Green Living Magazine January 2020

JANUARY 2020

SAM PILLSBURY / The winemaker and film director talks the sanctity of place TINY HOME LIVING / Is it right for you?

TAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION / Unexpected benefits

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WORK

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BRUSH YOUR TEETH

SANCTITY OF PLACE 28 THE Winemaker Sam Pillsbury shares his memories of place

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ORGANIC FRUIT

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SUSTAINABLE YOU

Find time for some Corrie and Hygge

& REPURPOSED 32 RECYCLED New art debuts at Sky Harbor Airport

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THE ONE YEAR MARK: MAKING ATTAINABLE GOALS

CONNECTIVE 34 THE A new statewide collaborative was formed to build a

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ALL WATER IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

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THE BENEFITS OF TINY HOME LIVING

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AM I CRAZY?

5 ways to green your routine The benefits to us and the planet

Kait Spielmaker reflects on her waste-reduction journey

GREEN CHAMPION

Tricia Thompson opens a staging and design network

smart region

Ivy Ciolli talks water

Considering a move? What you need to know

Beth Gorman’s journey with public transportation

GIFT GUIDE 20 GREEN Eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

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YOUR POOL WATER 36 REFRESH Aquaman Pools offers way to refresh without draining the water

RESOLUTIONS 38 JANUARY Reduce your carbon footprint

40 RECIPES Healthy eats GREEN, HE’S GREEN 42 SHE’S Cold Comforts OUTRAGEOUS STUFF 44 COOL Be kind to the earth and give back SCENES 46 GREEN What’s happening around town

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Letter from the Editor Welcome to 2020! Another year—and another decade. Whew!

As we close the door on 2019 and look ahead to the future, it’s exciting to think about all the possibilities ahead. We hope that our stories inspire you towards a future that includes taking care of our planet, our neighbors and yourself.

Laura Madden shares some of the fashion highlights from 2019. Wow—what an impact the fashion industry is having here in Arizona! We also talk a lot about water in this issue, from drinking water to how to clean your pool water without needing to drain it.

Commit to your health with some toothbrushing tips and the low-down on fruit. Plus, Beth Gorman shares her personal journey with taking public transportation—and the surprising benefits she experienced.

Learn what you need to know about “The Connective,” and about a new furniture resource, and then read about Sam Pillsbury’s sense of place.

Finally, Kait Spielmaker takes a look back at her journey towards sustainability. It’s inspiring, thoughtful, and she has great words of wisdom for those looking to make changes in their own lives. Take a read—and take her advice.

Here’s to the future!

Sustainably 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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5 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR TOOTHBRUSHING ROUTINE

BY TIFFANY DI GIACINTO CONSERVE WATER Seventy percent of Earth is covered in water, but only a surprising 1% is suitable for human consumption. Make the most of our limited water supply by turning off the water while you brush, and you might save up to 200 gallons per month! You can apply the same idea to other parts of your daily routine. Try shutting off the tap while scrubbing your hands, taking showers instead of baths, and only running the dishwasher when it’s full.

SAY NO TO MICROBEADS Some toothpaste brands feature colorful microbeads, added to make the product sparkle. These small pieces of plastic can get stuck between your teeth and gums. What’s more, once they’re washed down the drain, they pile up in rivers and lakes. Mistaken for food by fish, microbeads can kill animals and cause serious ecological damage. When you’re shopping for toothpaste, avoid brands that include polyethylene.

Microbeads are being phased out, but they may still be found on store shelves.

CHOOSE ECO-FRIENDLY TOOTHBRUSHES With a little bit of searching, you can find eco-friendly replacements for your current toothbrush. Try opting for toothbrushes made of recycled plastic. Some companies make traditional toothbrushes with replaceable heads to decrease plastic waste. If you use an electric toothbrush, replacement heads come standard, so you only have to throw away part of

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your toothbrush when you need a new one. Find ways to reuse old toothbrushes. The bristles are perfect for cleaning hard-toreach places and for polishing jewelry. They also make great paintbrushes for craft projects.

CHOOSE ECO-FRIENDLY FLOSS When creating an eco-friendly oral health routine, floss is another element to consider. Most floss is made of nylon fibers that don’t biodegrade and are too small to be processed by normal recycling plants. Floss containers and floss picks are considered mixed materials that can’t be recycled. Despite the challenges, there are options for flossing with the environment in mind. Instead of nylon floss, choose floss made from silk.

It’s biodegradable and can be composted naturally. You can purchase floss that comes in recyclable or reusable containers, too.

RECYCLE ORAL HEALTH PRODUCTS Several organizations work with consumers and dentists’ offices to recycle old toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, floss picks and more. These materials can be repurposed into plastic lumber and other consumer products. Search online to get involved or call your dentist’s office to see if it participates in any recycling programs.

Tiffany Di Giacinto is the director of marketing and communications at Delta Dental of Arizona. She is conscientious about conserving the environment and always shuts off the tap when brushing her teeth. Her children have been taught to do the same.

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ORGANIC FRUIT

THE BENEFITS TO US AND THE PLANET

BY JOHN STUART

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n an age where people are becoming increasingly healthy and environmentally conscious, organic fruit is growing more popular. After all, there are plenty of benefits of going organic, for both people and the environment.

However, sometimes there is a stigma surrounding organic fruit and vegetables as opposed to those commercially sourced.

People seem to think you end up paying more money for the same amount of fruit. Granted, organic fruit and vegetables from supermarkets are usually pricier than their chemically farmed counterparts, but this is because the quality, including the nutritional value and taste, is much higher.

Let GOGO Fruit Basket talk you through why it may be worth spending a little extra to go organic.

IT’S HEALTHIER Organic fruit has many health benefits. Chemically grown fruit isn’t necessarily bad for us, it just isn’t as nutritionally beneficial as naturally grown fruit.

Fruit grown naturally can contain a higher volume of minerals, nutrients and vitamins, which are all beneficial to our overall health. It’s also been found that there are 19%-69% more antioxidants in organic fruit than fruit that’s been grown chemically, according to a study led by Professor Carlo Leifert at Newcastle University and published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Antioxidants can help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as boost our immune systems.

As well as containing higher nutritional value, organic fruit is also grown without the use of pesticides. These foreign chemicals may ward of insects and bugs; however, as they are harmful to pests, they can also be harmful to fruit, as well as to humans.

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Not only do pesticides and herbicides reduce the nutritional value of fruit, but they also contain a substance called organophosphorus, which has been connected to developmental problems in children such as autism and ADHD. In fact, 80% of organophosphorus found in the human body is thought to come from pesticide-coated foods, according to a study reviewed in Medscape.

Organic fruit instead uses manure as a fertilizer, which benefits the fruit and environment without containing anything harmful.

We often hear about genetically modified fruit. This may make fruit look bigger and more appealing; however, there may be side effects and long-term impacts on human health that have yet to be confirmed. Although the benefits of genetically enhanced fruit include being bigger and lasting longer, when tested on animals, genetically modified fruit has been linked to a weakening of the immune system, an increase in birth mortality, higher sensitivity to allergens, as well as sexual dysfunction.

IT’S TASTIER Organic fruit is much fresher than chemically grown fruit.

Fresher produce is often tastier and more flavorsome than non-organic produce.

One reason for this is because organic gardening concentrates on tending the soil, rather than the plants, fruits and vegetables themselves. This makes sense, because if the soil is healthy, this will pass onto everything which grows in it, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers. The produce growing from the soil soaks up all of its nutritional goodness.

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shelves quicker than non-organic produce, as it doesn’t contain preservatives to keep it fresher. The higher volume of nutrients also improves the flavor, when compared to frozen, shipped and transported fruits.

It’s not that organic produce tastes better because of any special treatment, it just tastes as it should. Produce grown using chemical fertilizers, however, are grown quicker and have a higher water content compared to vitamins and antioxidants, which provide much of the flavor. This leaves the chemically enhanced produce being less full of flavor than they should be.

BIODIVERSITY & SOIL Organic agriculture produces fruit and vegetables while considering the long-term ecological effects on soil and wildlife.

Pesticides may deter harmful insects and pests; however, not all insects are harmful to fruit. A greater diversity of bugs and organisms means the nutritional value of the soil is higher, which reduces soil erosion and improves its fertility.

These pesticides are also harmful to helpful animals like bees, and even small mammals and birds. Many organic farmers encourage smaller animals like birds and bats to naturally help with pest control.

When we use pesticides and harmful chemicals, these spread into our soil and even water sources. These pesticides can harm helpful microbes as well as bad ones, in both plants and soil.

These fertilizers can even pass into drains and contaminate water supplies, and can be harmful to small animals like birds, rodents and insects. Healthier soil produces healthier fruit.

LESS ENERGY & RESOURCES REQUIRED Organic fruit also requires less energy and materials to produce as opposed to non-organic gardening.

