, 18 at the time, began making the skirt during the end of her junior year in her honors fashion class and completed it at the beginning of her senior year in AP Fashion, as part of an assignment to create a repurposed garment. She was told to take an unusable object and turn it into something usable.

Hotchkiss was unknowingly being inspired for her soonto-be design even before it was assigned. She was working in a restaurant, where she continually observed corks being removed from wine bottles and then being placed in a glass jar for decoration purposes. “[The jar] started getting very full, and we never really used them, so there was really no purpose,” she says.

The teen explains that she was immediately motivated to use those same corks upon being assigned the repurposing project, although cork is not a textile many people would attempt to work with.

To make the actual skirt, Hotchkiss began by drilling a hole through each individual cork with a power drill. She then strung floral wiring through each hole in order to firmly hold the corks together. She completed the skirt by focusing on its visual aspects, by arranging the corks in a layered pattern and attaching old brass buttons to the ends of the wiring.

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In total, she used more than 100 corks to complete the skirt.

Hotchkiss explains that sustainability is a concept she has been getting into more recently, realizing “how much stuff we throw away and how much stuff is actually usable.”

In creating the sustainable skirt, she became mindful of the importance of taking care of the Earth and its natural environment.

“What we choose to put in the Earth is the quality we receive back,” she says, explaining that she makes it a goal to aid in sustainability by participating in things such as picking up glass and avoiding single-use straws.

Hotchkiss is currently continuing to pursue her passion at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. And after becoming aware of the many possibilities of incorporating sustainability into fashion during her high school career, she plans on continuing to use repurposed materials in her future pieces. Ultimately, she hopes to start her own fashion company or have the opportunity to travel and learn about the many different aspects of fashion around the world.

Savannah Huls is an Arizona-raised writer, traveler, and outdoorenthusiast and was an editorial intern for Green Living Magazine. She is in the process of completing her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and plans on continuing on to receive her master’s in global journalism. She hopes to one day be able to travel the world and collect stories in order to pursue her passion for writing.

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2019 City of Phoenix Green Business Recognition Event On Nov. 14, almost 40 different member businesses from the City of Phoenix Green Business Leaders Program gathered in Downtown Phoenix to celebrate each other’s efforts in pursuing a more sustainable business future, in conjunction with the City of Phoenix Public Works Department.

Awards were handed out for excellence in sustainability.

Congratulations to all the Platinum Businesses!

Witnessing Nature

Antique Sugar

Cubex LLC

Breadfruit and Rum Bar

Wok This Way

Allliance Residential

ADEQ

Julian Signature Auto

LDP Associates Inc

Local First Arizona

White Baux Studio

The Refuge Café

Amici Catering

Hunter Douglas

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. DTPHX

SmithGroup Best Western

El Charro Hipster Winslow and Partners Consumer Cellular

Wine Glass Bar Sawmill Flinn Foundation

Speakers, in order of appearance: Yvette Roeder, master of ceremony and senior public information officer for the City of Phoenix’s Public Works Department Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix mayor

Catering was provided by CEO/Chief Event Officer Lori Harlig of Amici Catering and Chef Jennifer Johnson of Witnessing Nature.

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Colin Tetreault, chair of the City of Phoenix’s Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission Joe Giudice, assistant director, Public Works Dept.

Dorie Morales, publisher, Green Living Magazine Jennifer Johnson, chef, Witnessing Nature

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KEEP FLUSHING!

THE VALLEY’S RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IS NOW COMMERCIALLY OPERATIONAL

BY ANDREW WEI

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irst opened in April for commercial trials and use, Ameresco’s renewable natural gas (RNG) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located off 91st Avenue is now fully commercially operational. The facility runs on a 24/7 schedule and is one of the largest such facilities in the United States.

It all starts from the flush. Wastewater is collected from a central service pipeline and filtered and treated at the plant, but instead of burning off the excess gases produced like most WWTPs, the facility captures it. The captured gases are collected and piped into a different part of the facility, which

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then recycles it. First the gases must be filtered for methane, the desired end product, which means stripping out impurities like sulfur or carbon dioxide.

After the collected gases have been stripped down into their purest methane form, they are separated from the impurities and the excess is burned off. The remaining bio-waste is treated as it normally would be, and the final renewable product is piped directly into the Valley’s natural gas service pipeline network.

