Green Living Magazine September

SEPTEMBER 2019

SKIMBOT

SOLAR-POWERED POOL SKIMMER, THE FUTURE OF IoT POOL CLEANING DEBUTS IN ARIZONA ARIZONA FORWARD

GUIDING ECONOMIC SUCCESS & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY XERISCAPE

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING FOR THE DESERT OOPSIES

TRANSITIONING TO AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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URBAN FARMING EDUCATION

An AGAVE FARMS non-proďŹ t. urban farming education

Our Mission

To combat food scarcity through farming education and the development of urban gardens in schools and charitable organizations around the United States.

According to the Map the Meal Gap of 2018, there are 585,000 individuals in Maricopa County that suffer from food insecurity.

Through UFE, Agave Farms is working on providing every single school in Arizona with their own urban garden, with the objective of teaching the younger generation on how to grow and sustain their own food supply.

Every student will have the chance to grow the food and bring it from the farm right onto their organization’s kitchen table where a designated local chef will instruct them on the proper and safe ways to process and cook their farm grown foods!

Help us raise funds to build these gardens.

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CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER 2019

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WORK

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GREEN REAL ESTATE

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SUPER SHADE

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SUSTAINABLE YOU

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YOU’RE NOT SICK

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IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE TIGER

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CLEAN AND GREEN

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APS SOLAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

CLIFFS: CALIFORNIA CONDOR 38 VERMILION PLAYGROUND

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SUSTAINABLE STYLING FOR THE HOME

LIVING MAGAZINE’S OPEN HOUSE 40 GREEN CELEBRATION EVENT

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XERISCAPE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

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Who wants an organic farm in their neighborhood park?

Meet the Downtown Phoenix Partnership Clean & Green Team 4 Eco-friendly tips to green your kitchen Your environment is!

Wildlife tourism in India

Ready to clean your home? Try these eco-friendly products Helps limited-income customers reduce monthly bills and supports solar energy Upcycled art

What you need to know

FUTURE OF IoT POOL CLEANING 20 THE Skimbot solar-powered pool skimmer debuts in Arizona PIONEER: DANIEL L. MUCHOW 22 GREEN A true resource for natural resources STRESS, THE SILENT KILLER 26 OVERCOMING Follow Ric Coggins’ journey through cancer SEPTEMBER 2019

SKIMBOT

SOLAR-POWERED POOL SKIMMER, THE FUTURE OF IoT POOL CLEANING DEBUTS IN ARIZONA ARIZONA FORWARD

INCORPORATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO ITS PHILANTHROPIC WORK XERISCAPE

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING FOR THE DESERT OOPSIES

TRANSITIONING TO AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES

US $5.95

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ON THE COVER

The Skimbot is the latest IoT integrated advancement in pool cleaning technology. It harnesses solar-power to effortlessly skim the pool’s surface of all debris – the key to a bacteria and algae-free pool!

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FOUNDATION 29 FLINN Incorporating sustainability into its philanthropic work to benefit Arizona

FORWARD 30 ARIZONA For 50 years, the organization has helped guide

economic success and environmental responsibility

BRANDING 34 CONSCIOUS What it is and why you should care

PLAY

36 SUCCESS! State Parks’ funding mechanism is reinstated View the once almost-extinct birds this month

A recap of our event

SHE’S GREEN, HE’S GREEN Reviewing plant-based foods

TO AUTONOMOUS 42 TRANSITIONING ELECTRIC VEHICLES Oopsies to watch out for

OUTRAGEOUS STUFF 43 COOL Fun things we found

44 RECIPES Healthful and tasty SCENES 46 GREEN Where to go and what to do this month

Background image of Roosevelt Dam courtesy of SRP

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Yours in practicing a greener lifestyle PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF COPY EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER DESIGN ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Dorie Morales Michelle Glicksman Michael Ziffer Brenda Richter Sly Panda Design Kait Spielmaker

ADVISORY BOARD Ric Coggins Valerie Crosby Lori Diab Ken Edwins William Janhonen

Jon Kitchell John Martinson Mary McCormick Eric Olsen Thomas Williams

CONTRIBUTORS Alison Bailin Batz Taylor Bishop R.J. Brenner David Brown Megha Budruk John & Jennifer Burkhart Sam Kathryn Campana John Cunningham Kayla Goldberg

Angel Fuchs Savannah Huls Karen Langston Laura Madden John S. Martinson Shantini Munthree Brian Powell Marie Roviello Elaina Verhoff

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Letter from the Editor As we were working on this issue, I had a mental checklist going in my mind... eco-friendly products for the home? Check. Xeriscaped yard? Check. Using recycled materials in my home? Check.

Surrounding ourselves with sustainable and eco-friendly products, building materials and design in our homes and offices sets the stage for how we approach sustainability in the rest of our lives, and how we care for the Earth. I’m happy to say it’s something I’ve always incorporated into my life, but working with Green Living Magazine has opened my eyes to just how much more I can do and change.

We have so many great articles in this issue.

Check out what they are doing at Los Olivos Park. I love the farm idea! And I almost pulled out my kids’ art supplies after reading the story on upcycled art—I was ready to create and decorate!

This month, Ric Coggins talks about stress. I think that’s something that pretty much every one of us can relate to.

We also have some photos from last month’s eco-event, which we hosted at our office. More than 100 people stopped by for a fun evening with vendors, prizes and networking. Our next event showcases electric vehicles (EVs). Don’t forget to subscribe to our eco-events for more information and to RSVP for this fun one. I hope to see you there! And, read John S. Martinson’s story on EVs and learn what to watch out for when you transition to one. Oops!

Have a wonderful month and enjoy the issue!

Best,

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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GREEN REAL ESTATE WHO WANTS AN ORGANIC FARM IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK?

BY JOHN CUNNINGHAM

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att Moore of TED Talk fame comes from a family that is four generations deep into farming here in the Valley. He is also an accomplished artist, and a dad and a husband. A while back, he became friends with Aric Mei, the guy who created The Parlor restaurant at 19th Street and Camelback Road. It’s a favorite community restaurant—if you’ve ever eaten there, you can see why nearly all 1,300 Yelpers agree that The Parlor deserves the coveted five-star max ranking that it enjoys.

THEY HAD A DREAM The two friends realized that they could do something great together as community partners. So, they thought it would be cool if there was a way to bring an organic farm into the city.

What would set this apart from a community farm is that this one would have professional farmers tending the land year-round.

There will be concessions offered at the farm, which would include food grown on the property. You and I could come by with family and friends to enjoy a meal, and it would give us a chance to buy food that is grown and prepared right there, literally from farm to table. A farm stand will also offer fresh produce and canned goods.

LEARNING CENTER On top of all that, there would be a 2,500-square-foot educational building where local students could learn about growing crops. Schools in the Valley will be able to book times to come by and learn about what it takes to produce the food we eat.

FROM OLD TO NEW They wanted to locate the farm at Los Olivos Park in Phoenix, a decades-old park that is currently underutilized.

The farm would change all that. New life will happen when this blessed thing comes to life in this old park.

The people nearby are looking for ways to connect with others. The neighborhood would now have another one of those magical places where people want to be. It’s what turns an already nice community into an even greater place to live.

Matt Moore and Aric Mei at the location where the Farm at Los Olivos will be located in Los Olivos Park.

Road on 28th Street. Approximately 4½ acres of the 27-acre Los Olivos Park will become the farm project. Greenbelt Development LLC will lease the 4.5 acres of the city park. You can find out more by visiting www.losolivospark.com.

John Cunningham is an online digital real estate marketing agent who helps people find their happy place and get all of their equity out of their home when it’s time to move. He can be reached at john@johncre.com.

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SUPER SHADE

MEET THE DOWNTOWN PHOENIX PARTNERSHIP CLEAN & GREEN TEAM

BY TAYLOR BISHOP

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he Downtown Phoenix Partnership (DPP) Clean & Green Team has been throwing major shade (trees) while maintaining the urban core as a clean, inviting and comfortable neighborhood. In the past four years, the team of eight has planted nearly 400 trees—removing more than 20,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air and giving the sidewalks much-needed shade.

Beyond planting trees, the crew works rain or shine to further improve the outdoor urban experience by picking up trash, removing graffiti and assisting with large downtown events.

With development happening at breakneck speed, the team is helping salvage trees and evaluate the best location for each plant. This important work not only improves the environment but makes downtown a better place to work, live and play.

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BENEFITS A young tree—like the ones planted on Jefferson and First streets—removes 13 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air each year. So this year, the 400 trees planted by the Clean & Green Team will remove at least 5,200 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air.

We can also thank trees for helping reduce the urban heat island effect. The annual mean air temperature of a city with one million people or more can be over five degrees warmer than its surroundings, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Later in the day, the temperature difference can be as high as 22 degrees. Tree and vegetation cover helps lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration. Additionally, trees can reduce stormwater runoff and prevent erosion. greenlivingaz.com

Of course, trees have a benefit on our health and environment. However, the Clean & Green Team’s efforts are also boosting our state’s economy and making Phoenix a better place to live. With nearly one million visitors expected this year to the Phoenix Convention Center alone, it’s important that our city looks its best to attract more national events and conventions.

Shade is a simple yet essential feature of a pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly street—and the Clean & Green Team has helped cover 67 block faces in downtown. Every tree planted has been handpicked to harvest the best benefits while giving it a good chance of survival. Surprisingly, that sometimes means choosing plants that aren’t native to the desert.

TYPES OF TREES PLANTED Planting and caring for trees in an arid, urban setting like Downtown Phoenix can be complicated. The Clean & Green Team is currently phasing out dead or dying palo verde, palo brea, acacia and palm species and replacing them with trees handpicked to be more successful in this environment. The crew is also filling abandoned tree wells that can certainly use the love.

“Maintaining native desert trees in downtown comes with unique challenges,” says Mark Hutflesz, streetscape manager for DPP. “For example, we have to prune palo verde trees into what we call ‘Frankentrees’ to make room for pedestrian and vehicle clearance—making them even more vulnerable to monsoon winds.”

Although moving the trees and keeping them healthy is difficult, the success rate is high. In fact, some of the trees that were salvaged from the empty lot where the Phoenix Biomedical Campus now stands can be seen prospering throughout DTPHX today.

But sometimes it’s not possible to salvage the trees. This was the case with the recent X Phoenix project between Second and Third avenues, Van Buren and Monroe streets—so the developers purchased replacement trees, which the Clean & Green Team planted along Buchanan and Third streets where there wasn’t any greenery.

Eduardo Patiño of the DTPHX Clean & Green Team on Buchanan and Third streets.

We’ve all seen it before: After a storm, a number of dismal palo verdes “roots up” in a parking lot or along city streets. Palo verde trees typically grow low to the ground like a shrub. However, when they are trimmed to be taller, they lose a lot of their shade-making benefits.

Instead of replacing toppled one desert tree with another, just to replace again in five to six years, the City of Phoenix’s urban forestry experts and Clean & Green Team put together a set of best practices. Although the red push pistache, Indian rosewood, live oak and live elm are non-native, they are drought-tolerant and will provide shade and beauty for many years to come.

SALVAGING TREES FROM DEVELOPMENTS While DPP pays for the majority of the trees it plants, its Clean & Green Team also helps save existing trees from greenlivingaz.com

some Downtown locations that are slated for development.

The team works with the City to determine which trees can be salvaged from project sites, and relocates them to other suitable locations in the Downtown Core.

As development in Downtown grows, so does the team’s hand in salvaging trees. This year, the Clean & Green Team is slated to salvage and relocate 16 trees from the future site of Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU will then plant replacement trees once the school is completed).

Phoenix’s sidewalks and lots are constantly changing.

Thankfully, the Clean & Green Team continues to evaluate the areas in need of some sprucing up while helping make downtown’s street-level experience increasingly green and cool.

Taylor Bishop is a freelance writer, ASU alumna and proud resident of Downtown Phoenix. Find her playing with her foster kitties, hiking or trying a new restaurant in her free time.

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SUSTAINABLEYOU One thing you can do...

4 ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS TO GREEN YOUR KITCHEN WITHOUT AN EXPENSIVE REMODEL

BY KAREN LANGSTON

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ife may be created in the bedroom, but the kitchen is where life unfolds and grows. It’s where friends and families gather over meals, and share in conversations and celebrations. The kitchen is also becoming center stage for sustainability. Can’t afford a remodel? Try these tips to green your kitchen without the expensive makeover.