First of all, compost and manure can be used as a natural fertilizer, meaning no materials are being made especially to grow the fruit. Chemicals and pesticides, on the other hand, require high quantities of fossil fuels to produce.

Organic produce requires up to 50% less energy to produce than non-organic, according to a study published in the Swedish journal, Nature. As most organic produce is produced locally, there is less fuel used to transport the fruit, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

The benefits of consuming and producing organic fruit for our health and environment are clear. Fruit, which is grown with the assistance of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, is still healthy; however, there are still questions over the longterm health effects of chemical fertilizers. Organic produce, on the other hand, is produced using completely natural methods, which helps the fruit, the environment and you.

Organic fruit may be slightly more expensive than chemically enhanced fruit; however, you pay more for a better product, as well as benefit your health and the environment.

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FIND TIME FOR SOME COORIE AND HYGGE

BY KAREN LANGSTON

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s the Valley cools to embrace ol’ man winter, our thoughts turn to making our homes warm and inviting.

We light the fireplace, candles for ambiance, and reminisce about days gone by snuggling up with a loved one.

It’s a fine line between coming off the business of the holidays and finding the time for rest, relaxation and sharing time with loved ones.

HYGGE And it’s not just Americans seeking a little balance—it is a European pilgrimage. The people of Denmark, which known as one of the happiest nations in the world, seek out Hygge (pronounced hue-guh), a Norwegian word meaning “well-being.”

It is only fitting that Hygge’s meaning is the feeling of the moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary, cozy, charming or special.

During the long cold winter, candles are the crux of creating Hygge. In fact, Denmark sells more candles than any other European country. According to author Meik Wiking’s The

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Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living, during autumn and winter, candles are lit almost every day.

COORIE While the Danes are enjoying moments of Hygge, the Scots are practicing Coorie.

According to Gabriella Bennett, author of The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way, Coorie is used to describe “a feeling of cool, contemporary Caledonia.”

The aim of Coorie is to try to lead a quieter existence, where the endless pursuit of work is balanced by small pleasures.

There are two parts to the traditional Scottish word. The first is “to snuggle or “cuddle”—think Flagstaff, warming up by the roaring fire, sipping hot drinks and enjoying the comforts of others.

The second part is about embracing the outdoors; feeling exhilarated and appreciative of being with nature.

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winters, it’s no wonder visitors flock in search of a little of their own Coorie.

Not an outdoors person and just want to kick it all off and relax?

PÄNTSDRUNK You may be feeling a little Kalsarikännit (pronounced cal-sar-y-cuhn-eet), otherwise known as päntsdrunk; a combination of kalsari (underwear) and kännit (drunkenness).

According to Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kalsarikännit is “a drink at home in your underwear.”

The feeling “refers to those times when you can’t be bothered to go anywhere, so you just have a drink at home—in your underwear, because why dress up if you’re not going anywhere?”

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C’mon, I’m sure you have felt a little päntsdrunk once or twice? I know I have.

Päntsdrunk is about letting go and being yourself, no affectation and no performance. I think in today’s times of being politically correct or putting on our happy face mask one too many times, it is good to just let the real you shine through in the comfort of your own Coorie, päntsdrunk and all.

This is not a trend, but a way of life for the Finnish. In fact, Finland is the first country to release its own set of official national emojis based on the päntsdrunk feeling, and other hard-to-describe Finnish customs.

So, how will you embrace winter in the Valley? How will you bring balance to your life? Will it be a little Coorie, Hygge or an all-out päntsdrunk?

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THE ONE YEAR MARK: MAKING ATTAINABLE GOALS

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

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t has officially been one year since I began my wastereduction journey. Recognizing issues in the world around me such as overconsumption, convenience of single-use items, and litter overtaking our oceans and hiking trails is what ignited my drive to do this. This past year has been transformative, shifting my mindset to a more conscious lifestyle; being low-waste has become an innate part of my routine.

When I began my transition away from plastics and other wasteful parts of society, I wanted something people could relate to. Everyone who is trying to be more waste-conscious follows a zero waste influencer on social media. Sure, they’re inspiring, but not realistic for most. I don’t have the time, resources or income to achieve zero waste and create a pictureperfect life for myself. I’ve exhausted the phrase “20-something grad student, working full-time and managing a personal life,” but it’s a major challenge in my zero waste ambitions.

However, if this series has taught me anything, it’s that cutting your waste and transitioning from plastic isn’t just some dreamy idea—it’s an attainable lifestyle.

Going into this, I had no idea what I would end up with.

All I knew was that I wanted to get away from my reliance on recycling and focus more of my efforts on reducing. I am leaving this series feeling inspired to continue contributing to a positive movement that will have a long-term impact. I now

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have the ability to identify areas where I can reduce, rather than rely on single-use items. This year, I went without buying a single “new” clothing item, and for all of this, I am proud.

TAKEAWAYS This journey has offered the knowledge and confidence to be creative in my low-waste solutions. As a result, Pinterest has become my best friend. This journey has me making recipes I never would have made before, many of them being simple and easy (if you don’t believe me, check out my last article).

My favorite things I now make: Cold brew Bentonite Aztec face mask Surface cleaner Dish soap Yoga mat spray While there has been more good than bad, there were a few items I tried out and they didn’t work for me—things such as toothpaste, deodorant, and laundry detergent.

After trying a few different recipes for deodorant (they didn’t work), I’ve resorted to purchasing a glass container of the BEST-smelling deodorant from Little Seed Farm. My toothpaste is purchased through zero waste brand Bites. Those two things are my splurges. greenlivingaz.com

After trying out making my own laundry detergent, I switched back to the biggest container of laundry pods from Costco; it’s good for about a year of laundry. It is not quite zero waste, but any zero waste blog post will tell you that buying the largest quantity available is the best option since it creates the least amount of waste.

SIMPLE TRANSITIONS “Take one step at a time” is a good motto to carry through your life. The same phrase applies here as well. Referencing back to the second article in this series, if you would like to make some zero waste changes in your life, begin with a couple of easy switches and then continue to build on that. Some of the most important things you can do are buying secondhand and composting—sometimes difficult switches.

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For an easy start, purchase biodegradable garbage bags (reference article two for the right kind), reusable paper towels, reusable produce bags, and a travel coffee mug for use at your favorite coffee shop.

After a year, I’m not always perfect Should striving to be zero waste mean that every time you buy a loaf of Ezekiel bread, you’re failing? No. My biggest takeaway from this experience is how to be okay with yourself when you slip into old habits.

Sometimes I forget my Tupperware when boxing up food to go. I still order things on Amazon, buy mascara, pick up a pint of vegan ice cream when I have a sweet tooth, and sometimes even buy a prepackaged container of spinach when I’m in a rush.

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Anne Marie Bonneau says, “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly; we need millions of people doing it imperfectly.”

Don’t let plastic-free living or other zero waste efforts be led by guilt. We live in a world consumed by plastic, reliant on fossil fuels, and still selling clothes in shopping malls that are polluting the environment.

This transition is not about being perfectly zero waste.

It’s about realizing changes can be made in the way we as individuals live, the way we consume, the way we shop, and our outlook on these issues.

Each person willing to shift the way they live, think, and consume helps create a ripple effect in our society that will not go unnoticed. We are the voice that is changing the landscape and showing businesses we will not support negligence or greed.

We live in a world of convenience. But taking it upon oneself to make something rather than buy it is empowering in a new way. It’s so easy to go out and buy a plastic bottle of dish soap, but it is also easy to make it at home using simple ingredients.

In closing, I hope that my zero waste journey has helped you as much as it has helped me.

Kait Spielmaker is a Michigan native who relocated to Phoenix, and is the digital content coordinator at Green Living Magazine. She is an avid hiker and is working on her master’s degree in Sustainable Tourism at Arizona State University.

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ALL WATER IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

BY IVY CIOLLI

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s we embark on the New Year, we watch our resolutions flow like the tide. We soar on the surf of our new self, but there are times where we are tugged and pulled by the riptide of life. Our personal ocean can have unexpected undertows and sudden crashing waves, but somehow the tide always pulls back and balances out again.

north hundreds of years ago. It takes anywhere from 800 to 1400 years to have the water from the precipitation to begin flowing as artesian springs. All of the area north of the spring is non-farm land and very mountainous, which produces a bountiful supply of clean, non-polluted, natural artesian spring water.

Considering almost three-quarters of our body is made of water, we should pay attention to the water we allow to enter our life force.

“The Oak Creek Canyon Natural Artesian Spring was the water source for Native Americans who lived in Oak Creek Canyon for many years. They used the spring water for irrigation and drinking water. It was once rumored that Living Springs, where the spring flows, was a mystic healing ground of the Native Americans.”

I am what you would consider a water snob. I prefer to go water-less than drink a bottle of purified water. Needless to say, I never leave the house without my natural spring water.

