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OUR WORLD OF WONDER
THE STRUCTURE OF GREEN
A BOTTLED-UP IDEA
DOING HER (P)ART
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APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER
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The Power of One.
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THESE WORDS WERE WRITTEN BY POET WARSAN SHIRE: “later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered where does it hurt?
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it answered everywhere everywhere everywhere.” This poem resurfaces in my mind's catalog every now and then, usually in the wake of seeing some soul-crippling image of a sea creature becoming a prisoner of plastic, or
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driving into a big city and seeing the black cloud, literally and figuratively, fit snug like a
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soot crown above such brilliance and devastation. It seems for every one step forward,
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there are countless steps of retreat. However, there is peace of mind in the power of one.
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Years ago, I started thinking more about my effect on the environment without letting
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the global issue smother my small, seemingly insignificant efforts. Reusing bottles, carpooling to work with my husband, and using as much locally sourced products as possible were tiny changes that were never fit for a prime time news segment but to me, they were the girth of my ability at the time. And it was enough. Until I can do more.
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Mother Nature has no use for the right time and she definitely doesn't need you to be perfect. She just needs you to listen and do, listen and do, listen and do.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019
FEATURES 18 The Structure of Green SIPs are paving the way for a new eco-friendly building development.
24 A Bottled-Up Idea Bayern Brewery isn't afraid to create change.
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32 Doing Her (P)art Up-cycling is a product of inspiration for local artist.
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Hot Spot
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Open House
32 Trend Setter 36 Healthy Lifestyle 38 DIY 44 Lifestyle Calendar 46 Parting Thoughts
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BACON & BREW FEST
April 19th – Nate McCrady: "Lookback Time and our Evolving Universe" 6 pm ; 7:30 pm May 3 – Eric Dennison: “Stellar Orientation: Knowing When and Where You Are Using the Stars” 6 pm; 7:30 pm
HEALTHY KIDS DAY Celebrate family fitness, fun, and healthy living with the Missoula YMCA! This free event includes
family-friendly
activities,
bounce
Friday, April 26, is a date for the calendar. Can
house, community partner booths, and more.
you smell the bacon sizzling? Can you taste the
Plus, it's the last day to receive summer camp
local brew? We sure can! This much-loved event
registration discounts. Saturday, April 13 from 9
is back, between 4 and 9 p.m. at Caras Park. Enjoy
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Missoula YMCA and there
sips and sights and live music from 406 and The
is no cost for admission!
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A JOURNEY TO THE PACIFIC
PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOW SERIES
Club is hosting the first annual Lū'au, "He Huaka'i
The University of Montana's Pacific Islanders
April is here and we're so excited to have a world
i ka Pākīpika." The lū'au will be held at the Missoula
of wonder at our feet. The Payne Family Native
Children's Theatre on Sunday, April 14, from 4:30
American Center at the University of Montana is
to 7:30 p.m. He Huaka'i i ka Pākīpika translates
offering a 12-show series starting on Friday, April
to, "A Journey to the Pacific," and this lū'au will
5. During each public program they will take you on a
serve as a celebration of pacific island cultures
tour of Missoula’s night skies, pointing out noteworthy
and an educational event for the community to
objects, constellations, planets, or upcoming events
learn about the culture, history, language, art,
visible in the night sky. The show will then shift to an
and dance. Your support of this event will help
engaging topic chosen by that evening’s presenter.
the Pacific Islanders Club continue its free hula
Shows are on Friday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. or
classes every Sunday during the Fall and Spring
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. U of M’s planetarium is housed in
semesters, adding an additional free hula class
the Star Gazing Room in the basement of the Payne
to be taught during the week. All ticket prices
Family Native American Center. Attendees should
include an all-you-can-eat buffet and an authen-
plan to arrive 10 minutes before the beginning of
tic lū'au presentation that you'll enjoy. If you have
the show to check in. The planetarium entrance will
any questions in regard to the lū'au, please feel
be locked after the show begins.
free to contact the Lū'au Coordinator, Isaac La'a,
Tickets are $6 (adults) and $4 (children 12 and under). Shows often sell out in advance. Purchase tickets using the links found beneath each show date. Tickets are not sold at the door. If you have any questions, call 406-243-2073 or email planetarium@umontana.edu.
at uofmpic@mso.umt.edu or 406.243.2636.