UPGRADE YOUR APPLIANCES If you have a bit of a budget, upgrade your kitchen appliances to more energy-efficient, eco-friendly options. Check out the APS Appliance Usage Chart to see how your appliances rank. Energy Star helps you find the best energy-efficient appliances, and allows

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you to calculate your appliance’s wattage and add in your local utility rates to estimate annual costs to operate an appliance.

COOK SMART AND HEALTHY Instead of running your oven to heat smaller meals, invest in a toaster oven and a slow cooker. These will emit less heat, especially during Arizona’s hot weather, and reduce your electric bill. According to APS, cooking a potato in an electric oven costs about 10 cents, compared to 5 cents in a toaster oven. Add a lid to your pot or pan while cooking to keep the heat from escaping, and turn the appliance off about 10 minutes before it is ready and let the heat inside finish cooking your food. greenlivingaz.com

Take inventory of your cookware. Studies show that non-stick coated surfaces containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA and C8) and similar chemicals such as fluorotelomers are leaching into our environment and drinking water, and are associated with some cancers.

Instead, properly dispose of non-stick pans and invest in quality stainless steel or cast-iron cookware. If properly cared for, these types of healthier cookware will last for generations. For quality stainless steel cookware, look for a stamp containing a “300” series on the bottom. Note: If you suffer from hemochromatosis, do not use cast iron cookware.

WRAP AND STORE GREEN Are you still using plastic? Plastic containers are the worst for the environment, wildlife and your health. Plastic (even BPA-free) contains xenoestrogens, which are known to disrupt our hormones. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control study found nearly 93% of people tested positive for bisphenol-A in their urine. Invest in glass and stainless-steel containers and canning jars for storing food, packing lunches and storing leftovers. The plastic lids on glass containers, once worn out, can be replaced with fabric beeswax cloths or silicone lids.

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Swap aluminum foil, plastic wrap and plastic baggies with non-bleached parchment and waxed paper for all your cooking, wrapping and storing needs.

Bee’s Wrap Reusable Food Storage Wraps come in different sizes and can wrap and keep fresh a sandwich, cheese and other dry-type foods. The company If You Care carries an assortment of non-bleached kitchen products. The company FreshPaper keeps your fresh bakery bread fresher longer while honoring the environment. Add Vejibags to your reusable shopping bags for your produce.

Vejibags are reusable 100% organic cotton and keep produce vibrant for up to two weeks.

CLEAN SMART AND GREEN If you are a large family, run the dishwasher overnight only when it is full, on the “economy” cycle, and skip the heat drying option. If you are household of two, washing dishes by hand by filling one side of the sink with eco-friendly dish soap and the other with water for rinsing results in energy and water saved—and less green you have to dish out to the utility company.

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When it comes to cleaning your kitchen, ditch the chemicals in conventional products. Studies have proven that these chemicals can result in health problems including respiratory, hormone disruption and cancer. Not to mention the unnecessary environmental impact. In our home, our cleaning staples are vinegar, baking soda and essential oils.

If you do not want to make your own products, companies like Seventh Generation, ECOS and Honest do a bang-up job keeping your kitchen clean, healthy and eco-friendly.

Use reusable mop pads, dish towels, cloths and sponges to keep your kitchen clean, instead of disposables and paper towels. The same goes for reusable napkins. You know your bath towels, the ones that have seen better days? Easily rip them into dish cloth-size to use in the kitchen. You can also look for bulk packages of towels intended for the car wash industry or restaurants. They are less expensive and will last a long time.

As you head out the door with your reusable coffee cup and litter-less lunch bag, feel good knowing that your little eco-upgrade in the kitchen comes without the financial sting of a remodel and will have a huge impact on the environment as well as better health for you and your family.

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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YOU’RE NOT SICK YOUR ENVIRONMENT IS!

BY MARIE ROVIELLO

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here was a time when we played in our yards, sat in the grass, chased fireflies, rode our bicycles, and bathed in the sunshine. Friends knocked on our door. Mom flashed the porch lights when it was time to go home. Many of our toys were even made by hand. Our beds were wrapped in grandma’s crocheted wool blankets, and our cozy pajamas were made of cotton. Our floors were made of wood. We bought bread from the bakery down the street. And we didn’t know how good we had it.

Things have changed.

CHEMICALS, EVERYWHERE Our yards are sprayed with cancer-causing chemicals that even kill fireflies. We have to stay out of the sun, wear sunblock, or take our chances because some sunblocks are even worse for us than the sun. Our food isn’t pure. No one surprise visits anymore. People text more than they talk to each other. Computers replaced impromptu visits. Our toys contain cancer-causing phthalates, and our mattresses, sofas and pajamas are full of endocrine-disrupting fire retardants that can lead to infertility.

It takes 26 seconds for chemicals to be absorbed by our skin into our bloodstream, and from the moment our babies are born, there are over 200 chemicals in their blood.

We breathe, absorb and ingest chemicals—every damn day.

Our environment is changing how we live, our views, and our food. We spend 90% of our time indoors. We are stressed out and unhealthy. So is our planet. Our homes and offices are full of chemicals and toxins that are proven to cause disease and dis-ease.

It’s complicated and confusing, and every road seems like an uphill battle or a dead end. Sometimes I feel like I need a PhD to figure this stuff out. Don’t you?

CHRONIC ILLNESSES

issues. You may be wondering what is going on in your environment that is causing your unique health complications.

Here are just a few of the environmental triggers you may be up against: Carpet Chemicals – Brand-new carpet contains solvents, fungicides, and other toxic chemicals that can trigger seasonal affective disorder-like symptoms and other conditions and symptoms connected with any active or inactive viruses you have.

Paint – Fresh paint can have a negative impact on your health, and it takes time for the paint fumes to dissipate.

If possible, use low-VOC paint, which may somewhat help in lowering the toxins. Both viral and bacterial conditions are more easily triggered when someone is living in an environment that has been freshly painted.

Mold – Black mold can be a major trigger for neurological viruses that create Lyme disease symptoms, a variety of multiple scleroses, or a host of other health-related issues.

Water – You may not know that you are often bathing in chlorine and fluoride when you run a bath or step into the shower.

These two substances are not ideal for your health or healing.

Air – In addition to VOCs, dust, allergens, mold, bacteria and viruses, every state in the U.S. has areas that are specifically designated for agricultural use. In the areas that are used for farming most conventional vegetables and certain conventional fruits, they are sprayed multiple times a week with rodenticides, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.

Parks, Lawns & Golf Courses – Lethal fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides cover most parks, sports fields and golf courses, and most people who play on these courses will suffer some negative health consequences because of it. Not only are your feet, ankles and legs exposed to tremendous amounts of pesticides and herbicides, but you are breathing in these toxins, as well.

ALLERGIES

New Cars, Furniture & Clothes – Toxic solvents create that “new car” smell and can linger in a vehicle and cause problems for up to six months. If you have allergies or chemical sensitivity and you get a new car, know that you may suffer with these symptoms more during the first few months after your purchase. If you buy a new piece of furniture, be aware that it is most likely laced with formaldehyde, fungicides, flameretardants and nanotechnology. It may also have a smell, which is due to the high level of solvents typically found in new fabrics.

Even if the furniture does not smell, solvents are still usually present. Due to the toxic nature of the solvents, just sitting on a new piece of furniture could slow down someone’s healing.

Allergies, monthly headaches during your menstrual cycle, asthma, eczema, anxiety, fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, confusion, weakness, aches and pains, and a host of other health issues can all be exacerbated by various environmental

Detergents & Hair Care Products – When doing laundry, it is important to use a natural detergent.

Conventional detergents usually contain petrol oil, which is an ingredient that may play a part in retarding your healing

Chronic illness is at an all-time high. In America alone, more than 250 million people are sick or dealing with mystery symptoms. These are people leading diminished lives with no explanation—or explanations that don’t sit right or make them feel even worse.

You go from one doctor to the next with chronic illnesses only to be told it’s all in your head or to take a pill for the rest of your life. You can change what you eat, but what about the stuff in your home and office?

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efforts. This is also true when it comes to the creams, gels, sprays and other products you choose to use on your hair.

Perfumes & Colognes – Perfumes and colognes are harmful and should be avoided whenever possible. Chemical compounds used in perfumes and colognes have the same chemical compound construction as particular pesticides and herbicides.

Air Fresheners – Synthetic air fresheners contain over 100 chemicals, and those mystery ingredients may be endangering your health. Instead, use plant-based essential oils.

Plastic – We all know about plastics and the harm they cause to the environment, the energy they require to make, and their links to cancer, obesity, allergies, thyroid and other hormone disruptors. Opt for glass and stainless steel whenever possible.

Invisible Issues – Conventional produce, carpet cleaning and dry cleaning all contain toxins that can stir up health issues.

But, there’s hope.

People are waking up. Social media is helping. It’s not a mystery anymore. We’re demanding answers and better alternatives. Companies are noticing and changes ARE happening.

What am I talking about? WELLNESS. It goes beyond a trip to the gym, organic, gluten-free, recycled, upcycled, sustainable, compostable, and plastic-free. It means everything and anything that affects our bodies and our senses.

The result is a combination of environmental health, building design, human health and behavioral factors. Seven different categories make up their standards: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort and Mind. All seven factors use requirements designed to improve overall health, mood, sleep, nourishment, and performance of a building’s occupants.

LEED is concerned with responsibly resourcing materials and sustainable building practices. The International WELL Building Standard is about the effect of the built environment on the individual, both physiologically and psychologically, and it was launched to help improve health and quality of life.

Things have changed and they’re continuing to change on every level. Imagine how wonderful life could be, living and working in buildings designed to promote wellness, breathing fresh air (maybe even infused with oxygen), using natural products that are chemical-free, lowering our stress levels, harnessing natural light instead of artificial light, eating healthy organic food and drinking clean water, experiencing replenishing sleep, improving our health, mood, and performance as well as lowering our risk factors for chronic illness and cancer.

That change would be WELL worth it.

Marie Roviello is the founder of www.marieroviello.com, a modern, nontoxic and vegan interior-design firm based in Los Angeles and Scottsdale.

It’s a process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Little by little, one step at a time.

We all know there are changes we can make on a personal level to lower our exposure to chemicals found in our air, water and everyday products, and we already know many of them.

It can be difficult to do in a world drowning in toxins such as plastic, phthalates, fragrances, formaldehydes—and the list goes on. It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

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Everything from lack of mobility, poor air quality, food choices, and stress affect us. Buildings shape and influence all these factors. As a result, the workplace has a huge part to play in this as a place where people spend most of their waking hours.

There’s a movement to create wellness inside buildings. It began with the green energy movement, towards sustainable products, and now we’re focusing on health and well-being.

What is it? It’s the International WELL Building Standard and it’s the first of its kind because it focuses on wellness.

It focuses on everything from lack of mobility, poor air quality, and workplace stress which affect our health. This standard was developed over seven years, and the process involved scientific and medical expert research and review.

It measures how the built environment impacts the human body systems such as cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, nervous, reproductive, muscular, respiratory and several others.

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IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE TIGER WILDLIFE TOURISM IN INDIA

BY MEGHA BUDRUK, PH.D.

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potting an elusive tiger is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The silence of the forest, the waiting with bated breath, and the sudden flash of vivid orange with characteristic black stripes make for a magical wildlife encounter.

For tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of a tiger in the wild, India offers the best opportunity. This year on International Tiger Day, which was July 29, India had had much to celebrate.

The recently conducted 2018 national tiger census indicated 2,967 free-ranging Bengal tigers, representing about 75% of the world’s tiger population. This is up from 2,226 Bengal tigers in 2014, and a dismal 1,411 in 2006 when the first four-yearly tiger census was conducted.

Concerned about dwindling global numbers, world leaders in 2009 committed to doubling tiger numbers by 2022. Using the 2006 number as a baseline, India can proudly declare it is achieving its target four years ahead of the 2022 deadline.

This success has come on the heels of increased regulation and investments by the Indian government.

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PROJECT TIGER It was in 1973 that the government of India launched what was then known as Project Tiger—a tiger conservation program that focused on reducing factors that were leading to tiger habitat depletion, and ensured a viable tiger population in their natural habitats for economic, scientific, cultural, aesthetic and ecological values.