What kind of water do I prefer? If I had it on tap, my water would clearly come from the secret sacred Harding Spring mountain water in Sedona off the 89A. Just pay attention to the line of cars on the side of the road hauling their BPA-free water jugs to this free wild water resource. People travel from all over the world to bottle this sacred water that shoots from the spout of a stone structure.

According to www.conscioussedona.com, “Next to air, water is the second most important element for human life.

Without access to water, most of us would perish after three days. The adult human body, on average, is made of 60% water.

About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Not to mention all the other living beings and plant life that hold water on our planet. As the late Japanese researcher Masaru Emoto published in his seminal book The Hidden Messages in Water, water is a potent carrier of information, a conductor of energy and vibration, a vehicle for planetary evolution.

Back to our water ratio, have you ever considered a water cleanse? This is on my list for New Year’s resolutions to rebalance my vessel. There are so many benefits to water cleanses, such as curing ailments, detoxing, and mental clarity.

I recommend “surfing” the internet to see how much it could benefit your livelihood. Stay tuned for next month’s article...

We are all wading through the currents of life, but remember, water is the foundation of our vitality, so make your water source a priority this year and for all years to come.

Happy New Year and happy new YOU! 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.

“Because our thoughts and intentions can affect the crystalline structure of water—and therefore, ourselves and all other beings and the world—it is critical we choose our thoughts and intentions wisely. And it is equally important that we source the cleanest, purest, most naturally structured water from our environment.”

I think it’s safe to say, water and beings are synonymous!

As cited in the article Drinking Water Sources on Conscious Sedona, “Sedona Natural Artesian Spring Water flows from a protected spring in Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona. Its origin dates back to the early 1800s. The pure water that formed the spring was generated from rain and snowfall in the mountainous areas far

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THE BENEFITS OF TINY HOME LIVING CONSIDERING A MOVE? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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re you considering downsizing to a tiny house?

The popularity of tiny home living is on the rise as homeowners recognize the many benefits of moving from a large home into one much smaller. Not only are tiny houses good for the environment, but they’re also great for your pocketbook and finances. Still, other people are choosing to move to a tiny house so they can live simpler lives.

Here’s everything you need to know about tiny home living and what you can do to transition from a large space to one much smaller.

WHAT IS A TINY HOME? Any home structure that measures under 400 square feet is considered to be a tiny house. That’s much smaller than the detached single-family home in North America that measures, on average, 2,600 square feet.

Not only are tiny homes small, but they’re also mobile, which means that you can either place them on a solid foundation on your own lot or they can travel with you wherever you want to go. This is ideal if you move frequently and don’t want to look for housing with each move.

MOTIVATIONS BEHIND DOWNSIZING TO A TINY HOUSE People who choose to live in tiny homes come from many

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different backgrounds, with many motivations behind their move to a small space. These include: •

Homeowners who don’t want to have a mortgage, but still want to qualify for home insurance.

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Retirees who want to travel and downsize.

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Young millennials who may not be able to afford a larger house but who want a home to call their own.

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Homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint.

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People who want the ability to take their home with them when they move.

THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN A TINY HOUSE Tiny home living comes with some big benefits and advantages.

Reduce your carbon footprint Perhaps one of the biggest impacts of living in a small house is the ability to significantly reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment. Tiny homes are extremely efficient and use much less energy to heat and cool. By reducing the space you live in, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 36%.

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Save money The average cost of a tiny home is $23,000, which means that you’ll be able to save thousands of dollars on housing. Whether you build it yourself or hire a contractor, moving to a tiny house allows you to save on average $478 more each month, money that you can set aside for retirement or use to travel.

Live like a minimalist There’s a lot of emphasis these days on minimalism—living with less by downsizing and getting rid of items you don’t need so you can focus on life experiences rather than materialism.

Tiny home living allows you to experience this minimalist lifestyle for the simple reason that you’ll no longer have room for all those possessions you had room for in a larger house.

Living in a small house allows you to simplify your entire life and live much more efficiently with less, with each item in your tiny home having a specific and functional purpose.

Improve your lifestyle With less room to do things inside your tiny home, you’ll be inspired to do more outside. Whether it’s being more active outdoors or pursuing hobbies, small home living encourages you to get out and focus more on your lifestyle.

ARE YOU READY FOR TINY HOME LIVING? If you’re considering moving into a tiny house, there are some things you can do to make the transition an easy one.

Moving from a big space to a small home requires some preparation.

Test out a small space Whether you rent a tiny home or small Airbnb, spend some time in a small space so you have a good understanding of the amount of room you’ll have. As appealing as it may sound to you now, tiny home living isn’t for everyone.

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Start downsizing Once you’ve made the decision to move into a tiny house, it’s time to start downsizing. Start working your way through one room at a time, deciding what you can get rid of by selling or donating. This is also the time to realize that living in a tiny house means living with a lot less, so you’ll need to make some important decisions about what you can live without.

Start designing Think about which tiny house plan is going to work best for you. There are many different concepts for tiny homes—is a larger kitchen area more important to you or do you want more bedroom space? Design your tiny home based on how the space will give you the most functionality.

Be patient After you’ve moved into your tiny home, be patient. It will take you some time to transition to a much smaller space, getting into the routine of living in under 400 square feet.

Keep reminding yourself of your goals and priorities for moving to a tiny house.

FINAL WORDS ON TINY HOME LIVING Now that you know all about the benefits of tiny home living, you’re ready to downsize and make your move. If you’ve built your tiny house and aren’t ready to move in full-time just yet, consider alternative uses such as using it for a home office or workshop, or renting it out for extra income.

Heidi Thiel is a writer and content creator based in New York City. When she isn’t writing about green living and lifestyle, you can usually find her reading in a coffee shop or hanging out with her bearded dragon.

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AM I CRAZY?

MY JOURNEY WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ITS UNEXPECTED BENEFITS

BY BETH GORMAN

“You what? You take the bus to work?

Are you crazy? Don’t you have a car?”

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s I looked at the expression of disbelief on her face as she said that to me, I wondered if there would ever be a way to explain that I am sane and how much my life has been enriched by riding public transit. Where do I start?

CHOOSING WHERE TO LIVE The journey first began when I made the conscious choice to live where I could be relatively close to work and shopping.

Makes sense, right? Then I discovered that there was a bus route that went downtown where I work and only required a walk of about eight minutes! So, I could leave my car at home (I do have a car!); avoid all those added miles; and save on gasoline, tires, maintenance costs and insurance. Plus, my place of employment offers a discount on monthly bus passes and I wouldn’t need to pay for parking. The reduction in vehicle wear and tear combined with the money and air pollution savings clinched the deal. Little did I know what other benefits would come my way.

MEETING OTHERS Take the walk to and from my home—besides the great daily exercise (studies show transit users obtain more exercise than non-users), I got to meet my neighbors! Yes, I know it sounds

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strange, but I really didn’t know that many of them. The ones adjacent to our property? Sure, we knew each other’s names and chatted occasionally, but now I know so many more of the people (and their dogs) who live along my path to the bus stop.

I never would have met them if I had been in my car.

On the way home in the evening, I meet several dogs, with their humans, who are so happy to be out and about that they just have to come over to me to share their joy and get a sniff and a nice pat or two. Visiting with people’s dogs is a great way to meet the owners and learn about things going on in the neighborhood, or to just enjoy a beautiful sunset together.

SEEING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE Speaking of sunsets, during my walk I have been a witness to the beauty around me that I would miss if I had been in my car, worried about the car in front turning without using their blinker or the one behind me driving too close to my bumper.

There is a certain time of the year when, on my way home, the sun is low enough in the sky to turn the mountains a pinkishwatermelon color. When combined with the blue sky and salmon clouds, it is a breathtaking Maxfield Parrish painting come alive.

Sometimes I just have to stop in my tracks (not as easily done in a car) and watch the mountains change colors and the shadows grow with the sinking sun—a reminder of why I have never wanted to move away from Tucson. greenlivingaz.com

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Part of my walk takes me by the local hangout of a pair of Vermilion Flycatchers. People come from all around the world and visit Southern Arizona to bird-watch—and I get to experience the brilliantly colored birds on my way home.

I have also been fortunate enough to have seen many different species of hawks, and even an owl, in the park across the street from the bus stop.

Numerous published studies show that observing nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, and improve our mood—in addition to many other benefits.

And before I move away from the subject of the benefits of being in, and observing, our natural surroundings, I’d like to tell you about a dog I see every morning in the park across the street from the bus stop.

She loves to play catch—not unusual—but what she seems to enjoy more than anything else is jumping up to catch the ball thrown by her human. Even when the ball toss does not require a leap, she makes sure it does.

to nervously look around. I had heard rumors that most of the people on the bus had tuberculosis or were axe murderers.