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Activity and Evolution of Stars Affect the Planets”
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THROUGH MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM
ARTICLE RYAN SIMÓN PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH & AMY RONK
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THINK BUTTERFLIES IN FEBRUARY— DELICATE WINGS FLOATING FROM FLOWERS
TO
FINGERTIP
IN
A
TROPICAL ENCLOSURE. It’s a hiccup in thought for winter-ridden Missoulians but for the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, it’s less a thought and more a vision—one that’s starting to take shape as part of the Missoula County Fairgrounds’ redevelopment project. Adults might enjoy the “tropical” aspect, while youngsters may find great wonder in the bugs but upon visiting the Insectarium’s current downtown educational facility, I felt my inner “bug-boy” awaken. And that’s the magic of places like this: wonder, fascination, play.
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HOT SPOT
(CON TI N U ED)
In my yesteryear, I was a bug enthusiast, spending countless
associations with nature come negative misconceptions, such
hours lifting rocks, poking “roly-polies,” and jar-collecting bugs in
as insects sting and bite out of sheer ill will toward the human
my backyard with a fearless attitude toward spiders. I may have
species. They are out to get me! From there we view the insects
even eaten an ant or two as a kid.
in our backyards not as life-essential pollinators and decom-
Carolyn Taber, the Insectarium’s museum educator, speaks to my inner child.
posers but as invasive, foreign pests—otherwise internalized as unnecessary lifeforms.
“Many kids are fearless when it comes to approaching
“This is why we prioritize education over advocacy,” added
insects…the fun challenge in educating people on insects is
Glenn. “Education dispels fearful misconceptions that prevent us
overcoming adult fear,” said Carolyn.
from caring for biodiversity in the first place.”
This is true: as we age, we lose our fearless generosity toward bugs.
Essentially, the Insectarium’s form of education works as a sort
Or as the Insectarium’s development director, Glenn Marangelo,
of hands-on advocacy, and one that literally puts the bugs in your
simply put it: we take bugs for granted.
hands. Students, volunteers, and recreational entomologists may
“Insects play critical roles in our lives and ecosystems,” Glenn
learn about the exotic bugs on display, including a bird-eating
stated. “Yet, nature’s negative moments tend to override the positive
tarantula named Polly, or participate in community activities
moments in our memory.”
ranging from field trips, bug clubs, and camps to more adult-ori-
Bee stings, spider bites, mosquitoes—several negative asso-
ented events, such as the “Bugs & Brews” lecture series taught by
ciations immediately come to mind. Naturally, with negative
local scientists and professors, and sponsored by Draught Works.
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All of which only represents the Insectarium in its current stage. “While we do have butterflies at our current location,” Carolyn Taber explained, “the ‘Butterfly House’ part of our name will finally come to fruition with the tropical butterfly house at our new learning center at the Fairgrounds.” Like a butterfly, the Butterfly House must undergo several phases of metamorphosis before ultimately maturing into a fully functional tropical butterfly house. The current phase I compare to a cocoon (or “chrysalis”), albeit an incredibly active cocoon. Once complete, the Butterfly House will host a nationally unique learning center for children and adults to not only ogle insects but walk among them in a year-round tropical climate. Of course, with a continued focus on education. Through community education the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium will not only expand toward a new, larger learning center at the Fairgrounds but also expand our own backyards, as we return home with our adult fear-filters off—bug-boys and bug-girls revived.
“MANY KIDS ARE FEARLESS WHEN IT COMES TO APPROACHING INSECTS… THE FUN CHALLENGE IN EDUCATING PEOPLE ON INSECTS IS OVERCOMING ADULT FEAR.” CONTINUED >
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(CON TI N U ED)
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SIPS ARE PAVING THE WAY FOR A NEW ECO-FRIENDLY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE LAUREN HILLESTAD PHOTOGRAPHY TAMARACK CONSTRUCTION & PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH
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Paul & Wendy Wilson
GOING GREEN ISN’T ALWAYS EASY. In most instances it goes head-to-head with comfort and convenience. It’s the typical (usually hindsight) thought: should’ve used the air dryer instead of reaching for the paper towel dispenser. Luckily, the team at Tamarack Construction found a way to successfully merge environmentally friendly living with luxury comfort—no sacrifice necessary. A quick drive outside of Missoula brings you to Sandhill Ridge, a brand new community nestled in the Bitterroot Valley. While proposed walking trails, community gardens, and room to roam entices the average buyer, many are flocking to the development for something else entirely. The homes at Sandhill Ridge are built using innovative, energy-saving technology that changes the game for environment-conscious homebuyers. With 20 years of experience, Tamarack Construction saw the value in what we now call “green construction” and set out to harness its potential. Understanding how buildings “live and breathe” has been essential to their growth and success. The secret to Tamarack’s eco-friendly innovation comes down to one thing: SIPs, or Structural Insulated Panels. What appears to be a simple foam-core panel is the key building block, literally, to reducing your carbon footprint while saving on utility bills in the process—a win-win! Most importantly, it’s not all talk. Homes built with SIPs rather than traditional 2x4 and 2x6 construction are up to 48 percent more energy efficient. This means that Sandhill Ridge’s 35-home community will have the same energy consumption of roughly 17 traditionally built homes. Building with SIPs has an eco-friendly snowball effect. The panels are delivered to the job site pre-cut, saving up to 30 percent on waste sent to landfills, which reduces carbon emissions from transportation, resulting in an energy efficient home. Every step of the construction process benefits from this straightforward, yet revolutionary technology. Owner of Tamarack Construction Paul Wilson said, ”When we build our homes, we’re taking energy efficiency into account from the foundation to the roof…I have evidence of houses where we’ve reduced the energy usage by two-thirds.”