Nine tiger reserves were initially set aside, with additional protected areas subsequently added to increase tiger habitat.

However, poaching, development projects and other pressures reduced Project Tiger’s effectiveness.

Over the years, tiger numbers plummeted and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (as Project Tiger is now known) stepped up protection through surveillance, addressed humanwildlife conflict, encouraged voluntary relocation of residents from within protected areas, reduced livestock grazing within core areas of the tiger reserves, and introduced sustainable tourism practices in and around these protected areas.

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Successful wildlife and nature-based tourism relies on a complex interplay between park managers, local communities, commercial tourist enterprises and tourists. Encouragingly, the tiger population has rebounded in recent years, partially due to increased regulation, but also because of the effective involvement of the local communities in tiger conservation. Many of these communities are now directly employed in, or are tangentially related to, the tourism sector. Wildlife tourism in India is a rapidly growing sector, and tiger tourism has provided opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, as well as leading to improved infrastructure such as better roads, access to health care and education, and increased pride and awareness about India’s national animal.

For centuries, the tiger has been revered in Indian mythology and folklore. It is associated with symbols of power and royalty, and occupies a unique place in the Indian psyche. The tiger’s return from the brink of destruction is a tale of commitment by the people of India to the survival of this creature.

TIGER-SPOTTING TIPS Tigers are solitary and territorial, making them difficult to spot. India represents your best opportunity to have an encounter with these enigmatic and majestic creatures. Follow these tips and you are sure to come away with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

1. Do some prior research on your destination and the season of your visit. Generally, India closes its parks during the monsoon season from June to September, so a good time to visit is between October and June.

The months of October to January offer lush greenery, abundant birdlife, and cooler temperatures. However, this greenery might make it difficult to spot the tigers.

The warmer and drier months of February to May make it easier to catch a glimpse of tigers because of the thinner vegetation.

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2. Look for a lodge that ensures your visit will benefit both the wildlife, as well as local communities. Lodges with an outstanding PUG eco rating are a benchmark for rural sustainability, local job creation and wildlife support.

3. Set aside three to four days to view tigers. This will ensure ample time to spot one of the elusive animals.

4. Some of India’s top parks for viewing tigers are Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Kanha and Kaziranga national parks, and Corbett and Tadoba Andhari tiger reserves.

Megha Budruk is an associate professor of Park and Recreation Management at ASU’s School of Community Resources and Development. Budruk is a sustainability scientist and is also associated with the Center for Sustainable Tourism, ASU. Her research focuses on understanding human connections with nature. She has conducted some of her work in protected areas in India.

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CLEAN AND GREEN READY TO CLEAN YOUR HOME? TRY THESE ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS COMPILED BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

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These eco-friendly products are made of beneficial bacteria through a fermentation process that breaks down dirt, grease, grime and odors.

The All-Purpose Cleaner is made with only four ingredients, and is safe for people and safe for the environment. $7.99 at Whole Foods, MOM’s Organic Market or online at www.counterculture.com.

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Method offers a way to get your dishes clean using its nontoxic, naturally derived powergreen technology, available in a variety of scents, from free + clear to sea minerals. The bottle is recyclable as well, and made with 100% recycled plastic. $2.99 at www.target.com.

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These products use electricity to convert salt, water and vinegar into a natural, multi-purpose cleaner that’s just as effective as bleach (without the toxic chemicals, dyes and allergens). This allergy-approved cleaner is created by electrolyzed water in nine minutes, and can deodorize, disinfect and kill 99.9% of germs, including Salmonella, Staph, MRSA, Norovirus, Influenza A, Listeria and more. It’s safe to use around the entire family—including pets. Bundles start at $89.99 at www. forceofnatureclean.com.

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BetterAir is the world’s first probiotic air and surface purifier that diffuses patented probiotics in the home, killing harmful bacteria and inhibiting its future growth. Not only is this product powerful, covering 800 sq. ft., but it’s small and easily disguisable behind a picture frame or desk plant. BetterAir’s line of products, including the Biotica800, clean and purify indoor living and work places naturally and safely without using any chemical or unnatural additives. $399 at www.amazon.com or www.betterairus.com.

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APS SOLAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HELPS LIMITED-INCOME CUSTOMERS REDUCE MONTHLY BILLS AND SUPPORT SOLAR ENERGY IN ARIZONA

BY ELAINA VERHOFF

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hat if you could have solar panels installed on your home at no cost to you, and be paid to do it? A new program is available that lets limited-income APS customers throughout Arizona reduce their monthly bill while supporting renewable energy in our state.

The program, first introduced in 2018, is called APS Solar Communities, and it offers a unique opportunity for APS customers who want to help advance solar energy in Arizona and enjoy savings that will help free up income for other monthly financial obligations. Through this program, qualifying customers agree to have APS install solar panels on their single-family residence, and in exchange, they receive a $30 credit on their monthly bill. This adds up to an annual savings of $360, and $7,200 over the life of the 20-year program.

“This program is an opportunity to bring solar energy to the homes of customers who may not have otherwise been able to participate in renewable energy through a solar option,” says APS Project Manager Tammy Kasprowicz.

To qualify for the program, single-family households must be certified limited-income (at or below 200% of federal poverty level), or moderate-income (below 100% of median household income in Arizona). Other qualifying factors include roof size, orientation, and structural integrity to accommodate a system. Single-family houses (mobile homes do not qualify) need to have west- or southwest-facing roofs, which offer the greatest potential to generate energy during the late afternoon and early evening hours between 3 and 8 p.m. when customers use the most electricity. Homes must have a roof in good condition, a minimum surface area of 245 square feet, and be able to accommodate at least 14 solar panels. All requirements and eligibility guidelines are outlined at www.aps.com/solarcommunities. greenlivingaz.com

APS designed this program to be as turnkey as possible for the customer. APS will maintain ownership and maintenance of the solar panels, so there are no obligations regarding the upkeep of the system for the customer. The $30 monthly credit is a fixed amount and will not vary based on the amount of energy produced by the solar panels, regardless of weather conditions throughout the year.

“The response to the program has been fantastic, with over 300 residential systems installed to date and nine nonresidential customers under construction,” says Kasprowicz. “We continue to see applications coming in, and are we’re working with communities that support lower income residents of Arizona to help raise awareness of the program.”

The process of becoming a Solar Communities participant is simple. Interested customers are encouraged to review the details of the program online and complete a brief application.

After information has been verified, an installer will come out to inspect the roof and make sure everything looks good for the solar panel installation. The municipality will inspect the system, as well. APS will then do their own inspection to make sure the system is correctly connected to the grid, install a production meter to make sure the system is producing as it should, and turn it on. Once the solar panels are up and running, customers will begin receiving a monthly $30 bill credit from APS while helping to contribute to the company’s 50% clean-energy portfolio. Participation is limited, and qualified customers will be enrolled on a first-come, firstserved basis. Additional information is available at www.aps. com/solarcommunities.

Elaina Verhoff is a freelance writer, public relations director and mom based in Phoenix. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @elainaverhoff.

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SUSTAINABLE STYLING FOR THE HOME

BY LAURA MADDEN

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ow we style our lives says a lot about who we are and what we believe in, from our wardrobes to how we furnish our homes. Just like what we put in and on our bodies, what we put in our homes can have a significant impact on the environment, and says a lot about our personal ethics too. For instance, someone who cares a lot about the environment and reducing waste might opt for secondhand furniture as a more sustainable option than buying brand new.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 9.69 million tons of furniture went to landfills in 2015.

As a sustainable fashion advocate, I regularly report on sustainable fashion for Green Living Magazine (oftentimes said fashion is secondhand). I feel the same about home furnishings as I do about fashion—and I’ve got a home (and a closet) to prove it. If you have to buy something, there is no question that buying secondhand is the most sustainable choice. Whether it’s clothing, art or home furnishings, repurposing what already exists conserves resources and reduces waste from the normal cycle of manufacturing brand new things.

DREAMING OF DÉCOR When my husband and I moved to Arizona last year, after having sold most of our furniture in California, we had a newly renovated home to fill. We were basically starting from scratch.

With already a few years behind me as a secondhand fashion advocate, I thought why not explore the secondhand furniture market, too. I was committed to sourcing as much of our décor from the secondhand market as possible. I had no idea what I was in for! Similar to my experience with secondhand fashion, I simply found the best stuff!

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Shopping the secondhand market, such as estate sales, consignment stores and Craigslist, I found the greatest variety and the most unique finds. I am not sure if I’ll ever find shopping at a traditional furniture store that appealing ever again!

THE BENEFITS OF SECONDHAND Repurposing, recycling and restyling what already exists is smart, sustainable, and can be very stylish. Again, just like fashion, choosing secondhand slows down the demand on the home furnishings market to produce faster and cheaper items. There are numerous benefits to choosing secondhand furniture, such as: -lower cost; -sustainable; -saves energy; -reduces waste from entering landfill; -greater variety; -unique finds; -better for your health (no off-gassing*).

The good news is that living here in Phoenix, we are very lucky to have numerous secondhand furniture shopping sources. *Off-gassing is the release of harmful chemicals (such as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs) from new products, especially new furniture.

FINDING FURNITURE Airpark Consignment Owner Shellie Wilcox shares that in the Scottsdale Airpark alone there are eight consignment furniture stores. greenlivingaz.com

“What’s crazy is that there’s enough furniture for all of us.

Our stores are all full! This is recycling at its finest. There’s so much furniture in this town and I love that we can recycle it out to another home instead of having it end up in the trash,” she says.

In Scottsdale there is a tendency to cycle out furnishings more frequently, which then becomes the high-quality inventory consigned at these stores.

Wilcox also shares that Airpark Consignment, which has been in business for 19 years, takes in 300 items per week, and “like a conveyor belt,” 300 items go right back out.

Just like with secondhand clothing, there’s a stigma with secondhand furnishings. Some people look at them like someone else’s discards. But according to Wilcox, thanks to the popularity of today’s treasure-hunting and home renovation reality shows, secondhand furniture no longer has the same stigma that it used to. Wilcox prides her business on the variety of unique finds, and having sourced items from this very retailer myself, I can attest that there are, in fact, many treasures to be found.

UPCYCLED ART Being newly transplanted in Arizona also got me practicing sustainability in a whole new way I didn’t even see coming: upcycled art. In my new home I have vast white walls that I eagerly wanted filled. Always having been a painter (hobbyist), I decided to just fill the walls myself. As I was frequenting so many thrift stores already, I thought “why not remake something that already exists?” I am always looking for ways to reduce waste, and instead of purchasing brand new art supplies, such as canvases and paint, why not just use what already exists?

Today, my home is filled with my upcycled art, much of which I created using leftover house paints from our home remodel. I loved the entire process of upcycling materials that would otherwise be headed for landfill so much so that I’ll even be selling my art at this month’s Conscious Collective PopUp Shop at WAYLA in Phoenix.

Local framer Framin’ Works even offers a sustainable option for our artwork, the jewelry of the home. The store showcases an entire section of discarded framing materials to choose from that can then be customized for your special piece of art.

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All of the photos are my own, of my home. All of the art my own, from my ReFashioned Art line. The furniture is all vintage from secondhand retailers.

Again, this is saving unnecessary waste from ending up in a landfill and conserving the resources otherwise used to produce materials from scratch.

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 selfesteem on both her blog, the ReFashion Report, and various conscious lifestyle publications. Laura also serves as a global ambassador for nonprofit 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.

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XERISCAPE FOR SUSTAINABILITY DAVID M. BROWN

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ur desert is dry, but your environmentally sensitive landscaping doesn’t have to be. Correctly designed by you or a professional, it can be green and colorful while still conserving water.

Since the late ’70s, “xeriscaping” has referred to landscaping with plants native to a region and requiring minimal supplementary water. The word derives from a combination of the two Greek words “xeros” (dry) and the suffix “scape” (view), explains Leeann Yacuel, senior business development analyst for SRP, the metropolitan Phoenix area’s largest supplier of water and also its largest provider of electricity.

Today, the more common expression is “sustainable.”

“Sustainable landscaping is more encompassing and includes the context within which plant materials are installed and maintained,” says Janet Waibel, principal of Waibel & Associates Landscape Architecture, Tempe.

An ASU graduate, she has been a Valley landscape architect since 1985, providing design, installation and consulting for a variety of public- and private-sector projects.