As I looked around, I saw moms and dads taking their kids to daycare or school, students going to classes, some people who appeared to be a bit down on their luck, professionally dressed people heading to work, individuals with limited visual or ambulatory abilities, and others reading or listening to music or just staring out the window enjoying the stress-free trip.

There have been some rowdy individuals on the bus over the years, but that is rare and the route I take has been overwhelmingly conflict-free. No axes ever wielded by any of my fellow travelers! It is truly a microcosm of our community on wheels.

Still, the amazing part of this story is how the quality of my life has been so enhanced by the people I met on the bus.

Remember that I tend to take the bus at the same time every

It just tickles me to see how quickly she moves towards that airborne ball, all the while anticipating the steps she will need to be able to gracefully fly up as much as 5 feet in the air to catch the ball in her mouth and return it for another throw.

And she works other miracles, too.

This dog is so amusing to watch that I have even gotten the high school kids who share the bus stop with me to move their noses away from their phones and crack an appreciative smile.

Needless to say, none of this enjoyment of the world around me would be so readily available if I was commuting to work in my car.

USING THE BUS I remember the first time I tried using the bus.

Fortunately, the driver was very helpful as I fumbled with the bus pass to gain admittance to my chauffeurdriven ride to work. I was able to find a seat and began

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Just one of the many beautiful sunsets I experienced while walking home from the bus.

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day and have seen some of the same people day after day, year after year. It starts with a smile or nod of the head, and then progresses to a hello. Before you know it, you are holding a conversation with someone who was a complete stranger not long ago. Imagine the variety of experiences all these different people have had and what you can learn from them.

Being on the more outgoing side of the spectrum, I have made dozens of friends on the bus. I helped a fellow rider study for her pharmacy license exam, learned about bird-watching from an ornithologist, met two other women who live within a half-mile from me and who also work downtown, encountered a writer who lived in a cave doing research and now works as a substitute teacher, and met employees from the University who have very interesting jobs—one is a zoo archaeologist who specializes in the study of animal bones. As you can imagine, the conversations we’ve had have been fascinating.

A birthday celebration at the Arizona Inn: (From left) Nicole Fyffe, Melanie

And then there are the two brothers through whom Brady, Carrie Lowery, Beth Gorman, Karen Nickey, Joanne Hershenhorn.

I (and others on the bus) “experienced” the trials and tribulations of growing up during high school techniques for spotting the feathered jewels. So much fun and, through. I even attended a play they were in with fellow bus even with our diverse backgrounds and ages, we got along so riders! Now one of them is a cashier at our local grocery store well that—are you ready?—we went on a trip to Costa Rica who, years later, greets me with a big smile when I am in his together! line! Can you even put a price on the true value of these types It was fantastic, and our friendships continue decades of experiences? later. As a matter of fact, this weekend we are celebrating my We first began by “saving seats” when possible so we could sit together and share stories at the end of the day. No charge for the stress-relieving counsel that we offered! We checked in on each other to be sure all was well when there was an unexpected absence. The “bus buddy” friendships became so deep over time that we began meeting outside of the bus for birthdays and other occasions. The bird expert arranged hikes and trips to local birding hot spots to teach us proper

birthday by bird-watching at Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson.

Numerous life-enhancing experiences—all from the decision to save money and try to lessen my impact on the planet by leaving my car at home.

An attorney for the public defender’s office, a recently acquired bus buddy, voiced an observation that I respect when I told him about my idea for this article. He said, “Riding the bus has allowed me to become more open and compassionate to those who may be struggling in life, and has honed my ability to have conversations with a broad range of individuals with less judgment and trepidation. We are all humans sharing this world and just trying to get from one place to another.”

I feel the same way and am grateful in so many ways that I made the not-so-crazy choice to drive less and smile more.

Hiking together at Mt. Lemmon: (From left) Carrie Lowery, Karen Nickey, Nicole Fyffe, Joanne Hershenhorn, Beth Gorman.

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Beth Gorman is a senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality in Tucson.

She manages the Public Outreach and Education Section of the department, which consists of pollution prevention and public outreach programs regarding air quality, stormwater protection, as well as community outreach for air quality permitting, solid waste management, and water quality issues. She also oversees the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality-funded Voluntary No-Drive Days/ Clean Air Program, the Lawn & Garden Equipment Emission Reduction Program, and is the media spokesperson for the department.

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GREAT GIFT IDEAS

GETTING READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY? ECO-FRIENDLY GIFTS ARE THE PERFECT CHOICE SPEND TIME

Offering men’s and women’s fashion accessories, including watches, sunglasses and bracelets, TruWood makes unique pieces from 100% wood. Not only do they make exquisite hand-crafted pieces, but they also give back to the planet by planting 10 trees per order. The brand’s mission is to create handmade products, with an emphasis on quality at affordable prices while at the same time, changing the planet. $349 at www.mytruwood.com

WRAP THEM IN LUXURIOUSNESS

MoonCloth Designs, a world-class provider of luxury, sustainable hempinfluenced products and private label design offerings for hospitality brands such as Soho House, Design Hotels, and Sensei Resorts, now offers an eco luxury bath + body consumer collection. These Tradition Kimono hemp silk robes are uniquely blended with hemp and pure silk, free of harmful synthetic and polyester materials, are naturally antibacterial, and are sustainably produced in the U.S. More than 2,500 liters of water are saved by making this robe from hemp, compared to cotton. $313 at www.moonclothdesigns.com

GET COZY

Cozy up near a fireplace or snuggle while watching a movie with this Louise Throw, made by pedal loom weavers in Huancayo, Peru, available from MINNA. MINNA is an ethically made home goods brand rooted in traditional craft techniques. Employing a cottage industry approach, MINNA partners with master weavers and artisan collectives in Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Uruguay, which helps ensure craft preservation and job creation. MINNA’s line includes bedding, pillows, throws, kitchen and tabletop accessories and rugs. $280 at www.minna-goods.com

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FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION

Sand Cloud is a beach lifestyle brand on a mission to #savethefishies with their beach towels, bedding, metal straws, and more. Nab this adorable towel for your next vacation and 10% gets donated to marine life conservation. $47 at www.sandcloud.com

MAKE A MEAL

If you’re planning to cook a romantic spread, why not use Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt as an ingredient? The line is produced by husband and wife team Heidi Feldman and Curtis Friedman, a tech consultant-turned-entrepreneurial farmer and carpenter who share a commitment to local, sustainable food production and a deep love of Martha’s Vineyard. They carry a few varieties, including their hostess and sea glass collections, packaged in glass containers and topped with a sustainable cork seal. About once a month in the summer months, Heidi and Curtis drive to the island’s south shore very early in the morning to collect at least 500-1,000 gallons of seawater, which they turn into Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt. SEAGlass, $35 at www.myseasalt.com

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Eye of Love’s products pair powerful pheromones and scents, so you can give the gift of attraction. The fragrances are made from essential oils and the pheromone is derived from the wild yam root—and the products are packaged in glass bottles. Pheromone Couples Kit, $19.90 at www.eyeoflove.com

GIVE THE GIFT OF INSPIRATION

In The Lemonade Stand, 19 brave women share their stories to surround you with grace. The Lemonade Stand was inspired, in part, by the Chicken Soup for the Soul series—a legacy they are proud to carry forward with a unique “twist.” Courage and vulnerability are at the heart of each story. Triumph waits at each story’s end. Consider this book to be a beacon of light for those in the dark. No matter how harrowing the ordeal, know that health, joy, and success do return and are waiting on the other side of calamity. $16.95 (paperback) at www.amazon.com greenlivingaz.com

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GO ANYWHERE

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SWEET ON YOU

Instead of the usual chocolates, why not give chocolate that’s better for your significant other—and the environment? This handcrafted chocolate by Joya is 100% organic and made with directly-traded cacao (dark chocolate and coconut milk dark chocolate). All of Joya’s products are made with the purest, carefully sourced ingredients that are organic or wild-crafted, and all products are rigorously tested to meet stringent quality and potency standards, and are non-GMO with zero gluten, refined sugar, dairy, preservatives or additives. Additionally, the chocolates come in 100% compostable pouches. Pack of 12 for $46 at www.joya.ca

SHINE ON

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BUY LOCAL

HOLIDAY GIFT BUYING BOOSTS LOCAL ECONOMY

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ebruary is the perfect time to celebrate our loved ones and our state’s birthday. Each year, we partner with Green Living Magazine to bring ideas for gifts and celebrations that make long-lasting memories. This month, it’s all about finding ways that we can show our communities “the love” by keeping our dollars and support centered locally.

With thousands of options for locally owned businesses on our Local First Arizona directory, we are proudly declaring

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These same dollars are used to fund the places we love and the communities we call home.

It’s up to us to make the change we want to see in Arizona and to keep our communities eco-friendly and sustainable for generations to come. We are proud to continue to work alongside Green Living Magazine and look forward to Arizona turning 108 years old on February 14!