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
While home buyers are the main focus of SIPs savings, construction companies reap the benefits by cutting building time by up to 30 percent. This means shorter wait periods for fully insulated, brand-new homes that the environment is taking great reprieve in. A home built with SIPs can use a multitude of filters in the ventilation systems, producing side effects like improved air quality, less mold and bacteria, and even reduced asthma effects. Environmentally focused homebuyers and cost-cutters alike are drawn to developments like Sandhill Ridge, and for good reason. Innovations like SIPs and businesses like Tamarack Construction are changing the game for the greater good, and this new process is letting us (and the environment) in on a secret—one that whispers: save time, money, and energy.
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A BOTTLED-UP IDE A BAYERN BREWERY ISN'T AFRAID TO CREATE CHANGE
ARTICLE EDNOR THERRIAULT PHOTOGRAPHY ANDY BENSON & PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH
One of the most shocking things that Jürgen Knöller, master brewer and CEO of Bayern Brewing, encountered upon moving to the United States in the summer of 1987 was trash.
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TR ASH. Specifically, the disposable packaging in our culture
containers, and Jürgen was set on a mission. It would
that was creating a phenomenal amount of waste. It hit
take a couple of decades, but the young émigré with
him hard. In his native Bavaria, Germany, he’d grown up in
the light blue eyes and a push-broom mustache was
a society that took recycling for granted.
committed to reversing the trend of waste in the beer
“I still remember going to the dairy with my milk
industry. He would start, of course, with Bayern.
can,” Jürgen said. “Then we moved, and we had a tetra
Montana’s oldest operating brewery, Bayern, crafts
pack, the carton of milk in the store. Us kids just hated
lagers in the traditional Bavarian style of brewing,
it. Took us some getting used to.”
adhering to the 500-year-old German purity law called
Like the kids who grew up in mid-twentieth century
Reinheitsgebot. Bayern was also Missoula’s first brew-
America, Jürgen and his friends had capitalized on the
ery, arriving at the beginning of the craft beer explo-
deposits they received from collecting discarded bottles.
sion. They began bottling their beer in 1997 to sell
“Everybody recycled: Kids, youth groups—we all had money. We all returned the containers for a deposit,” he said.
through local retailers. Jürgen, who by this time owned the brewery, still searched for ways to run a more environmentally friendly
P R O B L E M EQ UA L S OPPORTUNIT Y By the time he arrived in Missoula to work at the new
business. One afternoon on the bottling floor, a bottle fell to the concrete but didn’t break. “I thought, for a non-returnable bottle, that’s pretty sturdy,” said Jürgen. He sent some bottles to Germany where they measured the density of the glass to determine the structural integrity of the bottle.
Bayern Brewery inside the old depot building on North
“They were telling me that our one-way, non-returnable
Higgins, returnable bottles had been largely abandoned
bottles would be able to go around eight to twelve [uses]
by beverage manufacturers in favor of more econom-
without breaking. I went, ‘Ha! That’s interesting,’ and that’s
ically feasible containers like one-use glass and PET
when the idea of buying a bottle washer was born.”