“The goal of a sustainable landscape is that landscapes increase in value as they mature through application of appropriate maintenance practices. Thus, they are cared for in a way that allows their best qualities to be accentuated, noticed and appreciated, with less regular maintenance,” adds Waibel, the author of Sustainable Landscape Management – A Guide to Care in the Desert Southwest, available in English and Spanish.

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES Professionals follow seven basic principles of xeriscaping, all with the goal of reducing or eliminating supplemental water needs, notes Kenny Zelov, assistant director of Landscape Design and Garden Care at the world-famous Desert Botanical

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Garden in Phoenix.

Celebrating 80 years as a conservation leader, the Garden has 50,000 desert plants, trails, world-class exhibitions, events and classes.

The septet for sustainability: 1. Practice sound planning and design: Understand the characteristics of your yard, including drainage, sun exposure, soil types and wind direction. Identify already landscaped areas and ideas for areas you would like to add while planning your yard.

2. Eliminate or limit lawn areas to appropriate functional areas and square footage.

3. Plant water-efficient plants, not necessarily native plants, although they tend to be better adapted to the regional climate. Build a palette of plants with similar water requirements.

4. Install an efficient irrigation system with programming.

5. Improve your soil by tilling and adding organic matter to improve deep-water penetration and moisture retention.

6. Place mulch in plant beds, and around shrubs and trees.

Mulch retains moisture and protects the plants from deleterious effects of the sun.

7. Maintain your landscape through weed control, by avoiding heavy pruning, and by adding a light top dress of compost or organic fertilizer seasonally.

“Ultimately, a xeriscaped yard saves time, money and precious water,” Zelov explains, noting that landscaping for low water consumption is particularly appropriate here in the often intensely hot Sonoran Desert because we receive only about seven inches of rain a year. greenlivingaz.com

The positive effects also include beauty and comfort.

“In areas where you have no need for turf, xeriscaping uses drought-tolerant plants which absorb a lot of the heat after the sun is down,” Yacuel explains.

SUGGESTIONS, TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Pick the right flora for our climate, your design, and the location on your property.

Yacuel recommends reserving turf for the back yard and installing xeriscape out front.

“In the front, the only time you’re using the lawn is when you’re mowing it. In the back, the children and dogs can use it and you can sit on the patio and enjoy it —weather permitting,” she says, noting that the best time to water turf and all flora in the summer is in the very early morning or late at night. In the winter, to avoid mold, water in the morning instead of at night.

“There are many layers to a truly sustainable landscape, of which the most important is to know the needs of your plants. If they are properly selected and placed in appropriate microclimates, they will grow to their best potential,” Waibel says.

Zelov adds that in choosing the correct plant, consider the water needs, sun-exposure requirements and the size of the plant at maturity.

“Native plants are great, but we can also successfully grow plants from other arid regions of the world including plants from Africa, Australia and South America,” he says.

Succulent plant groups work well: cactus, agaves, yuccas, euphorbias and aloes.

“Within those groups, you can find the right plant for the right space in your yard, but it’s important to do your homework and learn about the plants you choose, as all of these plants have unique requirements,” he explains.

Choose the best spot for each plant and consider the size of the space as it grows to maturity: Trees, shrubs or accent plants have differing requirements. Also, determine exposure not only to the sun but also reflected heat and cold, he adds.

in many sizes and colors, is a great hedge or accent, though it can be frost-sensitive and appropriate protection may be required.

She also recommends agave, torchglow bougainvillea, hesperaloe, also known as red or hummingbird yucca because the birds love it, and desert spoon for accents. For a unique focal piece, with great early spring color, take a look at the gopher plant.

A trend is creating arrangements, as well as massing of, accent plants: “This makes an impact, but even more so when planted at the proper spacing and with a decomposed granite, you like to show off the plants,” she says.

Another popular idea is rain-water harvesting, such as with swales lined with river rock and wooden casks that hold graywater and distribute it to the garden through irrigation lines.

“Creating water retention basins by capturing, holding, and dispersing rain water is not a new idea, but it requires an understanding and manipulating drainage patterns within the yard to direct water to plants in the garden,” Zelov says.

Yacuel notes that most Valley cities offer an incentive to convert turf into xeriscaping: Mesa, for example, up to $575, Avondale to $400, Chandler to $3,000, Glendale to $750, Peoria to $1,650, Tempe to $2,000, and Scottsdale to $5,000.

In addition, most offer xeriscape as well as other water conservation classes.

Year-round, SRP schedules a two-hour xeriscape class every few months; attend and you receive two low-water-use native trees for your yard. See www.srpnet.com/energy/ for more information.

And, annually SRP holds a Water Conservation Expo; in 2020, it will be March 7. If you attend, you can purchase a smart irrigation controller for your yard. It’s smart because it can be scheduled and knows when not to turn on if it’s raining.

You’re already smart, by landscaping, and living, green.

David Brown is a Valley-based freelancer (www.azwriter.com).

The large trees Waibel recommends are ironwood with great lavender blooms, mulga acacia and evergreen elm. The small trees are acacia willardiana, white orchid and Texas olive, which does not bear the same fruit as the avoided European variety.

For shrubs, she likes hop bush as a dependable low-maintenance, low-water-use evergreen screen, and says Tecoma, which is available

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TAKE A DIP INTO THE FUTURE OF IoT POOL CLEANING

SKIMBOT SOLAR-POWERED POOL SKIMMER DEBUTS IN ARIZONA

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aunching in September with a splashy pool party in Arcadia, Skimbot is the newest advancement in pool cleaning technology. Taking a cue from the hundredyear-old concept of harbor skimmers which collect floating navigational hazards within waterways, the Skimbot combines the forces of solar power and IoT integration to bring a convenient, eco-friendly and tech-savvy surface cleaning option to pool owners across Arizona, and soon, the nation.

can avoid obstacles and edges, virtually never getting stuck or scraping against pool edges.”

If you’re like the rest of us, sometimes you just want to dive right into your pool after work but are easily discouraged by the layers of dust and debris that loom the surface. The Skimbot solves this problem. In a few easy steps, this smart robot effortlessly maneuvers to remove leaves, pollen, hair, insects, oils and more from a pool’s surface before they decay and sink to the bottom. Place the robot in the pool, switch it on, and allow it to do the dirty work. The days of handskimming are over.

“When using electricity to run your pool pump as often as needed to operate a traditional bottom vacuum, pool owners do not realize they are creating the same amount of pollutants as an SUV driving 15,000 miles a year,” says Ruzsa.

“Our mission is to aid in removing swimming pools from the electrical power grid.”

“Adoption of automated service cleaning by pool owners is still in its infancy. It is truly the most effective way to keep a swimming pool clean,” says Hana Ruzsa, Skimbot marketing director. “Our robot and brand are the culmination of years of engineering and consumer feedback to produce the quintessential, future-focused pool cleaning device.”

The pool robot is the perfect independent cleaning solution for any type of pool.

“Skimbot is free of cords and cables, requires no electricity, and smartly maps the surface to efficiently clean the entire pool,” says Ruzsa. “Our team built ‘eyes’ into the robot so it

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Arizona is home to plenty of pools, made evident by the numerous blue dots seen when flying into Sky Harbor International Airport. It is easy to forget that this Arizona staple has an immense environmental impact. Outside of the high water usage associated with pools, the pool pump is the second-largest consumer of electricity in most homes.

Skimbot removes debris before it sinks and decays, which means less bacteria growth and less filtration required. Based on real-world usage and anecdotal data collection, pool owners will be able to reduce pool pump run time by up to 60 percent and save hundreds of dollars each year on energy, claims the Skimbot brand.

This solar-powered pool skimmer sets itself apart from other surface cleaning technologies with Bluetooth integrating capabilities. Not only can users control the robot manually using an Android or iOS device, but they can check pool temperature, battery status, charging wattage and usage settings.

For more information about the Skimbot launch party and to reserve your smart robot, visit www.skimbot.com.

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

GREEN PIONEER: DANIEL L. MUCHOW A TRUE RESOURCE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ

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ince its inception, Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix has been diligent in its work in the energy, environment, and natural resources industries.

and indirect discharge permits, administrative and judicial litigation relating to those permits, and the defense of governmental and third-party enforcement actions,” says Loo.

“We represent regulated public utilities as well as alternative energy suppliers, alternative, ‘green’ and renewable energy producers and developers, energy cooperatives, trade groups, lenders, building and facility owners, and other energy market participants in all aspects of energy law and regulation on a local, state, national, and international level,” says Leonardo Loo, Phoenix office managing partner.

Within Arizona alone, Muchow works hand in hand with a who’s who list of agencies on environmental issues, including:

The firm’s attorneys, according to Loo, assist forwardthinking participants in the energy markets in addressing traditional and cutting-edge energy issues.

Among the longest-tenured and most respected on both a local and national level is Daniel L. Muchow, a member of the Phoenix team for 30 years.

“A West Point graduate, he is disciplined and client-centered in his deliberations, seeking the greatest value for his clients while building a practice that itself constitutes differentiated value that cannot be easily replicated,” says Loo. Muchow’s career—thus far—is long and storied. Of particular note for Arizonans is his work in water rights.

“Throughout the entire Southwest, Muchow and his team assist clients in complying with applicable surface and groundwater codes, assured water supply requirements, and the Law of the Colorado River in connection with real estate development projects, ranching, mining, and other land uses,” says Loo, noting that he is also among the nation’s leading experts in establishing and managing jet fuel consortium entities at multiple U.S. airports.

Muchow is focused on helping clients navigate projects to avoid unanticipated water rights and permitting issues, with a particular emphasis on proper maintenance and conveyance of water rights and permits as applicable.

“For more than 30 years, he has represented clients on cutting-edge issues arising under the Clean Water Act, including the negotiation of direct

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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Arizona State Land Department Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Game & Fish Department Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Water Quality Control Council Arizona Corporation Commission Navajo Tribal Agencies City of Phoenix Wastewater Department

“Dan has also appeared before such federal agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Interior, and even the Mexican Comision de Fomento Minero (Mexico City), just to name a few,” says Loo. Muchow is as focused on environmental issues outside of the courtroom.

He serves as a member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Environmental and Natural Resources Section, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce’s Environment Committee and the Arizona Association of Industries’ Environment Committee.

Muchow was also a leader in Valley Forward for nearly a decade, and was appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Environmental Impact Statements in 1990.

Honored as one of the Best Lawyers in America annually since 2003, Muchow is not only a green pioneer, but among the nation’s leading environmental advocates as well.

For more information, visit www.quarles.com.

Alison Bailin Batz is a freelance writer based in Phoenix. She has covered the Valley business and entertainment scene for more than a decade, and also writes on food, drink and travel across the country. To reach her, email abailin@hmapr.com.

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OVERCOMING STRESS, THE SILENT KILLER

FOLLOW RIC COGGINS’ JOURNEY THROUGH CANCER…

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ccording to the Mayo Clinic, “Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that irritating headache, your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the cause.”

Even in conventional medicine, stress has been linked to such diseases as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and yes, even diabetes.

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We also know that stress has a huge impact on our immune system’s ability to function. So, it makes sense then that a number of other disorders which are immune-related can be directly linked to stress. Think of where you usually feel stress… in your gut, the center of the immune system. It makes sense then that stress can be responsible for a myriad of autoimmune disorders, including cancer.

Since we really have little hope that we can eliminate stress or even minimize it for that matter, you will be happy to learn that while we think the malady is stress, it’s not. The real issue

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is our failure to deal with stress… and that IS something that we can definitely change.

In another age, stress was the body’s natural defense against predators and danger. It flushed the body with hormones to prepare its defense systems to evade or confront danger. We have all heard this called the “fight-or-flight” mechanism.

In stress’s original intent, the body produced larger quantities of chemicals such as cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline to trigger an increased heart rate, heightened muscle readiness, and enhanced alertness. All these factors improved our capability to respond to an acute, hazardous or challenging situation which usually came and passed quickly.

With the danger soon gone, our systems returned to normal once we caught our breath.