WONDEROUS WINDBELLS

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GET COMFORTABLE

The perfect lingerie for a Valentine’s gift, the Lacy Playlette flatters every woman’s shape in the most beautiful and comfortable way. Love confidently knowing the Playlette is uniquely designed to wear before, during and after the most intimate moments. Created with sustainably sourced lace and manufactured in Los Angeles. $198 at www.activintimates.co

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PICK UP THE BEET

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THE SANCTITY OF PLACE

WINEMAKER SAM PILLSBURY SHARES HIS MEMORIES OF PLACE, AND HOW THAT SHAPED THE WINES HE CREATES

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t was behind our old farmhouse in the woods outside of Boston, walking our garden at age 4, rows of peas towering above me, picking those fresh pods, crunching the beans inside, the sweetness from chomping fresh corn, and baby tomatoes exploding in my mouth—that was the start of my reverence for nature.

After a late spring snowfall, we would tap the Sugar Maples; my dad would make a bonfire underneath a cauldron, the sap reducing to maple syrup. He would ladle some out, fling it on the fresh snow, which made an exquisite tangled candy.

Soon after we flew from New York to St. Croix. Inside the walled gardens of our hilltop home, I found a squishy lump surrounded by buzzing bees. I picked it up and sucked at the overripe, dripping fruit. It was my first taste of ripe mango, and it was as far from a fresh apple as you could find.

At Sweetbottom, a blindingly white deserted beach on St. Croix, we would snorkel in the radiant water collecting coral fans. You could reach out and almost touch the lean, cruising barracuda, and see for what seemed like a mile underwater.

Sailing to Buck Island near St. Croix, a gust would heel the boat over. I feared crashing onto the jagged coral underneath, or onto the three massive anchors under us, cut loose from Spanish Galleons escaping a sudden hurricane. My dad, walking up the driveway, waved a bottle of the local Cruzan rum, saying, “A buck” with a huge grin.

Next, Oxford, Maryland, which was right on the water’s edge of the Chesapeake Bay. Here, I'd search the swamps for wild asparagus; tow the bounty in my wagon, knocking on doors to get the dough to buy a 5-cent Coke from the humming red machine on the corner.

Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks would sail by in the saline breeze to their fishing grounds, the chug-chug of oyster boats passing.

There was a fire in the crab factory. Wire baskets with steamed fresh crab pushed onto the sidewalk, and grabbing handfuls of this juicy flesh and stuffing it in our mouths, this was not Massachusetts or St. Croix.

Then in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, the fragrant drifting smoke from burning leaves. There was never any such smell in Oxford or the Caribbean.

Back in the Massachusetts wood, a stream ran through our property. It was flanked with wild blueberries. We would catch tadpoles, while the half-gallon jars of apple cider from orchards that we brought would be slowly fermenting and giving off a spritzy, pungent delight.

I would roam the woods, finding flint arrowheads in the brooks, and imagining who hunted these same paths centuries ago. We would also ice skate on the frozen streams and lakes, as well as the nearby famed Walden Pond, making fires on the ice to cook hotdogs and marshmallows.

Suddenly at age 13 we were on an Italian ship, heading to New Zealand, eating glorious pastas, sipping luminous tumblers of chianti, and drowning in multilayered, spongy, creamy deserts called tiramisu.

My family and I traveled through Italy, and everything we ate was new and exotic. Standing on the rocks paving the Appian Way, I dreamed of the people who had traveled this ancient road for thousands of years.

We flew into Wellington, New Zealand from Sydney, Australia. It was raining when we boarded a steam train for the overnight trip to Auckland. I leaned out the window, bathed in the steam and smoke from the engine, entranced by the native bush and impenetrable rainforest, utterly unique to New Zealand.

From here came the pungent Pohutukawa honey, the floral Rewarewa, and the intense, fragrant Manuka honey, dark, tasty, and famed as a natural antibiotic and miraculous medicine.

Then there was the fish ’n’ chips at the Bay of Islands— sweet, fresh snapper fillets coated in a crunchy toasted batter, golden chips, a little soggy but dosed with crunchy salt. I had never had anything like it. I thought “chips” were French Fries that came frozen in a packet.

We drowned in New Zealand butter, fresh thick cream from grass-fed cows; actual baby lamb; wild pork; venison; red juicy tamarillos; feijoas; freshly baked, sweet, creamy Lamingtons; and bags of Licorice allsorts.

Sailing the coastline every summer, feasting on freshly caught native fish, chipping oysters off the rocks, sucking the salty tide-fresh flesh, twisting off the green lipped mussels, diving for abalone and scallops. Those are things I remember.

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When I was 19, I hauled myself off on my old Vincent motorbike to the Coromandel Peninsula, a finger of recently extinct volcanoes coated in thick green New Zealand bush, where I hiked over the steep hills and thick bush to a tiny beach fed by a freshwater stream.

I had been told about this gem by Matiu Tawhiti, an older Maori I had met while camping at nearby Kennedy Bay. With a reef protecting it, this beach was almost totally inaccessible, and I would spend up to two weeks there, living off of fish, shrimp, crabs and mussels, and edible herbs and Nikau Palm from the bush.

Near here I met eccentric potter Barry Brickell, made famous by his huge salt-glazed Amphora: he and I would head into these mountains to plunder deserted gold mines for firebricks from the kilns used to blast quartz rock in the extraction of gold for his huge salt-glazing kilns.

Barry was a railway buff, and another bounty was the old miniature railcars and steel rails there which we took to crisscross his property, and used to transport clay and pots.

Barry was the first person to instill in me a lifelong reverence for the amazing and unique native bush, which he heavily replanted on land cleared for farming.

Years later, we camped in the sub-tropical far north at Ahipara—not a town but the Maori name for the southern end of 90 Mile Beach, an endless stretch of flat, hard sand stretching to the northern tip of the country, and an official road. There is a small restaurant there for campers run by a Dutch couple. Everything came right there from the sea, the beach, or the small garden they had planted. I had never

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seen this before. It was as if a giant door suddenly swung open for me.

Later, hosting my movies at film festivals in Europe, I would rent a car and escape the horrors of Cannes into the exquisite south of France, find a small village, a small inn. There, the food and wine were new and fabulous. It was local and it was unique. I cherished that. I loved identifying, and cherishing the value of where things came from, how they honored that, and how that was part of their identity.

Years later, shooting Free Willy 3 on Vancouver Island, we found a restaurant where all the food came from the sea at their doorstep or their fabulous gardens. You took a bowl and picked the organic veggies you wanted for your salad. This made a big circle for me and it made total sense. I realized that “place” is everything—it’s about authenticity. It’s a kind of truth. In the wine world, we call it terroir.

There’s too much generic food and wine in the world. I wanted to make a wine, and grow food, in one place, without chemicals from a lab in California. I like knowing where my food comes from and who produced it. This is how we make our wines.

Sam Pillsbury is an American born, New Zealand raised film director with a masters in English Literature. He moved to Phoenix after making some 32 movies, and started growing and making wine in 2000 in high desert Cochise County. He is a gear head, a sailor, a diver, a guest chef, and is married with three children. He spends his time in NZ, L.A and Arizona.

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EACH MONTH WE FEATURE A GREEN CHAMPION WHO IS MAKING STRIDES IN THE GREEN COMMUNITY

STAGING A GREEN BIZ

TRICIA THOMPSON OPENS STAGING AND DESIGN NETWORK

BY SYERRA RODRIGUEZ

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hen former real estate broker Tricia Thompson realized there was not enough space to accommodate all of the staging furnishings she had, she hatched the idea of opening Staging and Design Network (SDN). Having grown significantly since inception, SDN will now have a home right here in Deer Valley.

“No matter how much inventory I purchased, I was never going to have the right piece for every home,” Tomlinson explained in a statement. “I knew I couldn’t be the only one. The stager, who may also be a realtor, or even a seller, often runs out of inventory or needs help managing all the furniture they are not using.”

SDN is just that—a network where members can rely on the company to hold and manage the staging décor and furniture they are not using in a climatecontrolled warehouse.

When a member’s items arrive at the warehouse, barcodes and high-quality images are taken and submitted to the SDN website, where the owners can decide if they would like to share their inventory with other stagers and realtors in the first-ever online Shared Rental Pool. When someone borrows or sells an item, the member then receives a payment.

From interior designers to real estate brokers like herself, SDN is there to help anyone turn their idle staging equipment into profit and connections. Members can even opt to have items delivered, set-up and/or destaged. Tomlinson wants members in the SDN to be able to appropriately stage and design any type of house, without the hassle of getting rid of old pieces and searching for new.

Along with the combination of technology and warehouse, the company also does its part in being a catalyst for sustainability. When pieces have been gently staged and are no longer needed, they are donated to local charities instead of dumped in landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, over 9,000 tons of furniture and furnishings were landfilled in 2017 alone. A main theme of SDN is that everything is reusable.