What’s left is high quality, pipeline-grade methane gas that’s good for anything from “fueling natural gas trucking,” to greenlivingaz.com

“cook[ing] your hamburgers on,” says Bill Sheaffer of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Coalition.

The facility produces over 3,250 cubic feet of 99% pure natural gas a minute, eliminating roughly 44,671 metric tons of carbon monoxide from production every year—a conservation roughly equivalent to 87,425 acres of forest or 894,582 barrels of oil consumed.

The plant, which was built and is operated by Ameresco, is still owned by the City of Phoenix and the other municipalities involved. It is part of a larger push for sustainability across the Valley by local government.

“This innovative partnership allows us to turn waste into [a] resource by converting biogas, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, into renewable energy,” says Mayor Kate Gallego in a press release. “Phoenix has set ambitious sustainability and renewable energy goals, and this kind of public-private partnership will help get us there,” she adds.

These wetlands are open to the public for recreation with a free access permit, which is available at www.phoenix.gov/ waterservices/tresrios/permit.

Wastewater is collected from service pipelines that run from Scottsdale to further into Mesa to fuel the plant’s operations, making this production of natural gas completely sustainable and a dependable source of (almost) continual natural gas, says Sheaffer.

“As long as people keep flushing their toilets,” he joked over the phone, “everything will be all right.”

Andrew Wei is a soon-to-graduate senior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, with a secondary major in political science and a focused look at democracy and international politics. He is passionate about sustainability and reform to help restore our Earth to some of its former natural glory.

Even the post-treatment water is repurposed—it is piped to the Palo Verde nuclear power plant to cool their reactors.

The excess water is then piped away to the nearby Tres Rios Environmental Restoration project, which aims to restore nearly 700 acres of wetlands around the Salt River to their original state.

A map of the Tres Rios Wetlands project, restoring the Salt, Gila and Agua Fria rivers wetlands that once supported a variety of species in the 1800s. Graphic courtesy City of Phoenix

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SHE’S GREEN JOHN BURKHART

HE’S GREEN

GAME NIGHT

Product reviews from our eco-conscious couple John & Jennifer Burkhart

JENNIFER BURKHART

We’d have to concur that the best gift you can give is the gift of time. Quality time spent with family and friends—and even those you’ve yet to know. In this time of giving, focus on ways to be present. Put down the phone (we know, tough) and bring out the games! Gather together some tasty snacks, delicious bevvies, your favorite people and a variety of games for a new tradition this holiday season.

SO DELICIOUS

COCONUT MILK HOLIDAY NOG HE SAID: Egg nog is one of the few holiday things I look forward to

(and no, pumpkin spice isn’t one of them). This dairy-free, coconut milk “holiday nog” did not quench my craving in the slightest. It had a good egg nog taste, but it was super thin and watery. The French toast recipe on the side was hard to cook, but delicious. Go easy on the syrup though—I about fell out of my chair when our 7-year-old said it was too sweet.

SHE SAID: Drinking eggs has always creeped me out, so I

loved the idea of a vegan version of nog. So versatile, too! You could add some bourbon, make French toast, or blend a dairyfree shake. I’d love this one more if it was thicker and had a bit more spice, but this creamy take on a holiday classic would make even the Grinch smile.

THE BRUERY

12 DRUMMERS DRUMMING HE SAID: This was a delicious dark ale with a beautiful clear red

amber color. It was very sweet and malty with notes of dark fruit (plums and figs), and an excellent toffee and bourbon oak finish.

It had a viscous mouthfeel that I didn’t enjoy. This one should be served cold in small goblets because at 12% ABV, it sneaks up on you, and if you’re not careful, you’ll have 12 drummers drumming in your head the next day.

SHE SAID: If the holidays were a beer, then this is it. I

don’t usually like darker beers, but toss in some spices and yuletide cheer, and I’m game! That sweet/tangy flavor balanced it all out, and it grew on me. Maybe too much, because when did my kids start beating me at UNO?

PEACEABLE KINGDOM

DINOSAUR ESCAPE GAME HE SAID: This was a simple but fun cooperative board game that really anyone can play. It incorporates counting, memory, team work, and construction as you build the volcano of doom and race to get your dinosaurs to the safe island. It’s great for younger kids—our 4-year-old loved this one. We ended up tweaking the rules to make it more challenging.