For the most part today, our stressors are chronic. The “real” ones, like the job, the relationship, the finances and the kids, even PTSD lives here, too. Then there are the perceived stressors, no less real in the damage caused, but sometimes harder to define the source of. These can include chronic fear, self-doubt, or the other end of the spectrum—over-confidence and the pressure to always succeed. greenlivingaz.com

With all of these things running constantly in the background of our psyche, we find our bodies constantly deluged with the “fight or flight” chemistry intended to be only used in spurts. This self-imposed hormonal drenching over time takes its toll in the form of many serious health maladies.

I have found there are a number of accessible, inexpensive and effective approaches to relieving stress. They tend to fall in categories of herbal, physical, energy and mental. You may find one better than another for your stress or even find a particular combination that’s particularly effective. I recommend you take some time to research and experiment on yourself. You may soon find yourself to be different person.

chronic stress, it raises the risk of chronic inflammation.

Picture it as the body on fire. Under the influence of this chronic inflammation, the body releases more cytokines, which are proteins that act as messengers for the immune system. Under normal circumstances these are beneficial; however, a lot of cytokines can result in a crisis. They can kill cells, damage the tissues, and as well as increase the likelihood of depression-like behavior. A study published in Neuroscience revealed curcumin can work as an antagonist for this protein and repress inflammatory responses, particularly in the brain.

So turmeric is not just for arthritis!

HERBAL While there are many herbs that can bring calm, without creating a drugged state, there are some that standout in herbalism for reducing stress. I present these in no specific order of efficacy. One size does not fit all and many of the best results come from the synergies of herbal combinations.

A great place to start (and perhaps end) is with ashwagandha. One of the most powerful herbs used in India, it has been highly revered in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Double-blind clinical studies show that those who took ashwagandha capsules experienced significant reduction in levels of the stress hormone cortisol. They also developed higher resistance to stress, and the herb did not produce any serious side effects.

Usually, stress, lack of sleep and anxiety go hand-in-hand.

If you’re dealing with all three, one of the best herbs for stress and anxiety is Valerian root. The perennial flowering plant that grows mostly in Europe and Asia contains components that influence gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which reduces the activity of the amygdala and hippocampus of the brain. These two glands can increase your perception of threats and worsen your feelings of stress and anxiety.

Maca is another one of those herbs that can help make your life stress-free. It is a type of adaptogen, which means it allows your body to cope with the physiological and mental changes due to stress. In one animal study, mice that received maca experienced a reduction in corticosterone. It also boosted their production of noradrenaline and dopamine, a neurotransmitter that provides you with a natural high.

Stress is a serious root cause for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD is a chronic pervasive type of anxiety that can be debilitating. It’s not the easiest mental health disorder to treat, but some herbs have shown significant efficacy. One of those natural herbs for stress and anxiety is kava root. Kava is a common crop in the Pacific Island. Kava works similar to valerian root by working on enhancing the GABA pathway. The plant, however, is not hypnotic, so you can still function well.

Turmeric is one of the wonder herbs because of its long list of health benefits. While it’s best known for joint health, it’s also one of the best herbs for depression and stress, thanks to the active ingredient, curcumin. When a person is under

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Another herb that can improve your life, making it more stress-free, is rhodiola. Also known as the arctic root, it usually grows in the colder regions of Asia and Europe, especially Russia. Rhodiola is another adaptogen, alleviating the feelings of stress and fatigue. In a 2017 study, participants who took at least 400 mg of the extract showed significant improvements

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in factors associated with stress and burnout. Even more surprising, these individuals developed a higher tolerance for stress even only after a week of consuming it.

One of the longest-standing herbs for stress relief is the lemon balm. Its history as a medicinal herb goes back to the time of the ancient Greeks. Animal studies show that lemon balm can modulate both mood and cognitive function. It not only enhances a sense of well-being, but also improves learning and memory. You can take it in different ways such as topical (on the skin) or capsule. You may also make it into a drink or morning smoothie.

While there are a number of patented pharmaceuticals designed to address stress and anxiety, simple lavender has been shown to equal or even exceed their results. For example, one of the clinical trials involving Silexan, an oral preparation of lavender oil, found that those who consumed it reduced their symptoms associated with GAD such as restlessness, agitation, and disturbed sleep. In another similar study comparing Silexan to the pharmaceutical Lorazepam (also sold as Ativan) found those who consumed Silexan for a period of six weeks improved their symptoms in exactly the same way as those taking Lorazepam, but without the long list of side effects.

Women who have reproductive issues may be less stress-free than those who don’t. Worse, there may be a link between stress and infertility. Stress can impact fertility as it may lead to hormone imbalance. For instance, high levels of cortisol can inhibit the function of progesterone, the hormone that stimulates the production of the luteinizing hormone that induces ovulation. One of the herbs you can try is chasteberry.

A well-known medicinal plant since ancient times, it can improve libido. It also optimizes the levels of progesterone and even helps women deal with premenstrual discomfort.

Damiana is another herb used to relieve anxiety, nervousness and mild depression, especially if these symptoms have a sexual component. The herb is also used as a general tonic to improve wellness. As a general tonic it is said to act as a stimulant, improve circulation, and regulate hormonal activity. Some herbal practitioners also use it as a diuretic. Damiana tonic should be used moderately, and not be taken on a long-term basis. The active ingredient in damiana, is a volatile oil having calming effect not unlike THC from cannabis.

And speaking of cannabis, my report would not be complete without discussing cannabis and stress relief. Recent studies show that cannabis does relieve stress, but only at low doses.

Those receiving a low dose capsule containing 7.5 milligrams of THC showed more stress relief than those receiving a moderate dose of 12.5 milligrams. Much more study is needed here and this author recommends becoming thoroughly aware of the legalities of medical marijuana, as well as finding a practitioner with specialized experience in medicinal cannabis.

PHYSICAL Many studies show that simply becoming more physically active will improve how one deals with stress. Any kind of physical activity works. Walking, biking, swimming, working out at a gym and jogging are great starts. Getting the heart pumping

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and the blood flowing has a very positive effect over the stress we accrue in an otherwise sedentary existence. Yoga can be classed as much physical as it can spiritual for some obvious reasons.

Overall, the goal with physical activity is to burn off the anxiety (and stress chemistry) with physical exertion.

ENERGY By energy, I am referring to the varied aspects of Energy Medicine and its understanding of natural energy flows within the body. It is from these understandings that we get acupuncture and acupressure. While both of these necessarily require a trained practitioner, a new field has spun off of these general studies, called tapping. Tapping is an amazingly simple, self-administered method that involves tapping on points about the head, face, shoulders and chest while mentally focusing on areas that are causing us stress. As I was taught this technique I learned to recite certain affirmations while at the same time tapping on pressure points known to enhance energy flow and release by stimulation. Once I overcame the awkwardness (to me) of reciting affirmations while tapping on my face, I found the whole process to be quite freeing and de-stressing. There is a lot on the internet and YouTube information about tapping.

Take a look. Try it.

MENTAL By mental, I mean meditation. I could just as easily called this spiritual, not to imply that mental and spiritual are the same things, but in this area their circles clearly overlap. It’s a fine line (if at all) between prayer and meditation. The point here is to get outside of yourself. In doing so you are able to find different vantages by which to view the stressors in your life. Sometimes perspective can shrink things down to size… a size that we feel we are then not overwhelmed by and then not stressed by. One kind of meditation is to repeat a phrase that has meaning to you. One phrase I meditate on is a spiritual one, actually part of a prayer. It’s a bit of a mixed metaphor as it is a prayer prayed often by Christians, but I mull it over and over in Hebrew as it would been uttered by its author.

“Avinu Sheba Shamayim Yeet Kadesh Shim Cha” I meditate on the deep meaning to me of this phase and focus on something (one) bigger than myself.

You more likely recognize this as, “Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”

You, of course, need to pick something of equally deep meaning to you, to close out the world and bleed off the stress.

We no longer live in the momentary fear of a tiger jumping out of the jungle, but our body, mind and soul has not kept up.

With sincere effort we can choose how we respond to the stress that we cannot eliminate. We will live longer and prosper more if we do.

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.

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FLINN FOUNDATION

INCORPORATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO ITS PHILANTHROPIC WORK TO BENEFIT ARIZONA

BY BRIAN POWELL

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or more than 50 years, the Flinn Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in Arizona for the benefit of future generations.

The Phoenix-based philanthropic grantmaking organization has done so through its support of the Arizona bioscience sector, the Flinn Scholars Program, arts and culture, and the development of state-level leaders through its Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.

Another way the foundation is committed to benefiting Arizona well into the future is through environmental sustainability. In May, the Flinn Foundation was recognized for its efforts in this area as a City of Phoenix Green Business Leader and received Platinum certification—the highest possible ranking.

The employee-driven effort to receive the certification was led by longtime Flinn staff members Felecia Clack and Bob Ramsay.

“When I started reading about sustainability, I found this to be very important for so many reasons—our nature, our well-being, our health, and all of this pours back into sustainability,” says Clack, the board and executive assistant.

The efforts of the Flinn Green Team have resulted in many sustainable improvements, including: • A refillable water station was added in the building’s lobby, which is used by both employees and guests at the Foundation’s conference center to reduce the use of plastic bottles. The two conference center rooms, which are available at no cost to non-profits working within the foundation’s areas of interest, were used by nearly 7,000 guests last year;

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• Recycled materials were prioritized in newly installed conference center chairs and carpeting; • Energy Star certification was prioritized in new appliances, including a refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave; • Low-flow settings on faucets and toilets were implemented; and • New low-water trees were planted, and landscapingwater audits are being conducted four times a year.

In addition, to better communicate its priorities to the community, the foundation has added a “Sustainability” page to its website describing how sustainability is a priority within its four areas of philanthropic giving; the website also promotes the nearby light-rail station. Operationally, the foundation has increased its emphasis on working with locally based and environmentally friendly vendors and suppliers.

A new initiative under discussion is electric-car charging stations, says Ramsay, the building-operations specialist.

The Flinn Green Team—conceived by President and CEO Tammy McLeod, who joined the Flinn Foundation as its new leader in October 2017 and holds a doctoral degree in sustainability studies—has impacted employees beyond work hours.

“Since starting with the Green Team, I’ve thrown something out at home, then went back and got it out and put in the right can,” Ramsay says.

Clack goes beyond keeping fellow employees and foundation guests informed about environmentally friendly practices.

“It’s become personal now, and I will let family members know,” she says. “It’s being responsible, I feel, to spread the word.”

• Additional bins for recyclables were added in offices and public areas;

Learn more about the Flinn Foundation and its sustainability efforts at www.flinn.org.

• A procedures audit reduced the printing of materials for internal meetings and public events;

Brian Powell is the communications manager at the Flinn Foundation.

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ARIZONA FORWARD MAKES ITS MARK ON THE VALLEY

FOR 50 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HELPED GUIDE ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

BY ANGEL FUCHS & KAYLA GOLDBERG

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ounded in 1969 by a group of like-minded visionaries who anticipated the Arizona desert was going to explode into a sprawling metropolis, Arizona Forward is gearing up to celebrate 50 years as advocates for economic success and environmental responsibility.

Known in 1969 as Valley Forward, the organization brought together The Phoenix Development Association, MidTown Improvement Association, Valley Beautiful Citizens Council, and the Maricopa County Taxpayer Association to join forces, advocating for responsible land use decisions, transportation alternatives, air quality and water conservation.

Over the decades the mission expanded to encompass all of Arizona, and in 2013, the association officially transitioned to a statewide agenda with a continued focus on the balance between environmental quality and economic growth.

According to Tricia Covert, director of marketing and public

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relations, Arizona Forward has attempted to find this balance by creating strong relationships with political decision-makers and leaders in the business community who act as strategic partners to address important sustainability issues within the state. Many of these decision-makers are members of Arizona Forward, Covert explains. But members also include small and large businesses, individuals, non-profits, government jurisdictions, and civic leaders. Overall, there are more than 200 member companies that together represent tens of thousands of Arizona’s citizens, all of whom share the same desire to secure the quality of life in Arizona by promoting a healthy economy and sustainable environment.

“Arizona is a very special place. The natural environment is a key reason why people want to live, work and visit here,” saya Lori Singleton, Arizona Forward president and CEO. “Sustainability issues have heightened over the past several greenlivingaz.com

years across the globe and it’s critical that Arizona receives the support it deserves with challenges and opportunities that are specific to our state.

Since the beginning, Arizona Forward has made a significant impact. Its involvement in projects and initiatives has made a profound difference for Arizona.