Tomlinson’s business is the embodiment of reduce, reuse and recycle, as members are encouraged to use products to their full extent. For those who stage homes, room to hold items is often such a large issue that it may seem necessary to dump what you don’t need at the time.

SDN is here to get rid of that mindset.

Listed as one of eight top tech innovators in the NAR’s 2019 REach Program, SDN is at the forefront of the staging world for its solid business model and creed to helping the environment.

Tomlinson had great success with her first two locations in Washington, and is now hoping to have the same impact in Arizona with the Phoenix location, at 3055 E. Rose Garden Lane, #140, Phoenix, AZ 85050.

For more information, visit www.staginganddesignnetwork.com.

Syerra Rodriguez is an undergraduate at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, ASU. She is interested in spreading environmental awareness through her writing and integrates many elements of green living into her own life.

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RECYCLED & REPURPOSED ART DEBUTS AT SKY HARBOR AIRPORT

BY GRETCHEN PAHIA

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erminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is in the midst of its modernization program, and one of the major focal points for the update will be the debut of a new stained glass wall.

The glass wall was created by Arizona glass artist Ken Toney, who has created a number of installations throughout Valley. In fact, he was responsible for the 1,400-squarefoot stained glass ceiling that was in Terminal 3 from when it opened in 1979 to when that section of the terminal closed for modernization in late 2016.

Now, the glass installation lives again as it is repurposed for this new artwork.

According to Gary Martelli, Phoenix Airport Museum manager and curator, the project holds a special place in the Valley’s history.

“The stained glass installation was originally commissioned as an art ceiling above the central escalators

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when Terminal 3 opened in 1979. Terminal 3 was designed with large-scale artworks in mind. The stained glass art ceiling was one of many artworks that were commissioned to grace the interior of Terminal 3 when it originally opened.”

Martelli adds that the project is also great for the environment.

“It’s wonderful to reuse or repurpose an existing large-scale artwork as a part of the major renovations at Terminal 3.”

As for the artist, Toney has many works showcased throughout Phoenix, including the uniquely designed stained glass windows in several Phoenix-area churches and the original Maricopa County Courthouse.

The type of art glass Toney uses is called Dalle de verre, which is also known as slab glass. The material is substantial—it’s produced by casting molten glass into 1-inch-thick slabs, 8-by-12 inches. The edges are often chipped or faceted to increase the greenlivingaz.com

reflection or refraction of light passing through. Glass window and wall panels are fabricated by arranging cut shapes of slab glass into the desired pattern and then a matrix of epoxy, silica and aggregate is poured between the pieces to adhere them together. Once dried and cured, the panels are strong and durable and can be arranged in a metal framework.

The geometric design of the new stained glass wall will now be a major way-finding exterior element, viewable on the north curb of the terminal.

This installation is a part of the permanent Phoenix Airport Museum collection, which, at more than 900 pieces, is one of the largest airport art collections in the United States.

For more information on happenings with the airport, visit www.skyharbor.com.

Gretchen Pahia brings more 15 years of experience in writing, media and public relations. She is an award-winning television news producer, writer and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Pahia is a native to Arizona, born and raised in Phoenix, where she still lives with her family.

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ARIZONA LEADS IN THE SMART REGION SPACE WITH THE FOUNDING OF “THE CONNECTIVE”

BY KIRK BUSCH AND MARK GOLDSTEIN

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uring the ASU Smart Region Summit in November, the formation of the statewide collaborative, The Connective, was announced at the State of the Smart Region Gala. The Connective’s vision is that through a community-driven applied research model and intentional, unprecedented collaboration, the consortium of public, private, university, and community partners will empower Greater Phoenix communities to build the nation’s largest, most connected smart region, developing and deploying technology-scalable solutions rooted in connectivity, mobility, equity, and sustainability. This constitutes a big, bold new vision for Arizona!

“This is the first major regional effort in the United States to engage communities across such a broad range of municipalities in co-designing and co-investing in our smart and connected futures,” says Lev Gonick, chief information officer at Arizona State University (ASU).

While ASU is planning its own smart city project, they’re also uniting with the Arizona Institute for Digital Progress (AZiDP), Arizona Commerce Authority, Maricopa Association of Governments, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and 22 Greater Phoenix cities and towns to create and build The Connective.

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“Creating a smarter, safer, more vibrant city is at the heart of this effort. ASU is proud to partner with industry and municipalities to advance this initiative for our city, our region, and the state,” says Cynthia Sagers, vice president for research at ASU. A day-long summit closed the SRS focusing on surfacing the big ideas and highlighting the strategic partnerships that will bring our cities and regions into the future.

Several companies have announced partnerships with The Connective, including Cox, Dell, Sprint, and SRP. Cox and ASU recently announced their plan to launch the Cox Connected Environments Collaboratory at ASU, an incubation space that will cultivate a smart region ecosystem while addressing the need for a consistent, powerful network on campus and beyond to really capitalize on the promise of these smart region initiatives. Students, faculty, and staff will develop Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to problems facing the optimization of buildings for sustainability and new way for us to interact with our evolving environment, providing new learning experiences in virtual and augmented reality, infrastructure modeling, privacy and security, sustainability, and more. greenlivingaz.com

Sprint recently announced a significant collaboration to bring 5G, the Curiosity IoT Network to fruition, a whole new university degree program for IoT development.

Further, Alteryx and ASU are teaming up to use the former’s data analytics platform to effectively use data to solve smart region challenges. This partnership will give students, faculty and staff members an edge on tackling real-world business issues and driving social impact.

All of these announcements signal a substantial industry commitment to public private partnerships and improving the experience of ASU community members while broadly sharing their discoveries and forward pathways.

Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder, had invested in the purchase of 25,000 acres west of the White Tank Mountains for a planned new smart city known as Belmont, and has now also invested in another 2,800 acres in Buckeye.

Belmont’s partners consider the greenfield community to be a “blank slate of opportunity” for developing advanced communication, energy, and transportation infrastructure designed for innovation and delivering an improved quality of life.

In the meantime, Microsoft Corporation has acquired three land parcels in the West Valley for enormous data center builds.

As Belmont seeks to create this forward-thinking community with its infrastructure embracing cutting-edge technology, faculty and students from ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law are helping to develop a framework for governing such a smart city working alongside the Gammage & Burnham law firm. The collaborative efforts will allow students to be able to engage with people across a wide range of disciplines along with community partners and regulatory institutions.

Coming into 2020, two major smart region conferences are taking place here in Phoenix, Meeting of the Minds’ Innovations in Smart & Sustainable Cities Summit on Feb. 19-21, and BigData Southwest’s National Data Center & Smart City Infrastructure Summit (#USDC20), March 11-12.

Stay tuned for future articles in the “Green Living Smart City Series” as we continue to showcase Arizona smart region initiatives and successes, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities on the road to transforming all of Arizona into an exceptional smart and sustainable region.

Kirk Busch is the CEO of BigData Southwest and Chairman of Az4Solar. org. He has over 25 years of experience in the global semiconductor Industry. For the last decade, he has focused on economic development in the energy and data center industries. Busch currently serves on the board of AzSTEM, chairs the Datacenter Advisory Board at the Arizona Energy Consortium, and co-chairs the IoT-Smart City Committee at the Arizona Technology Council.

Mark Goldstein is president of the International Research Center, providing consulting, custom research, and strategic support for business, legal and public policy clients across a variety of disciplines and technology arenas since 1992. He serves on the board and executive committee of both the Arizona Technology Council and Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council, as well as involved with a number of other policy, economic development, professional, and trade groups.

“These students are being exposed to real estate law, development, and design with the idea of actually helping to shape this new smart city in Arizona,” says Diana Bowman, associate dean of International Engagement for the ASU Law School and codirector of the Center for Smart Cities and Regions.

Opposite: Regional and national smart region luminaries announcing The Collective at the recent State of the Smart Region Gala.

Right: The Connective defines their framework for enhancing quality of life in the Arizona Smart Region.

Photos by Mark Goldstein

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LOCAL COMPANY OFFERS AN ECO-FRIENDLY WAY TO REFRESH YOUR POOL WATER

BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

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had Nikkel is the owner of Aquaman Pools, LLC and Aqua Touch Pool Purification, a company that’s been serving the Valley since 2009. The company’s Aqua Touch Pool Purification offers an eco-friendly way to refresh your pool water— without draining your pool. We caught up with him to ask some questions about the process.

You offer a unique, eco-friendly pool purification process. Can you describe what it is?

Aqua Touch offers the fastest, most sustainable pool purification system on the market. Similar to reverse osmosis, our nano-filtration technology uses two large, high-pressure pumps to quickly push water through multiple membranes and filter out contaminants, restoring your pool water to bottledwater quality.

This saves wasting your pool water down the sewer drain and allows that water to be used for future generations.