SHE SAID: Dinosaurs, fossils, volcanoes, oh my! I liked

the fun theme, cooperative aspect of this game, and cute design. Easy for littles to learn (and to play without adults), but it definitely got repetitive and well, boring, for adults.

You can get creative and up the challenge level. And another bonus? If you lose a rubber dinosaur pawn, I’ll bet you have 50 more hiding under the bed, in the closet, in your purse...

PANDASAURUS GAMES THE GAME

HE SAID: Normally I really like cooperative games, but I found this one stressful and hardly any fun. Jen and I played by ourselves because our boys heard number cards and counting and immediately lost interest.

The challenge is to get all the cards of the deck into the play stacks in ascending and descending order, which is next to impossible. There were a few fun moments, but I found this one monotonous overall.

Maybe it’s better with more people playing.

SHE SAID: There seems to plenty of people out there

who like this game, and I wonder if we’re missing something. You and your fellow players work together to beat the game, with minimal chit chat. It was definitely a challenging, intellectual game, so not one to play after too much mulled wine. Or just maybe, mulled wine is just what this game needed to spice it up!

MATTEL GAMES UNO FLIP!

HE SAID: A family game night classic with a twist. I’ve been playing

this so long I even got my strategy down (save all the wilds for last).

This new version turns everything on its head, literally. You flip all your cards over and play the reverse side. New rules and new cards (draw five and draw till you get a color) give UNO a fresh feel. I really had fun with this one.

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SHE SAID: I grew up playing UNO. So simple, but entertaining too. So it was pretty neat to find a new way to play it, and dare I say, this is a better way to play the game. It keeps you on your toes with all the card flips, which also induces many frustrated groans, much to the chagrin of the cardplayer. And now that I know John’s strategy, it’s on!

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DECEMBER GARDENS

BY LEE STEWART

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t’s December, and that means it is time for the holiday hustle and gardening. That’s right, I said gardening. One of the unique things about living in the Phoenix area during this time of year is that it’s a beautiful time of year to be gardening. Other parts of the United States are faced with chilling cold weather, snow, and freezing temperatures that make all the living things go dormant. Here in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, we are getting some wonderful get-out-in-your-garden weather.

That’s right! Here you can trade your snow boots for mud boots, and mittens for gardening gloves. In other parts of the country, they are pouring salt on the ground by the pound, but here, citrus and vegetables are being harvested by the pounds, bucketloads and even truckloads.

In the October issue, I spoke about prepping your soil and adding those wonderful amendments around September or October. If you were able to do that, you should be ready to see a wonderful harvest by December—and what is better than reaping your own better holiday gifts?

HAVEN’T SEEDED? YOU STILL CAN! Maybe you couldn’t sow your seeds prior to December. If not, don’t fret—you can still be getting or re-seeding these seeds this month. In December, you can still plant the following by seed: beets, bok choy, carrots, collard greens, kale, okra, green onion, and peas (some of my favorite are Mary Ann peas and snap peas) and radishes.

There are also many other types of vegetables that are ready to be seeded. If you love tomatoes, December is the time to start seeding. You too can be a tomato magician by seeding inside under the correct lighting and temperature. When February comes around, you can get your Valentine’s Day cards ready and put those tomato plants in the ground.

Some of the seeds may not look strong when planted in late December because as the weather gets colder, that cold changes the hormones and growth of the plant. Please don’t get frustrated—keep them in the ground. Once the weather warms up a little, you will see them begin to sprout up, big and tall! By the time spring comes, all will be well.

VEGETABLES Two of my favorite vegetables to plant and harvest around this time of year are kale and bok choy. Bok choy is from the cruciferous family, and contains a great supply of nutrients.

It is low in calories and a healthy choice. Eating bok choy can also help prevent cancer; it contains folate, which is important in the repair of DNA and its production. Bok choy contains vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene,

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which has powerful antioxidant properties that protect cells against damage. Selenium is also found in bok choy, which prevents inflammation. It is a great source of fiber, which helps in having a healthy gut, digestion, and metabolism. The bottom line is that bok choy helps your bones, blood pressure regulation, heart health, immunity, is good for your skin, and so much more.

Kale is a member of the cabbage family and has many healthy benefits. Kale is packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, as well as high in antioxidants, which can assist in fighting diseases.