plastic bottles. Landfills were piling high with beverage
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A BOTTLED-UP IDEA
(CON TI N U ED)
T H E B OT T L E WA S H E R I S B O R N In 2012, Jürgen took delivery on a custom-designed
On a recent Thursday afternoon in the Bayern warehouse,
bottle washing system that was fabricated by Seitz Werke
a forklift plucks a dozen pallets from the back of a semi,
in Germany. It was designed and built to fit the footprint
each stacked to eye level with cases of empty beer bottles,
inside Bayern’s warehouse at their present location on
all from Oregon. The boxes bear logos from several Oregon
Montana Street, at a cost of $400,000. At the time it was
breweries: Double Mountain, Widmer Brothers, Wild Ride
the only bottle washer in the United States.
and more. Six Oregon microbreweries have signed on to
Bucking the disposable-bottle trend of the brewing indus-
the state’s returnable bottle program, and more are lining
try, which had already begun moving toward screw-top alu-
up. The bottles themselves have been specially designed
minum “bottles,” Jürgen kicked his reusable bottle crusade
and fabricated to withstand about 45 uses, and Oregonians
into high gear. If he built the bottle washer, the bottles would
can return them at any of the automated BottleDrop collec-
come. At first, they started to trickle in as Bayern promoted
tion centers located near stores throughout the state.
the return of not just their own bottles, but any standard
Spurred by Oregon’s “bottle bill,” legislation that levied
beer bottle that didn’t have embossing, a twist-off opening,
a ten-cent deposit on beverage containers in 2018, the
or plastic labels. They would be washed and refilled with
recycling of beverage containers there has skyrocketed.
Bayern beer, ready for another go-round at a retailer.
“The vast majority of bottles we recover are still recycled,”
The washer runs about six thousand bottles per hour
said Joel Schoening, spokesman for the Oregon Beverage
through the system, and even if all the beer bottles pur-
Recycling Cooperative, a collaboration between beverage
chased in the Missoula Valley were returned to Bayern, it
retailers and distributors. “There are zero tax dollars involved,”
wouldn’t be enough to justify such a costly enterprise. Not
he added, noting that unredeemed deposits covered most
even on Griz football weekends. As for the rest of Montana,
of their operating budget in 2017. The collected bottles are
the geographic size and thinly scattered population made
sorted, boxed up and shipped to Bayern. Even with the
it impractical to generate much in the way of returned
energy used by trucking the bottles 500 miles each way, they
glass. So where would all these bottles come from?
come out way ahead in carbon footprint reduction. CONTINUED >
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A BOTTLED-UP IDEA
(CON TI N U ED)
Jürgen Knöller on right
T H E
PROCESS
FORWA R D MOT ION
Upstairs in Edelweiss, the bistro inside Bayern’s
Bayern is now using one hundred percent reusable bottles.
two-level taproom, Jürgen sits at a table near a large
It’s an astonishing achievement, but for Jürgen, it’s not enough.
window overlooking the bottle washing system. Brown
“In order to move forward,” he said, “perhaps we need
longnecks totter along on the conveyor in more-or-
to look back to a time when reusable containers were the
less single file, and observers of a certain vintage may
norm. People would leave empty milk bottles in a covered
half-expect to see a bottle go by wearing an upturned
box on the porch, and retrieve their refilled replacements
glove, a la the opening segment of the TV show
in the morning. Beer and soda drinkers bought their drinks
“Laverne and Shirley.” Once the bottles congregate at
by the case in reusable wooden crates, which they’d return
the washer, they are removed from the line 24 at a time
full of empties to the store again and again.”
by an employee using a contraption that resembles
It’s not easy being at the forefront, but as the original
a mechanical cow milker. The bottles are fed into the
master brewer in Missoula’s first brewery and still the only
Winnebago-sized washer, where they are bathed in a
German-style brewery in the Rockies, Jürgen Knöller is
175-degree caustic fluid and the labels are removed.
not afraid to be out on the bleeding edge.
Glue is one of the biggest problems. “When there’s
“When you do something new, just imagine how hard it is
heavier glue we need to run the bottle through twice,” said
doing that grassroots effort, being the first one, trying to get
Jürgen. Glue machines can be adjusted to use less glue
it into people’s minds: Hey, there’s the concept of a reusable
but the (reuse) mindset isn’t there.” It’s also why Bayern
container,” said Jürgen. His pale eyes take on a hard light as
doesn’t accept bottles with plastic labels.
he watches the bottles clatter their way toward the bottle washer, destined for a brewery in Oregon, or maybe eastern Montana, or possibly right here at Bayern. “What we’re doing is trying to educate the consumer,” he said. “One thing for sure is that we’ll always produce garbage, but we just need to get smarter about it.”