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Where did this technology originate?

Reverse osmosis technology has been around for years, but has just recently been adapted to allow for use in a larger capacity such as our mobile trailer. Our trailer was built for us by a company in Lake Havasu that specializes in water conservation techniques.

Why is this a better option than draining a pool when the water needs to be changed?

Draining your pool every two years or so just wastes an incredible amount of water. Each time you do that, it wastes greenlivingaz.com

approximately 15,000 gallons of a precious resource in our desert. In addition to that, the water that comes out of the tap in the Valley is very hard and has a lot of minerals already in it. Our mobile reverse osmosis process turns the water in your pool to bottled-water quality—way better than what comes out of your tap. Your pool will run better and use less chemicals afterwards, along with the water being better for your skin, hair and nails, and your pets if they swim or drink out of your pool.

How much water is conserved by using this process?

Our process wastes only 5% to 10% of the water, so in most cases 95% of the water is saved for our desert.

Can this technology be used on any pool?

This can be used on most pools. Occasionally we have a pool that cannot be accessed well, but other than that, all pools.

How often would a homeowner need to do this?

It depends on usage and other issues, but generally, pool water should be refreshed every two to three years. The chemistry of the pool water determines when, based on when the mineral levels climb to that level.

What inspired you to offer this service?

I was looking for a way that we could impact the future of the Valley, and water usage is a growing concern. I found out that if we stopped draining pools and only refreshed them via this process, we would save enough water annually in the Phoenix Valley for 45,000 new households per year with this one simple change without any extra water from Lake Mead.

That is substantial and I felt compelled to get involved.

Michelle Glicksman is the editor-in-chief of Green Living Magazine.

Follow her on Instagram at @michelleglicksman.

Looking to conserve water in your pool? Nikkel offers these tips:

• Avoid overfilling the pool, which can lead to waste when splashing and playing in the water, and always monitor the pool when filling it so as to not allow it to overflow.

• When building a pool, make sure splash troughs are installed to filter back into the pool.

• According to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the average evaporation rate in Phoenix and Tucson is about 6 feet of water per year, mostly occurring in the summer. Installing a pool cover can conserve up to 95% of water that would be lost to evaporation.

• If a large amount of water is being lost, there could be a leak that should be fixed in order to conserve water.

• Use small, high-efficiency pool pumps (the Arizona Department of Water Resources Conservation Program suggests a 0.75 horsepower pump for most residential pools), and don¹t run the pump for more than three hours a day to save both energy and money.

According to Nikkel, the Aqua Touch Pool Purification System offers the following eco-friendly aspects:

• A safe and effective reverse osmosis technology similar to the process of filtering drinking water can turn almost any pool water into pure, clean water that is safe enough to drink, while eliminating water waste.

• Saves more than 15,000 gallons of water (the approximate amount lost through each pool draining process).

• Protects and reduces wear and tear on pool equipment and surfaces so less maintenance is required over time.

• Requires fewer chemicals to clean the pool and remove impurities, yet results in cleaner, more pristine water for longer than traditional draining.

• In addition to safe, pure pool water for families to enjoy, the Aqua Touch Pool Purification System has no negative impact on the environment and positively impacts water conservation efforts. In fact, if just 150,000 of the approximately 500,000 pools were treated with the Aqua Touch system instead of traditional draining, enough water would be conserved to support 45,000 new households annually w ­ ithout a drop needed from Lake Mead.

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JANUARY RESOLUTIONS REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

BY JOHN OLIVIERI

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anuary 1 marked the begging of a new decade—a decade that scientists tell us is the critical time to save our planet from the most serious climate impacts. As you think about your resolutions for the year ahead—or even your “New Decade Resolutions”—consider how to reduce your own carbon footprint.

USE LESS ENERGY Electricity production accounts for 31% of the United State’s greenhouse gas emissions. Be mindful of your energy consumption so that you use less when possible. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth, combine loads of laundry, and remember to turn off the lights when you leave a room.

Adjusting your actions to reduce your electricity consumption ultimately means that less electricity needs to be produced for your home.

REUSE PRODUCTS By reusing products, you can prevent the fossil fuel emissions that would have occurred with the production of a new product. Before throwing something away, consider whether or not it can be repurposed. Food jars can be washed and used for storage, plastic bags can be reused, books can be shared, and clothes can be donated. Reuse, donate, or recycle products whenever possible.

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POWER YOUR HOME WITH WIND AND SOLAR Choosing renewable energy for your home’s electricity is one of the most impactful steps you can take to reduce your fossil fuel consumption. On average, the electricity usage of each household in the United States generates over 14,900 pounds of carbon pollution annually.* By switching the source of your home’s electricity to renewable sources like wind and solar, you are significantly decreasing your home’s carbon pollution.

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John Olivieri is the director, public and community relations at CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company that empowers people and businesses to live cleaner and healthier lives. Olivieri is focused on doing all he can to help people reduce their environmental impact and solve climate change. He has previously worked for a nonprofit organization.

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RECIPES

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN’S ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ASIAN MUSHROOMS & MISO SESAME GLAZE Makes 3 to 4 servings Recipe and photo courtesy True Food Kitchen, www.truefoodkitchen.com

INGREDIENTS For Roasted Brussels Sprouts: 4 cups Brussels sprouts (end removed and halved) 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil 1 pinch kosher salt 1 pinch ground black pepper

AVOCADO HUMMUS

Recipe and photo courtesy Angel Fuchs with Yay Baby! blog, www.yaybabyblog.com IG: @yaybabyblog

INGREDIENTS 1 can organic garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 large ripe avocado 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, washed and chopped 1 lime, juiced and zested 1 clove garlic Salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered, airtight container for up to three days.

For Asian Mushrooms: 2 cups Shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, cut ¼” strips) 2 cups oyster mushrooms (torn in 1” strips) ¼ cup grapeseed oil 2 Tbsp. lime juice (freshly juiced) 1 pinch kosher salt For Miso Vinaigrette: ½ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. sambal oleak 2 Tbsp. gluten-free, low sodium soy sauce ½ tsp. evaporated cane sugar 2 Tbsp. white miso paste ½ tsp. sesame chili oil 1 cup grapeseed oil Optional Garnish: 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds 15 chili threads DIRECTIONS

Brussels Sprouts: Pre-heat oven to 450F (use convection if possible). Toss together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, place on a sheet try and roast in oven for 6 minutes.

Remove from oven and stir Brussels very well, then place back in oven for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until caramelized and tender.

Asian Mushrooms: Pre-heat oven to 450F (use convection if possible). Toss together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, place on a sheet tray and roast in oven for 9-10 minutes, or until caramelized.

Miso Vinaigrette: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl.

Whisk until all miso paste is dissolved.

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SAUTÉED MAHI MAHI WITH SAUTÉED VEGETABLES

Makes 4 servings Recipe and photos courtesy Sam Pillsbury, of Pillsbury Wine Company, www.pillsburywine.com

INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic 2 shallots or 1 small onion 3 Yukon Gold potatoes 2 cups assorted vegetables 4 mahi mahi fillets 4 strips apple smoked bacon 4 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup white wine 1 cup veg or chicken stock 2 Tbsp. Ras El Hanout or other aromatic mix of spices 2 Tbsp. hoisin or teriyaki sauce 2 Tbsp. ponzu sauce, if available A dash of harissa or sriracha You can make this dish with any fish, chicken or pork. For vegans, you could swap the mahi mahi with any kind of squash. Frozen veggies are fine. I use frozen fish, do not thaw.

DIRECTIONS

CHERRY ALMOND BROWN RICE PUDDING

Recipe and photo courtesy Angel Fuchs with Yay Baby! blog, www.yaybabyblog.com IG: @yaybabyblog

INGREDIENTS 3 cups sweetened vanilla almond milk 1 cup quick cook brown rice ½ cup dried cherries ½ cup slivered or sliced almonds 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Gently sauté finely chopped shallot (or onion) in olive oil, then finely chopped garlic. Do not burn! Then add some finely chopped apple-smoked bacon. Thinly slice small Yukon Gold potatoes, then chop into ¼-inch squares, add to the onion and garlic. Dust the fish fillets with some Ras El Hanout or aromatic spice mix. Keep stirring, but do not overcook, potato should still be al dente, maybe 3 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, add the other sauces, stir then add fish and stock. Dish is ready when the fish gently breaks up with a fork. Only 2 or 3 minutes.

I pair this with a Pillsbury Wine Company WildChild White, available at all Total Wines in Arizona, most AJs, and our Tasting Rooms. The 2015 just won Phoenix New Times’ Best Arizona White, and the 2017 won a Double Gold at the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle.