FRUITS In addition to harvesting vegetables this time of year, you can also see a wonderful harvest of citrus fruit. One you can harvest is one of my favorite lemons, Meyer lemons. I love how I can set them on my kitchen counter and the sweet lemon smell greenlivingaz.com

permeates the kitchen. The other citrus fruits you can harvest are clementine, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, and pomelos and grapefruits.

HERBS Vegetables and citrus aren’t the only things you can plant or harvest; there are many wonderful herbs you can enjoy.

There is nothing better than a warm soup or stew for the holiday season. You can add wonderful flavor to your soups or stews by using winter herbs such as parsley, cilantro, dill, or even thyme. The holidays can be stressful and we often need some stress relief. The herb chamomile can be grown in December to assist with some relaxation.

GARDENING TIPS The most important thing is to remember to listen to the weather forecast for those spurts of frost into February and cover your greens up with frost covers or some old sheets. If you have some old non-LED Christmas lights that give off a little warmth, you can string those onto your frost cloths and citrus trees.

A little history about Veg Up Get Dirty: I started Veg Up Get Dirty several years ago as an edible landscape company. I am a certified master gardener and mentor for the Maricopa Extension program with the University of Arizona. Since starting the company, I have had the pleasure in assisting with gardens in Montessori schools, residential homes, offices, balconies, patio homes and more.

Additional services I provide are gardening consultations, designing your garden, custom building of gardens, servicing existing gardens, and education. Recently we implemented a gardening coaching service to educate individuals to take control of their own garden.

You may be asking, what does this service look like? I come out to the location and conduct a 90-minute assessment/consultation. During this assessment, I will look at your area to find the best placement of your garden, assess for amending needs for your already existing garden, educate, and assess possible watering distribution to the garden. It would be my absolute pleasure to assist you in your gardening journey and help you grow your own food.

Lee Stewart is the owner of Veg Up Get Dirty. Learn more at www.vegupgetdirty.com.

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CRUISING FORWARD: IMPROVING YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT SEA

TIPS FROM A TOURISM RESEARCHER AND A FORMER CRUISE LINE EMPLOYEE

BY JADA LINDBLOM AND SAMIR MUSTAFIĆ

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et’s be honest—cruise lines don’t have the best reputation in terms of environmental and social responsibility. Between news of illegal toxic dumping, crowded ports and overworked staff, many travelers with an eye on sustainability choose to dismiss cruising altogether.

Nevertheless, cruise tourism continues to grow: an estimated 30 million passengers worldwide will cruise in 2019, including around 12 million Americans, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

Cruising can be a convenient and enjoyable choice for families and a way for people of varying physical abilities to see remarkable, remote sites including glaciers, fjords and tropical volcanic peaks. The cruise industry is keen to improve its tarnished reputation and has identified “conscious travel” as a key trend in 2019. There’s a growing recognition that many cruise tourists do care about protecting the environment and

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ameliorating impacts upon destination communities.

Behind the scenes, cruise companies are making efforts to improve areas of environmental concern, such as waste management, fuel efficiency and pollution. Many major U.S. cruise lines require all staff and crew to complete an extensive training and certification in environmental standards and protocols. However, not all matters of sustainability are in the hands of cruise companies: consumers play a large role through their decisions and actions.

If cruising is on your leisure to-do list, here are some points to consider.

PRE-TRIP

Research and choose wisely. Not all companies have the same priorities. While many of the newer ships are built with higher environmental standards such as more efficient heating, greenlivingaz.com

lighting and plumbing, they may also have a plethora of space- and energy-consumptive leisure offerings (pools, malls, amusement parks, you name it!) that may eat into the supposed benefits of a “greener” design. Think about what amenities you value most so you’re not paying for more than you need, in terms of your wallet and your ecological footprint.

Consider cruising off-peak or off-thebeaten-path. Many port communities are economically dependent upon tourism. Off-season travel may be a better deal for you and can help destinations maintain steadier income year-round. It may also help diffuse the physical impacts of overuse upon natural areas and historic sites. If visiting lesscrowded ports is a priority for you, consider smaller ships featuring unique itineraries.