One recent project includes the Rio Salado Development District, now revitalized as the Rio Reimagined project.

According to Singleton, back in the 1960s, Rio Salado was just a dry desolate riverbed. Arizona Forward board member at the time, Jim Elmore, worked for ASU when a master plan was created to transform the Rio Salado, including what is now Tempe Town Lake.

“Today, Tempe is an important contributor to economic prosperity for Arizona,” Singleton says. “Rio Salado is just one example of the impact Arizona Forward can make on the community.”

All of that and so much more accomplished in 50 years. So what can be expected from Arizona Forward in the next 50 years? Singleton says the organization is ready for the long haul. There are plans to develop a statewide roadmap intended to produce large-scale, tangible progress in areas that matter most in Arizona, such as climate resiliency, clean air, forest health, water restoration and more.

On Sept. 21, Arizona Forward will host its 39th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, presented by Salt River

Project, and will recognize exemplary sustainability projects throughout the state. Arizona Forward has been accepting project entries since early June from individuals and organizations that have completed projects in 10 categories: buildings and structures, site development and landscape, healthy communities, technology innovation, art in public places, environmental education and communication, waste reduction, sustainability champion, Governor’s Award for Arizona’s Future and a special 50th anniversary recognition.

A panel of judges made up of leaders and influencers in the community select finalists and award recipients. The event will be held at The Arizona Biltmore from 5:30-9 p.m. Award recipients will be announced while celebrating Arizona Forward’s 50th anniversary with the community. The gala is open to the public, but reservations are required.

For information or to attend, visit www.arizonaforward.org.

Angel Fuchs is a freelance writer and owner/editor of Yay Baby! a mom-friendly lifestyle blog with a focus on family, fun and food! She loves to write and is an avid home cook but her main job is personal assistant and private chauffeur to her 7 year old daughter, Jax. Kayla Goldberg is an editorial intern at Green Living Magazine. She is currently studying English at Loyola Marymount University, and in her free time she enjoys reading, working out, and drinking coffee.

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CONSCIOUS BRANDING WHAT IT IS AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE

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onscious branding is a new buzzword in marketing these days, and we asked Shantini Munthree, president of BRANDKIND Marketing, a strategic branding agency, to help us understand it. In her new book, LOVE+FEAR: Mastering the Primal Motives of Buyers, Munthree explains that every brand has an opportunity to build itself consciously.

Shantini, what is conscious branding and why should we care?

Conscious branding is exactly what the words describe. It is about making a conscious effort as a brand to be conscious about our actions and reactions to the world we exist in, knowing that what we put out has consequences, some of them long-term. In my book, I provide a definition, “A conscious brand takes a stance on a larger social, political or cultural debate.” It does not necessarily mean picking a side. It may simply mean that they acknowledge and want to help their customers—or broader society—with something they care about.

Historically, brands have chosen to be neutral on all things other than their business imperatives. The thinking was that this noncommittal stance allowed for mass market appeal.

Today’s consumers, however, are more connected than ever before, and also expect brands to participate on broader issues.

A conscious brand chooses to add value by providing a platform, educating, and sometimes even advocating for change.

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More and more consumers spend their next dollar on brands that exhibit some sort of social, political or environmental consciousness. According to a Nielsen report, two-thirds of consumers across the globe said they would pay more for products from companies committed to having a positive social and environmental impact. While many attribute this heightened sensitivity to the Millennial generation, we also see Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are also changing their consumption habits to favor conscious brands. The upsurge in conscious investing is the clearest example of putting one’s money where one’s beliefs lie. Marketers all agree that this is something our brands need to address immediately if we’re to compete today.

How is conscious branding different from sustainable branding or responsible branding?

I think of the latter two as cousins in a family that thinks for the long haul and intends to leave a legacy of good neighborliness. Sustainable branding focuses on the long-term impact of sourcing, producing, distribution and recycling products. It involves the tangible things that brands do to keep consumers and the environment safe and sound. Responsible branding is similar and concerns itself with the well-being of the communities impacted by the way a brand does business.

It assumes a position of leadership in the community and

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invests in improving the lives of those who live in it. Conscious branding is an umbrella to these efforts and includes a host of other opportunities for brands to care about its consumers, their loved ones and the planet we live on.

We’re curious now as to what this could cover. Would you share examples?

Sure, there are many inspiring brands doing conscious branding really well. I truly believe that all brands, small or big, have the opportunity to do this but here are some leading the pack: The Honest Company. Founded by movie star Jessica Alba, this multimillion-dollar company today offers baby care, personal care, feeding and nutrition. Its website describes its beliefs as, “We’re a wellness brand with values rooted in consciousness, community, transparency and design. And we’re on a mission to empower people to live happy, healthy lives. Every day and in every way, we hold ourselves to an Honest standard. Because we believe that what you put on, in and around your body matters. A lot.”

Similar brands that were born in conscious purpose include Burt’s Bees, dōTERRA and Warby Parker. My book highlights dozens of examples.

SC Johnson. I include this company as one that has evolved into a conscious branding company that also plays in the home care industry. This is a consumer goods stalwart that is stirring up their competitors with some brave disruptive changes to the way they do business. The makers of popular brands such as Windex, Pledge, Glade, Ziploc and a host of brands has committed to transforming its businesses to align strongly with contributing to “a better world,” a marketing tagline. Its chairman, Fisk Johnson, attended the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix last year after shooting an Ocean Plastics message in Indonesia in a diving suit surrounded by a plastics island. Windex has launched the Windex Vinegar bottle, a first-ever to be created from 100% ocean plastic. Aside from Ocean Plastics, SC Johnson has taken a stand on human trafficking and slavery, with a statement published on its corporate website.

Similar brands that are evolving with conscious branding include Danone, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble.

What about service brands?

Does conscious branding apply to them, too?

that was created to help train and support female prisoners in new careers. They have proven out a model to reduce recidivism—repeat negative behavioral patterns—dramatically.

Iron Mountain is another company that is taking on the reduction of physical document storage waste, as well as digital storage in innovative ways. In my consulting experience, I found that that service brands have a rich heritage and/or founder stories that inspire marketers to create captivating conscious branding narratives.

How can I apply this to my business today?

There is a process we follow in building a conscious brand.

It involves clarifying or restating your purpose and strategy.

It involves creating a compelling brand message, product roadmap and investment, and a supporting marketing plan. It involves thoughtful and coherent customer journey mapping and engagement. If done well, a brand can also be certified as a B Corporation business or choose any of the other endorsements available. My company, BRANDKIND Marketing, follows a proprietary process built on the book I wrote to help our clients position themselves competitively as conscious brands.

Why should a business invest in developing a conscious branding strategy?

Quite simply because it is the right thing to do. Also, if you don’t do it, a competitor will or a new entrant to your industry that will likely see the gap and cover it.

I’ve seen this play out in many different industries, especially in the direct-toconsumer space—Stitch Fix and Rent the Runway in the clothing category, Rothy’s in the shoe category, Noom with the weight-loss category, ThirdLove in the lingerie category, Whole Foods in the grocery category—and the list goes on. I also think that industries that are becoming commoditized are at the highest risk to be surprised. I therefore encourage major players to invest in brand strategy work to protect themselves and also reinvigorate the category.

Shantini Munthree can be contacted at hello@brandkind.marketing or visit her website, www.brandkind.marketing.

Her book, LOVE+FEAR: Mastering the Primal Motives of Buyers, is available on Amazon and through any major book distributor.

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STATE PARKS’ FUNDING MECHANISM IS REINSTATED

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successful 10-year effort culminated in July with the signature of Governor Doug Ducey on Senate Bill 1241, which passed handily through the necessary committees, the House and Senate, to restore the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund. This will be funded in the future by grants, donations, and direct appropriations until the encumbrances on the Arizona Lottery are fulfilled—projected to be 2029.

Janice Miano, the former executive director and now Arizona Heritage Alliance board chair, credits the tenaciousness of this advocacy organization, its members and volunteers. Receptive to this “endless pressure; endlessly applied” were Senator Kate Brophy McGee and co-sponsors in the Senate Paul Boyer, Heather Carter, Sine Kerr, Tony Navarrete, Lisa Otondo and Frank Pratt.

House Bill 2701 would have put the Heritage Fund into statute, and provided the full funding it had from the Arizona Lottery from 1991 through 2009. Though unsuccessful, ardent supporters of the Heritage Fund convinced members of the House to support SB1241. Those legislative friends included Rep. Joanne Osborne Andres Cano, Regina Cobb, David Cook, Tim Dunn, Charlene Fernandez, John Kavanaugh and Ben Toma.

The State Parks Heritage Fund—which after being approved by the voters with 66% of the vote in 1990—was unceremoniously defunded 10 years ago. These were lottery funds giving $10 million a year to Arizona Game & Fish (not

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rescinded) and $10 million a year to our state parks. Dollars were invested in parks in every county of Arizona, with great return in the form of usage by Arizonans and our tourists.

Committed advocates formed the Arizona Heritage Alliance (AHA), a non-profit formed to pass legislation requiring the State to invest in Arizona’s outdoors, to protect and enhance our state’s natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. The first 20 years after citizens’ support and passage of the initiative realized over $368 million in investment.

With the inspired and dedicated leadership of local activist Janice Miano, following in the footsteps of Beth Woodin and Tom Woods (both former members of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission—sadly, neither lived long enough for this historic day), AHA introduced legislation or mounted an initiative effort nearly every year for 10 years, trying to reinstate these invaluable funds.

“This year, building on past efforts, hundreds of our members and friends voiced their support” for this bill, says Miano.

Hundreds more communicated with the legislature through phone calls, emails, letters or attendance at committee hearings. The next efforts will be to ensure the fund has dollars allocated through the budget process.

But 10 years without this critical funding left our state parks system on life support. Only one park operates “in the black”— the internationally acclaimed Kartchner Caverns. Parks are an amenity, often intended to be free to the public, and not a greenlivingaz.com

revenue-generator. So, infrastructure crumbled, park hours shortened or closed, precious historic buildings deteriorated, and rangers disappeared. The Center for the Future of Arizona confirmed that we covet the awesome beauty of our natural resources, and further value our health and well-being, all of which were being compromised by this lack of funding.

The advocates’ effective message: Arizona’s local, regional, and state parks and recreation facilities are economic development generators that encourage the spending of tourist dollars, attract businesses whose workforces choose jobs in locations with quality of life benefits, strengthen community cohesion, and increase property values. Historic preservation initiatives in our rural communities and urban areas promote economic development by creating jobs, revitalizing historic areas, increasing property values, and promoting heritage tourism.

The work of the AHA and its volunteer members took 10 years of unwavering effort, resiliency, commitment and creativity. But when you head up north to cool Dead Horse Ranch, take a dip at Lake Havasu, encounter fields of wildflowers at Picacho Peak, frolic among the Red Rocks, or are content to just know that resources soon will again be available for our 17 state parks, thank the Heritage Fund, the Arizona State Lottery, the Arizona Heritage Alliance, and your state elected officials. Know we must be vigilant and tenacious now to protect our most precious Arizona natural resources— parks, open space, trails, historic preservation investments, outdoor recreation, outdoor and environmental education, and historic preservation.

“Endless pressure; endlessly applied.”

Former Scottsdale Mayor/Councilmember Sam Kathryn Campana is an Arizona Heritage Alliance board member and the founding executive director of the National Audubon Society Audubon Arizona.

Opposite: Karchner Caverns. Photo courtesy Arizona State Parks & Trails Below: Red Rock Crossing is one of the most popular places to snap a photo in Sedona. Photo courtesy Experience Scottsdale

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A LIFE OF CONSERVATION: MEET JANICE MIANO Janice Miano received her first pair of binoculars at 7 years old in rural Vermont. She has been a volunteer/activist in conservation and wildlife protection ever since.

Early on, Miano worked as the grassroots coordinator for National Audubon Society (NAS) International and Population Programs in Washington, D.C. She was chosen to represent NAS at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conference in Perth, Australia, where she testified to the importance of the Global Forest Protocol.

A graduate of NAS Leadership Training, she worked closely with U.S. senators on many critical issues, including foreign assistance and population issues, old-growth forest destruction, and drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

After moving to Arizona in 1994, with Audubon training in D.C. under her belt, she continued to be active with environmental issues. For the past-president of the Arizona Audubon Council and the volunteer coordinator at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in central Phoenix for five years, it was a wonderful time to see nature education embedded in south Phoenix.