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UP-CYCLING IS A PRODUCT OF INSPIRATION FOR LOCAL ARTIST
DOI NG HER (P)A RT ARTICLE AMANDA KRIEG PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH
LARGE PAPER BAGS FILLED WITH EMPTY WINE AND LIQUOR BOTTLES LINE THE PORCH OF HOLLIDAY JEREMIASSEN’S HOME. Sure, she may have a glass or two as an indulgence from time to time but that’s not the reason for her population of porch-sitters. In her home studio she creates intricate sushi plates, ring dishes, and magnets that show off our mountains, wildlife, and even Neptune Aviation planes using glass as her canvas. Her artwork is an intricate yet expansive account of Missoula—who we are, what we love, and the many different facets that make this place home.
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WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PIECES? I like to draw what I see when out in the woods or on the river and translating those forms onto glass. I feel like my love of seeing unspoiled places and trying to do my part to keep bottles out of the landfill go hand-in-hand. I’m also inspired by the wildland fire community. My boyfriend is a wildland firefighter and I often use him and his gear as a reference for pencil sketches that I then turn into stencils for airbrushing, or into an enamel painting. HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON GLASS BOTTLES AS YOUR MEDIUM? I started working with traditional fused glass about 10 years ago but when it became harder and harder to recycle bottles in Missoula I realized I could use my traditional glass fusing knowledge and learn how to make those techniques work with bottle glass. I really enjoy challenging myself to transform the bottles, which would normally be tossed into the trash, into functional pieces of upcycled art. WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH ON A SINGLE PIECE? A piece starts off with a bottle that is cleaned and then cut into 3 or more pieces. These parts are then placed in the kiln for about 12 hours to flatten. Once cooled, I paint on the design with glass enamels and set aside to dry. Once dry, it is loaded back into the kiln for another 12 hours to fire the design on, and to mold it into its final shape. A single piece can take anywhere from 3 days to a week or longer for more intricate designs. WHY IS THE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION SO IMPORTANT TO YOU? When my boyfriend and I started dating I found an amazing support system in the wildland community and am really inspired by the men and women who fight fire as well as the spouses and partners who stay strong at home. The Foundation helps these firefighters and their families in times of need and donating parts of my sales to them is my way of giving back to this community.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
OUR BOUNTIFUL EARTH ARTICLE CHELSEA LYN AGRO
THERE IS SO MUCH TO BE CELEBRATED ON EARTH DAY IN MONTANA—OUR WILD LAND, SPRING AIR, RAGING RIVERS—BUT THERE’S ALSO ROOM FOR GRATITUDE WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO WHAT WE’RE ABLE TO HARVEST FROM OUR BOUNTIFUL WORLD. Did you know that organic, sustainable food sources are critical to maintaining and promoting health and wellness? Organic, by definition, is food or farming methods produced without use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents. Simply put, it’s food without manipulation, which in Montana’s short growing season can prove difficult. April is a great time to plant garden-starters right inside your home so they’re hardy enough for snaps in weather come May or early June. And if growing isn’t an option, there’s several local options for farm-fresh foods that promote whole health. Why is eating organic sustainable foods so important? Food preservatives, additives, and additional hormones contribute to chronic disease, behavioral disorders, and general malaise. As our foods and soils become less well, so do we. Our daily practices regarding our carbon footprint, the study of life within our rivers and our lands, and how we grow or consume our foods all interconnect to keep our corner of the world a thriving plentiful place.
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going green OUR HACKS TO LIVING SUSTAINABLY IN STYLE ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 2016, WORLD PLASTIC PRODUCTION TOTALED AROUND 335 MILLION METRIC TONS, ACCORDING TO THE EARTH DAY NETWORK? Although you probably can’t singlehandedly change the environmental toll of the amount of plastic pollution that comes from that kind of number, we’ve rounded up a few simple ways you can curb your consumption and do your part toward a healthier environment.
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R E D U C E We’re saying goodbye to plastic wrap, Ziploc bags and aluminum foil, and hello to reusable wax food wraps you can wrap around anything your hungry (or full) heart desires. Compare this handmade version to Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage.
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supplies
The next time you ask for a plastic straw, grab plastic bags at the grocery store or buy a bottle of water on your way to the gym (we’re all guilty of something!), you should also know that roughly half of the annual plastic production’s lifespan ends after just a single use. And most single-use plastics aren’t even making it to landfills, let alone being recycled. Instead, the equivalent of one garbage truck full of plastic is being dumped into the world’s oceans every minute. Curb your single-use plastic consumption with these reusable counterparts.