DURING YOUR TRIP

Avoid being wasteful. On board, staff sort waste carefully so it can be disposed of efficiently. This means mashed potatoes go in one bin, bones in another. A common complaint from restaurant staff is that guests order much more than they can actually eat. A helpful tip is to order as if you are paying for it, even if you’re not. If there’s an extra dish you’re curious to try, invite others to share, and then order more later if you’re still hungry. In your cabin, you can help housekeeping by separating recyclables. Like in hotels, many cruise ships are implementing ways for guests to indicate whether linens need changing. Remember that even though the ship is surrounded by water, desalination is an energy-intensive process, so try to conserve water just as you would at home.

Support local businesses. At port, you might notice the same jewelry stores, art galleries and souvenir shops you saw at the last stop. Many of these are owned by the cruise companies or their affiliates. As a result, local residents may not profit as much from tourism. By buying local handicrafts or visiting a family-run restaurant, you’ll get to know the host culture better and be able to benefit the local community. In ports such as Juneau, Alaska, qualifying businesses often feature signs letting visitors know that they are locally owned.

Maintain good etiquette at sea and on land. Whether on deck or on the beach, cruise passengers are guests. It’s important to be respectful of others as well as the places visited, and the same rules apply even after a few drinks— that cocktail cup still needs to go in a proper bin! During shore expeditions, try to follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics principles (www.LNT.org). Since cruise vacations are often multi-generational, think of them as opportunities to model best behaviors for younger generations by dining with manners, picking up trash, and thanking staff who assist you.

A staff person, host, or guide whom you treat as a friend is more likely to treat you as a friend in return.

Be attentive to tipping. For staff such as waiters and cabin stewards, tips can comprise the majority of their income, and base pay can be low. Staff and crew work tirelessly to ensure that passengers’ trips go smoothly. If their efforts help make your vacation extra special, you can show appreciation greenlivingaz.com

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by leaving thoughtful notes and appropriate tips. Information provided by the ship as well as independent sources online provide guidance about whom and how much to tip. Note that some ships have no-tip policies or offer the option to add tips as a flat rate along with the original bill.

Lastly, have fun! Being able to travel via cruise is a joyful privilege.

Make the most of your trip and take pleasure in the journey.

Jada Lindblom, M.S., is a researcher with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at Arizona State University.

Samir Mustafić worked on cruise ships based in the Caribbean for six years, including as a head waiter.

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RECIPES

Winter Tastes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PITA

Recipe and photo courtesy Pita Jungle, www.pitajungle.com

SMOKED SALMON POTATO BITES

Recipe and photo courtesy Theresa Greco, www.foodhuntersguide.com

INGERDIENTS 1 package of smoked salmon, typically 4 ozs.

1-2 russet potatoes 1 tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon zest 4 oz. plain Greek yogurt Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

INGERDIENTS 1 pita, cut in half and split in a pocket or 1 flatbread (gluten-free, low carb, keto…) to serve as a wrap ½ red bell pepper, seeded, de-ripped, diced 1 medium Persian cucumber, diced 2 cups romaine lettuce, diced 1 cup red cabbage, diced 2 medium-sized roma tomatoes, diced 2 Tbsp. red onions, diced 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped 2 medium lemons, juice 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. of red wine vinegar 8 oz. of albacore tuna (can–flaked) Pea sprouts for garnish Salt Pepper DIRECTIONS

Put all the prepped veggies, lettuce and parsley in a mixing bowl, drain the tuna can and put the flaked tuna on top.

Season with salt and pepper at will. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and gently toss until well mixed.

To Serve: Use your favorite vehicle, either serve it as a salad or stuffed in a pita pocket garnished with pea sprouts and a lemon wedge or wrap it in your favorite flatbread, or lay two pockets on a plate with a lemon wedge. Garnish with a lemon and drizzle with olive oil if needed.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice potatoes about ¾-inch thickness and place into a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Bake potatoes for approximately 15 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 12 minutes. Potatoes are done when they are lightly golden, and still soft… not crunchy.

Allow potatoes to cool in pan while you make the topping.

Mix the yogurt, lemon juice and zest together season with salt and pepper.

Top each potato round with 1-2 teaspoons of yogurt sauce, a slice of salmon, and a sprinkling of chives.

Serve room temperature.