Those efforts and others have garnered her several coveted awards, including the President’s Award from Arizona Parks & Recreation Association, the Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Award of Merit for Environmental Stewardship (SRP Award) Central Arizona, and Audubon Arizona’s Chairman’s Award.

Miano joined the board of the Arizona Heritage Alliance (AHA) in 1999. The Alliance’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Arizona’s historic, cultural and natural heritage. She became the Alliance’s director of administration, then advocacy committee chairman, and currently is the president of the board of directors.

Miano recently graduated from Arizona’s Leading for Change Fellowship. This Fellowship takes what you know and have experienced, and provides the environment to reflect critically and discover new ways to effectively lead and influence positive community change. Beloved by her fellow advocates, the training took flight. Her leadership at AHA resulted in the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund being reinstated this July, and she’ll now be actively advocating for full funding of $10 million annually, from a variety of resources.

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VERMILION CLIFFS: CALIFORNIA CONDOR PLAYGROUND VIEW THE ONCE ALMOST-EXTINCT BIRDS THIS MONTH

BY R.J. BRENNER

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ore than six million visitors flocked to the Grand Canyon in 2018, yet many of the national park’s annual visitors do not venture beyond the South Rim, perhaps missing one of the canyon’s most majestic sights—the high-flying California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus).

The largest avian species in North America, the birds may range up to 150 miles, making it possible to glimpse them within the park proper, but a trip to the Vermilion Cliffs, at the canyon’s north end near the Northern Arizona-Southern Utah border, is often the best place to view them.

And the best day? National Public Lands day—to be celebrated this year on Sept. 28.

Once on the brink of extinction with only 23 birds remaining in 1982, California condors were reintroduced to the Grand Canyon State in 1996. Thirteen sites were considered for the release of the captive-bred birds, but only five were chosen: three in California, one in Baja California, and the Vermilion Cliffs in Arizona.

AN IDEAL HABITAT Officially designated by President Bill Clinton as Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on Nov. 9, 2000, the region offers an ideal habitat for the still-endangered California condor: a remote location, with steep, eroded escarpments and caves suitable as nesting sites, desert thermal updrafts essential for flight take-offs, and ample food. Arizona was once a likely a part of the condor’s natural historic range and this factor

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added to its desirability and selection as a release site.

On the fourth Saturday of September each year, the public is invited to join the California condor recovery effort spearheaded

by The Peregrine Fund. At the event, hosted in partnership with Arizona Game & Fish Department and several other agencies, a few fledgling condors are released, drawn from a pool of 2-year-old birds assembled from the four captive breeding flocks residing in Idaho, Oregon and California.

All of the birds in the captive flocks have their DNA tested, and from that it is determined which pairings provide the greatest genetic diversity in offspring. Once hatchlings are old enough to be on their own, at about 6 months of age, they are relocated to a protected area with recent fledglings from the four different breeding facilities.

MANAGING THE POPULATION Director of Global Conservation for The Peregrine Fund, Chris Parrish, has spent the last 20 years working to preserve condors and oversees the management of the population at Vermilion Cliffs.

“The fledged hatchlings are introduced into a flock with stratified age classes, including not only mature adults, but birds at every stage of development,” Parrish says.

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At the release site, near the Monument’s spectacular Marble Canyon, spectators can witness firsthand the birds’ awe-inspiring flights to freedom.

According to Parrish, the year 2003 marked a significant achievement for the Fund’s recovery program. It was then that the first wild-hatched condor, produced from previously released captive-bred parents, made its appearance.

Parrish leads a field staff team of seven biologists who track and monitor the Vermilion Cliffs population using telemetry and GPS. By Photos courtesy of The Peregrine Fund 2008, for the first time since the captive breeding program’s inception, more California condors were flying in the wild than were held in captivity. The wild population, which fluctuates, averages about 450 birds and Arizona’s free-flying population has grown to 85 birds.

Many mornings, field staff members can be seen strolling the bridge at Marble Canyon and monitoring the flock. Wearing headphones and holding antennas, the agents are easy to spot and welcome visitors’ questions. According to field biologist Angela Woodside, it’s not unusual for a “condo” of the highly social condors to hang out at the bridge waiting for thermals to build, offering a relatively free ride to gliding height.

“Each bird transmits on a unique frequency so we’re able to identify individual birds,” Woodside explains, “and by the intensity of the ‘ping’ it’s possible to determine the bird’s approximate distance.”

FIND YOUR CREATIVITY.

With a wingspan of almost 10 feet, California condors glide on air currents as high as 15,000 feet.

THE ANNUAL CONDOR RELEASE The annual condor release occurs on National Public Lands Day , the nation’s annual event celebrating volunteer efforts to improve and enhance America’s public lands across the country. The public release is scheduled for 11 a.m., but it is recommended to check for last-minute changes as well as a map and directions. The viewing area will be equipped with spotting scopes, but spectators are encouraged to bring their own scopes or binoculars, water, and sunscreen.

For more information, check out the Condor Cliff’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CondorCliffs, or for information about visiting Vermilion Cliffs, go to www.blm.gov/visit/ vermilion-cliffs. For more information about captive breeding and California condors in Arizona, visit www.peregrinefund.org.

R J Brenner is a freelance journalist specializing in travel and natural history articles. With a degree in Communication from Miami University, she is currently working on her first book.

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GREEN LIVING MAGAZINE’S OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION EVENT On July 31, more than 100 people attended Green Living Magazine’s Open House Celebration. It was a full house at the office, with people networking, meeting neighbors, and stopping by the many vendor booths available.

Sponsors and those with booths included: Designer Treasure Hunt, Vintage by Design, 50clarke, FOR Energy, Eco Plus, Amanda Hope, Eclipse Condominiums, and Beemer.

Wine was provided by Pillsbury Wine, with founder and winegrower Sam Pillsbury present. Food was provided by Chef Jennifer Johnson of Witnessing Food in Nature and Chef Titina of Titina’s Catering who were also attending..

There were also raffle prizes.

The event benefited non-profit organization Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels.

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SHE’S GREEN JOHN BURKHART

HE’S GREEN

PLANT-BASED FOODS

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

JENNIFER BURKHART

We all know that choosing plant-based foods can be one of the most impactful decisions you can make to help the planet. We also know that giving up bacon can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. And milkshakes...steak...cheese... Thank goodness there are many hard-working folks out there churning out plant-based versions of our beloved foods. How do they measure up? We tried a few.

SWEET EARTH

BENEVOLENT BACON HE SAID: First off, nobody will ever create a substitute for bacon, because it’s not possible. There is no magic recipe. It would be like trying to paint the Mona Lisa with crayons. I’m going to forget bacon exists for a second so I can finish this review. This Sweet Earth “bacon” was smoky and had a pretty decent flavor. Just for the love of God, stop calling it bacon.

SHE SAID: Bacon has got to be one of the toughest foods

to imitate, and Sweet Earth made a valiant effort. I liked the savory, smoky flavor, and it was mighty tasty in a breakfast sandwich (with JUST egg!). Getting a crisp finish was a challenge, so expect a bit of soft, spongy texture. I will admit though, this did help me miss pork bacon a little less.

GOOD CATCH

FISH-FREE TUNA, NAKED IN WATER HE SAID: Okay, right off the bat, this one doesn’t taste or smell like

tuna. Which is kind of a big deal when they’re selling it as fish-free tuna. It has a vague seaweed smell and the flavor is just salt, really.

The texture was good, it did a decent job capturing that flaky crumbly tuna texture. Not a bad product, just not a good substitute either.

SHE SAID: Ooh, I’ll admit I was not excited at this idea. Fake

tuna? *shudder* It looked like tuna, felt like tuna, tasted like... nada (but thankfully, smelled like nada too!). It was better as tuna salad, but just not enough flavor to make me crave it. But as a convenient, good source of protein, I may try a flavored variety.

CHOSEN FOODS

TRADITIONAL VEGAN MAYO HE SAID: Vegans have got to be happy about this one. Every plant-

based mayo substitute I’ve tried is outstanding. All the flavor benefits of real mayonnaise without the egg. This Chosen Food spread was good on sandwich bread, good mixed into the “tuna” we reviewed, and even good in a dip. Give it a shot if you haven’t tried it. We converted a while ago and haven’t looked back.

SHE SAID: Yum! I love mayo, and this vegan version still

has that delicious tangy flavor. The color is perfect, and it’s super creamy. I can’t find a darn thing wrong with it, besides the fact that it’s horribly expensive. At $8.49 for 12 ounces, I’ll keep shopping around.

VIOLIFE JUST LIKE PARMESAN

HE SAID: Here’s another dairy-free product that astonished me.

How they make this taste exactly like the real thing, without the milk, I’ll probably never know. The flavor was perfect, but the melt was slightly gummy. The side of the box says it’s “suitable for vegans, vegetarians, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free.” So basically, if you can’t eat any food at all, you can still eat this.

SHE SAID: Funny thing about vegan cheese, it’s still just as

stinky as dairy cheese. I wish it wasn’t, honestly, because to me it’s not an appetizing smell. Anyhoo, the cute little triangle block of veggie parm grated beautifully, though it was softer than the dairy kind. The flavor was strong, and darn close to Parmesan, but I didn’t love it. Maybe it’ll grow on me.

JUST EGG

HE SAID: This one is only a win in horseshoes and hand grenades.

It’s close, but it’s not spot-on. Taste wasn’t an issue because real scrambled eggs don’t have much flavor. Cooking and consistency were tricky. Cook too long and you’ll lose half the product from it gluing to the pan. Not long enough and you get a runny, undercooked egg texture. This is only a good substitute if you can’t, or won’t, eat real eggs.

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SHE SAID: First I had to get over the fact that this “egg”

liquid poured out of a plastic bottle. Weird, but hey, it’s “prescrambled,” so it saved me a step! It cooked up quickly in a sauté pan, and looked EXACTLY like scrambled eggs. The spongy-springy texture was almost flawless, and the color was an ideal sunny yellow, but it was nearly flavorless. Don’t forget to season it, and plop it in a breakfast sandwich (with Benevolent Bacon!) and you’ve got a darn tasty meal.

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THE OOPSIES OF TRANSITIONING TO AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES

BY JOHN S. MARTINSON

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n 1998, I leased my first battery electric vehicle (BEV), a General Motors EV1 Gen II. To unlock the car, I entered a personal identification number (PIN) on a keypad on the driver’s door and again on the center console to drive it. The interior design was reminiscent of Star Trek.

Though sufficient for my daily commute, errands and entertainment, the EV1 was not built for out-of-town driving, with a range of only 70 miles and no highway charging infrastructure. I loved driving it and being one of the only 1,100 EV1 “owners.” I liked that I could charge it at home and at convenient public chargers at Sky Harbor Airport, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Biltmore Fashion Park, and at APS headquarters in downtown Phoenix. It was my sole daily driving car for three years. means the car is fully charged and ready to go every morning.

Tesla’s Autopilot technology, where the car semiautonomously steers, brakes, changes lanes, maintains highway speeds, and even exits, makes highway driving less stressful and safer. However, one must still keep one’s hands on the steering wheel and stay alert. I drive with Autopilot engaged 80% of the time when I am on highways, and even sometimes on rural roads.

THE OOPSIES Photos courtesy John S. Martinson

I bought my first Tesla, an early Model S, in 2013. It had substantially more range than the EV1, and Tesla’s network of fast-charging Superchargers throughout the country made it ideal for weekend trips. Last summer, I took my son on a 31-day, 6,471-mile road trip in a 2018 Tesla Model 3. We drove from Phoenix north through the Colorado Rockies, Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, up to Jasper, Alberta, Canada, across British Columbia to Whistler, and south along the Pacific Coast all the way to San Diego before returning to Phoenix. Between the Tesla Superchargers and Tesla’s Destination Charger network at hotels and inns, we were able to drive our entire route effortlessly with no range anxiety, costing us just $234 for electricity.

Operating a Tesla semi-autonomous electric vehicle is almost effortless. One just approaches the car and it unlocks (key is in your pocket or purse). You sit, touch the brake and the car is on—no need to present a key. When you arrive at your destination, you simply place the car in PARK and exit, whereupon the car locks itself. Plugging in at home every night

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This is all very cool technology, but it can present various challenges if you have to also drive what I call a “fossil” (standard fossil fuel-powered internal combustion engine vehicle).