DIRECTIONS

Add the brown rice to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of the almond milk. Simmer over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally until rice is cooked and all the almond milk is evaporated. Add the remainder of the almond milk, almonds, cherries and cinnamon to the rice and mix until well combined. Serve warm or cold. greenlivingaz.com

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SHE’S GREEN JOHN BURKHART

HE’S GREEN

COLD COMFORTS

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

JENNIFER BURKHART

Gotta admit, the least favorite thing about winter is the inevitable head cold. Our sugar-filled, vitamin D-starved selves have a tough time fighting those darn germs. At least there are tons of products to choose from to help us through, which is also the problem. What actually works? What will make me feel better? Can I choke down this tulsi/karpooravalli/cayenne concoction? Hopefully we can narrow it down for you, if just a bit.

MEDINATURA

REBOOST SORE THROAT SPRAY, CHERRY HE SAID: This was a very tasty cherry-flavored throat- and mouthnumbing spray that came in a nifty spray bottle. It’s called ReBoost sore throat spray, but I think they should have named it Respray throat spray, because that’s what you’ll be doing if you buy it. This one might be good for kids or people who find Chloraseptic too strong, but I found it to be quite ineffective.

SHE SAID: Are we sure this isn’t candy? I think I need to hide

it from my kids. The super sweet cherry flavor surprised me, as did the lid, when it flew off while I struggled with the “for your protection” seal. Yeah, careful with that. The long spray nozzle made application super easy and I did feel a slight numbness, but it was very weak. I think the actual effectiveness comes via the placebo effect.

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SINUS REJUVENATION OIL HE SAID: This one was essentially Vicks Vaporub for your nose. The

eucalyptus and peppermint did a good job opening up my irritated sinuses. I felt a noticeable difference in my stuffy nose almost instantaneously after applying this oil. Also, I’m thinking this product has unadvertised benefits. It could be very helpful if you work in a garbage dump, have stinky friends, or are forced to use a gas station bathroom. I’m going to keep this one handy... just in case.

SHE SAID: These guys aren’t messing around. Super

fragrant essential oils sit right under your nostrils, and make your nose run. That’s right–relief from a stuffy nose! The oils didn’t sting my skin at all, and left a very cooling effect on my skin and in my nose. The aroma fades after about 20 minutes, but supposedly can create long-term sinus health after 8 weeks of use. We’ll see!

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CALENDULA LIP BALM HE SAID: Jen loves her lip balm; I’d call her a connoisseur. She

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WELLNESS RESCUE JUICE SHOT HE SAID: If you have ever been shocked by electricity, then you have a

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Environmental responsibility has never looked so chic! Meet Save The Ocean’s beautiful knit kimono, made from recycled plastic bottles. It’s sustainable, warm and comfortable, and 10% of the wholesale price is donated to the Ocean Foundation, a non-profit organization working towards reviving our oceans. Available in 4 colors; one size fits all. $78 at www.macys.com

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GREEN SCENES

JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA

January 10-12

January 17-19

At the Maricopa County Home Shows you’ll be able to take advantage of visiting hundreds of companies all in one place, displaying the latest and greatest products and designs for homes and gardens just like yours. The shows include not only exhibits, displays and vendors, but also seminars and demonstrations, crafts, “ask the experts” sessions, and more. It will be located at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

For more information, visit www. maricopacountyhomeshows.com.

The Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival features more than 155 juried fine artisans from throughout the United States and abroad. Artists will participate displaying paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic and ink; impressive small, medium and life-sized sculptures; sparkling hand-blown glass, clay, metal, stone, wood, bronze, and one-of-kind handcrafted jewelry; beautiful photography; and much more! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival will take place in downtown Carefree. For more information, visit www.thunderbirdartists.com/carefreearizona-fine-art-wine-festival-january.

MARICOPA COUNTY HOME SHOWS

January 16

SONORAN SUNSET SERIES

The Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler hosts the monthly free music event. The series provides an opportunity for a family friendly relaxing outing out in nature to listen to local bands and musicians.

In January, the theme will be “Rockin’ Memories,” which will feature ’50s and ’60s music across a variety of different genres. Located at Veterans Oasis Park, the musical event will take place 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/ sonoran-sunset-series.

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27TH ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

January 24-26

CAVE CREEK INDIAN MARKET

Featuring fine art of the Southwest by over 100 jury-selected fine artists exhibiting a wide variety of original works in all art forms, media and subject matter, including works by distinguished Native American and Western artists. Festival highlights include Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers, as well as art demonstrations. Patrons can stroll through the relaxed open-air plaza while enjoying panoramic views of the desert foothills while listening to the enchanting sounds of the Native flute and drums.

The Plaza has several popular restaurants with patio dining, a brewery, and several unique shops and galleries, and great entertainment. Traditional Native fare will also be available to enhance your Southwestern experience. Find more information at www.vermillionpromotions. com/event/cave-creek-indian-market.

January 30

WM SUSTAINABILITY FORUM

Held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the Waste Management Sustainability Forum “brings together leading minds to discuss the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability. Join us to learn how you can help make the world a better, more sustainable place for 2020 and beyond.” Speakers include John Kerry, 68th Secretary of State; Christiana Figueres, former executive secretary, UNFCCC, founding partner, Global Optimism Ltd. and convenor, Mission 2020; Peter Zeihan, geopolitical strategist/ founder of Zeihan on Geopolitics; Natasha Franck, founder/CEO of Eon, trustee to the CircularID Institute; Stacy Flynn, CEO/ co-founder of Evrnu; Brent M. Heist, head of global packaging sustainability, Procter & Gamble; and Dana Gunders, executive director, ReFED. Those who can’t attend in person can live stream the event. Register at www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/ sustainability-forum.

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JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS SOUTHERN ARIZONA

NORTHERN ARIZONA

BUSINESS

January 11

BUSINESS AND LEISURE EXPO

January 10-20

January 18

Jazz in January is the non-profit organization which presents the annual HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival each January. The centerpiece of the festival is the free daylong Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK day, featuring two outdoor stages and performances at multiple venues in downtown Tucson. World-class jazz acts ranging from straight ahead to contemporary jazz are featured at The Fox Tucson Theatre, Club Congress, and other downtown venues. For more information, visit www.tucsonjazzfestival.org.

Celebrating 10 years of making spirits bright, Flagstaff’s annual winter beertasting festival features more than 60 types of brews that even the pickiest of drinkers will enjoy. Bratwursts, live music, a Best in Show beer contest and more will all benefit the Flagstaff Ski Club, so come down and eat, drink, and be hoppy! The event will be held at the High Country Conference Center from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information and ticketing, visit www. eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-flagstaffbrewhaha-tickets-77060629417.

2020 TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL

January 19

DILINGER DAYS AT HOTEL CONGRESS

Everybody loves a good old-fashioned historical reenactment, which is what has made Dilinger Days a classic event in Tucson. Commemorating the history of the capture of “America’s Most Wanted” gangster John Dilinger, the event features three reenactments, historical artifacts, a vintage car show, and more of the rich history.

The event will be at Hotel Congress from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.visittucson.org/event/dillinger-days.

January 25 CAVE FEST 2020

Kartchner Caverns State Park is rich with historical, cultural and scientific value that intrigues minds of all ages. What may seem like just a mountain from above, houses unimaginable beauty and depth to make you feel as though you have entered another world.

Touch real formations, learn from experts about the bats and wildlife inhabiting the cave, and test out a new cave simulator. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is $7. Check out more info at www.sierravistaaz.gov/event/cave-fest-2020/.

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January 18-19 SEDONA VEGFEST

Partake in a two-day celebration on the endless possibilities of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. Learn from some of the best plant-based nutrition, lifestyle and healthcare experts, and explore all the delicious ways whole foods can be prepared. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Free for children 12 and under; for ticketing, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/sedona-vegfest2020-tickets-64205331876.

Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce invites you to its Business and Leisure Expo, where residents, visitors, and local business owners are all encouraged to interact and get to know each other. The chamber is now accepting vendor applications; however, if you would like to simply get acquainted with the businesses, be sure to get your passport card and punch it at every booth you visit for a chance to win free prizes! For more information, visit www.ajchamber.com/business-fair.

January 16

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION SUMMIT Engage in an important discussion on how employers, current and future employees, educators and families can all work together to create a stronger workforce.

The conversation will be led by longtime educational and community leader Dr. Maria Hesse, and will be held in the Cooley Ballroom at ASU Polytechnic Campus from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. Learn all about cross-sector collaboration and register today at https://business.gilbertaz.com/ events/details/2020-business-educationsummit-5250.

January 22-23

ARIZONA GOOD BUSINESS SUMMIT The Phoenix Convention Center will be the hub for over 500 business and community leaders this year, and they discuss the ins-and-outs of today’s business world.

As the times change, so do the ways we do business, and leaders are constantly learning to overcome and adapt. Speak with like-minded people, listen to keynote speakers, and partake in workshops, trainings, and more. For more information and to register, visit www.localfirstaz.com/ good-business.

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