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GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD Recipe courtesy of Taco Guild, www.tacoguild.com

INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD 1 romaine lettuce heart, sliced lengthwise 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half 1.5 oz. fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. Kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 oz. blue cheese crumbles 2 slices of bacon, cooked well, crumbled DIRECTIONS

SWEET ROASTED VEGGIE AND POTATO/SWEET POTATO GLAZE Recipe courtesy Yohanna Wendt with Sister Power, Instagram: @natural_sister_power Photo courtesy of Yohanna Wendt Photography, www.yohannawendtphotography.com

INGERDIENTS ¼ cup raw honey ¼ cup olive oil 5 drops lemon vitality essential oil 2 drops nutmeg vitality essential oil 2 drops clove vitality essential oil 1 drop ginger vitality essential oil 2 drops cinnamon bark vitality essential oil DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients together and mix. Pour onto preferred veggies and bake at 400 degrees F until veggies are roasted.

Lightly coat the romaine lettuce with one tablespoon olive oil and cracked black pepper. In a small bowl combine sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, ¼ cup of olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix to combine and set aside. Heat grill to medium hot. Place the romaine hearts flat, sliced side down. Let grill for about 60 seconds just until lettuce is lightly charred. Remove from hot grill. Place romaine hearts on a plate, top with tomato mixture, crumbled blue cheese and bacon, and then creamy cilantro dressing.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING 4 oz. red onion 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard ½ cup honey 2 oz. cilantro 1 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 2 tsp. white pepper 2 cups olive oil 2 cups mayonnaise 2 oz. basil DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth. Set aside. Dressing can be stored up to a week in the refrigerator.

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As we celebrate with family and friends this holiday season, with the surplus of food and fun flowing, it is inevitable that a few crumbs will make their way to the ground. Give yourself peace of mind and peace from bugs with Diatomaceous Earth, an OMRI Listed crawling insect killer. Unlike other bug sprays, this powder does not have any harmful chemicals added and still has the ability to kill bugs with exoskeletons, including scorpions. The best thing? You don’t have to worry about kids or pets around it, as it is 100% natural—so sprinkle as freely as you want! Check it out at www.saferbrands.com. greenlivingaz.com

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DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA

December 6-8

TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, have the chance to view works from more than 350 artists, across a variety of mediums. Along with the art, there will be live music, street performers, a beer and wine garden, and a plethora of food trucks. Bring the whole family and engage all five senses at this time-honored festival. Admission is free.

Visit www.tempefestivalofthearts.com for more information.

December 7

APS ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE

For the past three decades, the APS Electric Light Parade has been a staple in some family homes for kicking off the holiday season. The parade features dazzling light displays that illuminate the winter night. Bring your favorite hot drink and enjoy the cool weather as you watch the captivating show. The parade begins at 7 p.m. on 7th Street and Indian School Road. For the entire parade route, visit www.phoenix.gov/parks/elp.

December 7

WORLD BAZAAR PHX

With food, dance performances, art and homemade goods from people of all walks of life, this cultural event, held 10 a.m.-3 p.m., celebrates diversity and the rich traditions in Phoenix. Come support local immigrant and refugee businesses and get some of your Christmas shopping done early. The event is fun for the whole family and is free. Local First AZ, Fuerza Local and

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the International Rescue Committee all joined together to present this event, which you can find more information on at www. localfirstaz.com/events/world-bazaar-phxdec-2019.

December 12 & 19 PHOESTIVUS 2019

Phoenix Public Market and Get Your PHX hosts the 10th annual Phoestivus on December 12 and 19 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Phoenix Public Market. This holiday market brings the best of locally made food, jewelry, decorations and more, all for purchase. PHX Beer Co. will be on the scene serving up cold brews, and entertainment will be flowing all night from the Soundbite stage. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/pg/phxpublicmarket/events/.

December 14

BREW HO HO HOLIDAY ALE FESTIVAL

Enjoy brews and bands at the annual Brew Ho Ho Festival, where samples of craft beers from some of the finest breweries in Arizona and beyond will be available.

This year, Elton - The Early Years will play their tribute to Elton John and Twisted Gypsy will pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Craft breweries will also be selling merchandise and gifting options for the beer lover in your life. It will be held at Tempe Marketplace and is a 21-plus event. Pricing varies, so be sure to check out www.eventbrite.com/e/brew-hoho-holiday-ale-festival-arizona-tickets76584172321?aff=ebdiglgoogleseo for all the information.