Some years ago, I rented a fossil on a business trip and drove from the airport to my meeting destination. After a three-hour meeting, I returned to the car and found it still running on idle with the air conditioning on. Oops.

Another time, while my Model S was at a body shop, I was driving a rented fossil when the car ran out of gas in the middle of a heavily traveled road during morning rush hour. Oops.

And then there was the time my Autopilot was on the blink and I had to drive from Prescott to Phoenix down Interstate 17, requiring me to manually maintain speed and keep in my lane.

I had nearly forgotten how to drive. Oops.

I spend a fair amount of time interacting with other Tesla owners across the country on social media and have found that these lapses are quite common. As society transitions to electric vehicles and autonomous driving, one must watch out for the oopsies.

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

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COOLOUTRAGEOUSSTUFF NEBIA SPA SHOWER 2.0

The Nebia Spa Shower 2.0 shower head uses 70% less water than a traditional shower head, which saves approximately 20,000 gallons of water per year when used by the average household. It also uses both warm steam and spray, as well as atomized water, and hydrates your skin more efficiently. Since using less water results in a lower water bill, it ends up paying for itself in just a couple of years. Purchase at www.nebia.com for $499.

NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT

This is the first thermostat to earn an Energy Star rating. Using the Nest app, it allows you to see how much energy you use and what you’re using that energy for, so that you can do what you can to both lower your energy bill and help out the environment.

Nest will also display a leaf when you choose a temperature that saves energy to let you know when you’re making a sustainable choice. The Nest Learning Thermostat can be found at www.store.google.com for $249.

BELKIN CONSERVE POWER SWITCH

Many outlets use electricity even when they’re not in use, wasting energy and increasing your energy bill. This switch shuts off the power completely when the outlet is not in use in order to save energy. It can be used with anything that needs to be plugged in, including coffee makers, curling irons, fans and more, and can be purchased at www.belkin.com for $6.99.

BHUMI ORGANIC TOWELS

For those with sensitive skin or allergies, or who just have the desire to wrap themselves in a soft, environmentally friendly towel after a shower, Bhumi offers great products. Their towels are certified fair trade and organic, and created from cotton that is picked carefully and grown with sustainable farming methods.

Purchased at www.bhumi.com.au and start at $49 for hand towels.

NUWAVE PRECISION INDUCTION COOKTOP

This cooktop uses induction technology to decrease the amount of energy required to cook foods traditionally cooked on an electric stove. It does so by using an internal copper coil, which creates a magnetic field inside of the pots and pans used. The field makes the pans vibrate, which generates heat, in turn heating up the food. This makes the cooking process significantly more efficient, and requires less overall energy. The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop can be purchased at www.nuwavecooktop.com for $119.97.

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RECIPES

Healthful and Tasty

WATERMELON BLUEBERRY FETA SALAD

Recipe provided by Jamie Miller, registered dietitian, Village Health Clubs & Spas Photo courtesy Village Health Clubs & Spas, www.villageclubs.com INGREGIENTS 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 2 cups blueberries 6 cups arugula Âź cup mint or basil, julienned (optional) 1 cup crumbled feta, reduced fat For the dressing: 1 large lime, juiced 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. honey or pinch of stevia Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS

Combine the cubed watermelon, berries, arugula, herbs and feta in a bowl. Combine all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk. Add dressing to the salad bowl and toss until well combined. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

GRILLED FENNEL & CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Recipe and photo courtesy The Food Hunter, www.foodhuntersguide.com INGREDIENTS 1 large fennel bulb 1 can cannellini beans Âź lb. pancetta, diced 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1-2 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, minced 3 Tbsp. olive oil Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook fennel for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool. Slice the bulb into quarters and season with salt and pepper. Grill fennel for 10 minutes each side, or until the pieces begin to soften, but still has a slight crunch. In the meantime, fry pancetta on the stove until crispy, set aside to cool. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder and chopped sage to a small bowl and whisk to emulsify the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Combine fennel with the drained beans and fried pancetta. Toss with dressing, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

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POWER CEREAL

Recipe and photo courtesy Tempe Public Market Café, www.tempepublicmarket.com INGREDIENTS ¼ cup shredded coconut, un-toasted ¼ cup rolled oats, un-toasted ½ oz. pepitas, toasted ½ oz. sunflower seed, toasted ½ oz. almonds, toasted ½ oz. walnuts, toasted 1 tsp. chia seeds 2 Tbsp. puffed amaranth or millet ½ oz. salt 1 cup canola oil ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. sun dried blueberries or cranberries 2 Tbsp. freeze dried strawberries 1 cup bran flakes Fresh fruit Desired milk DIRECTIONS

Toast mix nuts, seeds, oats and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl mix oil, brown sugar and maple syrup until blended. Combine the brown sugar mixture with the dry ingredients. Spread evenly on a greased baking tray. Bake at 315 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes until golden brown.

Allow to cool on baking tray; once cool mix in dried berries and bran flakes.

BLUEBERRY PECAN OATMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES

Recipe and photo courtesy The Food Hunter, www.foodhuntersguide.com INGREDIENTS 1½ cups organic old fashioned oats, divided ½ cup chopped pecans 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup fat-free Greek Yogurt 1 egg 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup organic blueberries DIRECTIONS

Preheat a greased griddle pan over medium heat.

In a food processor, pulse 1 cup of oats until finely ground and resembling flour. In a mixing bowl, add oat flour, the remaining ½ cup old fashioned oats, pecans, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, egg, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to incorporate. Fold in the blueberries. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto pre-heated pan. Gently flatten the batter to resemble patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip cakes and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cakes are done when both sides are golden brown and center is set.

Optional: Top with lightly sweetened yogurt and blueberries before serving.

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GREEN SCENES

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA

SEPTEMBER 11 9.11 TOWER CHALLENGE

At this event at Gila River Arena in Glendale, complete the 2,071 stair climb to honor those who fell during the 9/11 attacks. The price to participate is $35 and includes access to the course, a T-shirt, and a swag bag. The profits will go towards the 100 Club of Arizona & Fighter Country Partnership. For more information, visit www.aot-visitarizona.s3.amazonaws.com/ f7529599a3064354689c691964384bee.pdf.

SEPTEMBER 13

FLOURISH: THE ART OF LIFE ON EARTH

This event is being held at the Mesa Arts Center from 6-10 p.m. and is inspired by Flora & Fauna, one of the five exhibitions opening at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum this fall. The event will examine the world we live in through art, entertainment, food, drink and more. The event is free. For more information, visit www.mesaartscenter.com/seasonkickoff.

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SEPTEMBER 13-15 FALL JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKET

Held at WestWorld in Scottsdale, this vintage market will feature more than 150 curators selling handmade, local products.

The market will also feature games, food trucks, live music and more. It offers the chance to buy sustainable items, including everything from vases, bowls, books furniture, and more. A portion of the profits go to Mission One Sewing Project in Kijabe Town in Kenya. Ticket prices start at $8, depending on the day and time. For more information and a complete list of vendors, visit www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com.

SEPTEMBER 27-28 THE 2019 GREAT AMERICAN SEED UP

This event is centered around seed diversity and is held as a way to educate and to give farmers and gardeners a chance to collect, preserve, and learn more about local seeds. On Friday, there will be

a presentation by Kimber Lanning, and on Saturday there will be classes all day. Preregistration costs $7.50 (per person/per event). For more information, visit www.greatamericanseedup.org.

SEPTEMBER 28 STAR PARTY AT HOMOLOVI STATE PARK

Starting 30 minutes after sunset at Homolovi State Park’s Visitor Center Museum and Observatory, this star party is free with admission and will include a chance for participants to experience and learn more about celestial objects from planets, nebulas, stars, and more through a variety of telescopes. For more information, visit www.visitarizona.com/ events/nature-and-science/star-party-athomolovi-state-park-september-2019.

SEPTEMBER 21 TEDX TUCSON

From 10am to 4:30pm at the Berger Theater Tucson over 500 lovers of TEDx will have the opportunity to come together to share their own unique ideas.

There will also be 12 presentations from innovative, leading thinkers. There will also be a catered lunch and seminars offered. Tickets cost $90 at the door and $75 online. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.allevents.in/tucson/tedxtucsonpresents-revolution/200017571967754

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GREEN SCENES

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS NORTHERN ARIZONA

BUSINESS

SEPTEMBER 5-6

ARIZONA SCHOOL GARDEN SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 6-8

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN

In Prescott, Camp Friendly Pines will be hosting a workshop for women ages 18 and older that teaches basic outdoor skills in a fun non-threatening environment, including sessions on fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, rappelling, camping, GPS and more. At night, there will be time for entertainment and fun. The $270 fee also includes meals and lodging at the camp.

For more information and to register, visit www.visitarizona.com/events/nature-andscience/becoming-an-outdoors-womanseptember.

SEPTEMBER 13 FULL MOON HIKE

This hike will be held at Sedona’s Red Rock State Park at 5:30 p.m., and will be led by a professional naturalist to give hikers the chance to watch the sunset and moon rise in one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona. The naturalist will talk about archaeology, geology, botany and wildlife.

The hike will take about 2.5 hours, covers two miles, and costs $5 to reserve your spot, as well as a $7 fee upon arrival. The hike will be limited to 75 hikers. For more information, visit www.visitarizona.com/ events/nature-and-science/full-moon-hikeseptember-red-rock-state-park.

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SEPTEMBER 14

SEDONA CLEANUP EVENT

Keep Nature Wild joined with Cheers of Sedona and Slide Rock State Park for a cleanup event. It will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. While the event will mostly be centered around Slide Rock State Park, a few other heavier traffic areas will also be cleaned after. For more information, visit www.visitsedona.com/events-calendar/ sedona-cleanup-event/.

SEPTEMBER 14

FLAVOR, NORTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

From 1-7 p.m. at Warner’s Nursery & Landscape Co. in Flagstaff, this event focuses on bringing awareness to Arizona vintners, restaurateurs, retail vendors, and Northern Arizona. Participants will be able to sample local wine, learn about the winemaking process in Arizona. Created

by Local First Arizona, tickets for this event range from $35-$50. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/flavor-northern-arizona-food-winefestival-tickets-65854465479.

This Garden Sustainability Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the East Valley Institute of Technology.

Workshops, keynotes, breakout sessions and more. For more information and to register, visit www.goodfoodfinderaz.com/ events/2019/9/4/arizona-school-gardensustainability-workshop-northern-az.

SEPTEMBER 12

MORNING COFFEE WITH LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA

From 8-9:30 a.m. at Pitch, Local First Arizona is offering the opportunity for business professionals in the legal and financial industries to hear guest speakers talk about new trends in marketing and business. The event is open to members of Local First Arizona and officials from OneAZ Credit Unit, Cities West Media, and anyone interested in these fields. To register and for more information, visit www.localfirstaz.com/events/morningcoffee-with-local-first-arizona.

SEPTEMBER 21

ARIZONA FORWARD’S 39TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS & 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Biltmore Resort’s McArthur Ballroom, Arizona Forward celebrates its five decades of successful, important work. The organization has also been accepting entries since early June of completed projects centered on the goal of sustainability, and the winner will be announced at the event. For more information and tickets, visit www.arizonaforward.org/.

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THANK YOU to our partners WE APPRECIATE OUR READERS SUPPORTING OUR ADVERTISERS!

Alison Rand - Purium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Frontdoors Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fast Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Arizona Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fed By Threds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

Autonomous and Electric vehicle event . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Going Green House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Autonomous and Electric vehicle event-TUCSON . . . 33

Hippie Hobby/craft nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Agave Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

John Cunningham eXp Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Bauman’s Xtreme Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Kaya Hemp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Copenhagen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

KFNX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Courtesy Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Organic Hair Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Don Zavis Sales Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

PurMaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

East Valley Women, Women of Scottsdale, Central Phoenix Women, North Valley Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pillsbury Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Eco Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sister Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Events by Danielle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Exceptional Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FOR Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Prescott College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC SAACA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Skimbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Witnessing Nature in Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Future of Electric and Autonomous VehicleS The objective of the event is to develop an understanding of autonomous vehicles and the effect it will have in future societies. The benefit of this event to each organization includes: an awareness in communities, an opportunity to network, and market hosting organizations to the community and stakeholders.

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