December 21

FIND THE RANGER ON THE WIND CAVE TRAIL

Enjoy the beautiful views of the East Valley as you hike along the Wind Cave Trail. Along the 1.5-mile trail, you’ll find Ranger B, ready to answer any and all questions about the park, plant life, and animals. Come anytime between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for this fun and informative event. Usery Mountain Regional Park is located in Mesa at 3939 N. Usery Pass Road. For information, visit www. maricopacountyparks.net/events/find-theranger-on-the-wind-cave-trail12/21/.

SOUTHERN ARIZONA

December 4

LOCAL FIRST ROADSHOW—HOLIDAY MARKET AT TOHONO CHUL Support local businesses this month by doing some Christmas shopping at the Holiday Market put on by Local First AZ. Whether you’re a busy business member or simply looking for some family-fun activities, the Holiday Market offers a place to relax and unwind under the joyful light displays, while crossing those names off your list. Taking place in Tohono Chul in Tucson, this event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Check it out at www. localfirstaz.com/events/local-first-roadshowholiday-market-at-tohono-chul.

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Recurring every Friday-Sunday, Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts Luminaria Nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s installment is set to be their “most magical Luminaria Nights yet,” with a new 10-foot poinsettia tree and enhanced features. Lanterns, snow, Santa, and live music all liven up the night under the glow of the light displays. Parking at Tucson Botanical Gardens is limited and handicapped only, but Emmanuel Baptist Church offers free parking, and free shuttle rides will be provided. Get your tickets today at www.tucsonbotanical.org.

On the first Thursday of every month, the Humane Society of Sedona brings their cuddly adoptable cats and kittens out for an evening yoga session. A Seven Centers Yoga instructor leads the class from 4-5 p.m. as the cats prance around. Admission is $15, with a portion going to help shelter animals find homes. Call 928.282.4679 to register today.

The Humane Society of Sedona is located at 2115 Shelby Drive. For more information, visit https://humanesocietyofsedona.org/events/.

The Contact Center Network Group is landing its regional networking event right here in the West Valley this year. The event will be held at the Serendipity Labs in Phoenix and begins at 8:30 a.m. This year’s event will tackle subjects such as what priorities you held in 2019 and what successes you have had, as well planning for the future. Come meet and hear from like-minded people. Register at www.ccng. com/cpages/events.

LUMINARIA NIGHTS

December 7-8

49TH ANNUAL LA FIESTA DE TUMACÁCORI

In honor of all the rich cultures that make and have made Santa Cruz Valley into what it is today, this fiesta recognizes and celebrates the cultures of them. Food, live entertainment, children’s activities and craft booths will be plentiful. The event will be held at Tumacácori National Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, a special procession will go through the fiesta grounds to the historic church, followed by a traditional Mariachi Mass. www.visittucson.org

December 13-15

FOURTH AVENUE STREET FAIR

As a time-honored tradition in Tucson, the Fourth Avenue Street Fair celebrates its Golden Anniversary this year. With over 300 international artisans present and over 40 food stands, it is no wonder that this has become one of the premier community celebrations in the Southwest. Each day the festival will run from 10 a.m. until dusk. For more information, visit https://fourthavenue.org/street-fair/.

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YOGA WITH CATS AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SEDONA

December 6

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & PARADE

Prescott Valley is illuminated in a holiday tradition of the Festival of Lights and Parade.

The town holiday lights will be turned on for the first time of the season at this event, followed by a beautifully illuminated parade. It will be held off 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. pvchamber.org/events/.

December 14 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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December 24

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING

Sit in on a meeting with Arizona Forward’s Healthy Communities and Sustainable Growth Committee to hear about how they are aiming to propel Arizona into a future of green living. These meetings take place the fourth Thursday of every month, with this month on December 24 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 3800 N Central Ave., Ste. 1030. For more information on the committee, visit www.arizonaforward.org.

Come enjoy a full afternoon of live music, visits from Santa, free cider and more at the 46th Annual Festival of Lights in Sedona. When the bell tolls at 5 p.m., 6,000 luminarias are lit.

Special luminarias can be purchased to honor loved ones who have passed from cancer or the traditional luminaria can be used.

The event will be held in the courtyards at Tlaquepaque and will run from 3 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.tlaq.com/annualevents/festival-of-lights.

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