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+ Beeswax beads
01 Silicone straws + straw squeegee, SoftyStraw.com, $11.99
+ Fabric
(via Amazon) | 02 Bamboo straws, BambuHome.com, $10 | 03 Twin set
+ Pinking shears
straight and curved glass straws + brush, SimplyStraws.com, $19.50
+ Parchment paper + Baking sheet
01 PREHEAT your oven to its lowest setting. 02 CUT FABRIC into desired shapes. Using pinking shears so the fabric doesn’t fray, you
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can cut your fabric into any shape or size you’d like. Consider what size or shape of food you store the most and use that as a guide.
01 Baggu reusable grocery bag, Bando.com, $10 | 02 French market basket, WellEarthGoods.com, $60 | 03 Cotton canvas tote bag,
03 PREP + MELT. Cover your baking sheet
CottonAndCanvasCo.com, $18.99
with parchment paper and place the cut fabric on top. Sprinkle with beeswax beads and
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5-10 minutes. 04 KEEP IT COOL. Remove fabric from baking sheet (careful, it’s hot!) and allow wax to harden and cool. FOR REUSE, wash in cool water (you don’t
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place in the oven to allow beeswax to melt for
want the wax to melt!) with mild dish soap and let air dry.
01 Paradise S’well water bottle, SwellBottle.com, $50 | 02 H20 fruit infusion water bottle, Amazon.com, price varies | 03 Yeti Rambler
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The 47th Annual YMCA
RIVERBANK RUN Saturday • April 27 • 2019
Register today at riverbankrun.org! Delivering the very best in oral care is what we do. That’s why we use a Planmeca ProMax® imaging system to capture the finest anatomical details with accuracy and clarity – including ability to see difficult treatment areas. This provides you with the most thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, while minimizing the amount of X-rays you need to take. Patient benefits include: • NO MORE GAGGING – no sensors in your mouth with our Planmeca ProMax imaging system • Less retakes, less discomfort, face-to-face positioning for better imaging experience • Better diagnostics, resulting in better treatment planning and better results
Our practice is committed delivering the finest in oral care and working to maintain your healthy smile.
Call Today & Schedule your appointment with
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Locally Owned & Operated for Over 20 Years
Let’s Celebrate MOM!
Join us for our famous Mother’s Day Brunch from 9am-2pm on Sunday, May 12. (Reservations recommended.) Join us at 3621 Brooks Street • 406.728.3228 • Visit us on Facebook to see our current specials, menu, and events!
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Is it selective hearing or hearing loss? Only your audiologist knows for sure.
Better communication may be a simple hearing test away.
Audiology / Speech Therapy Lynn Harris, AuD, CCC, SP/A
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seek out employment opportunities
SUPERHERO RUN
HARRY POTTER DAY
ple who are unemployed. Looking
Hearts Afire Pottery
for a career change? This is a great
Run the race for abused and
If you enjoy the popular Harry Potter,
chance for you, too.
neglected children who need a
you'll love this themed class! It's $5 to
superhero in their lives!
register and you must be registered
Fort Missoula Regional Park
to attend. We will be serving Harry-
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inspired snacks like butter beer,
DUCTLESS SALES & MARKETING
Pottery can come up with. Costumes
hufflepuffs, owl droppings, and what-
Thermal Supply
ever else the wizards of Hearts Afire are encouraged but not required.
Ductless heat pumps! This 1-day seminar will cover low-cost lead generation techniques that work, in-home sales skills that close more sales, tips on how to make customers so satisfied with their
that speak to your passion and strength! This fair isn't just for peo-
27 THE 47TH ANNUAL YMCA RIVERBANK RUN Downtown Missoula
Missoula's oldest footrace is back for its 47th year! Join in on the fun as
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you raise money for YMCA programs
BITTERROOT RUNOFF TRAIL RUNS
University of Montana campus. With
while winding through scenic downtown Missoula and the beautiful
304 N. Higgins Ave.
four race options, the Riverbank Run
ductless system that they tell all
It's the return of trail season in
offers something for everyone! Enter
their friends about it.
Western Montana! The Bitterroot
in the 1-Mile, 5K, 10K, or run all three
Runoff is a 5 and 10-mile trail race on
in our signature event, the Trifecta.
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a private trail system just above Lolo.
Visit riverbankrun.org to register.
EDNOR THERRIAULT!
Fun fast trails make for a great day
This event is great for first time trail runners or seasoned veterans alike!
Fact & Fiction Books
playing on dirt. Plus, there are pan-
Ednor will have a reading and
cakes and ice cream at the finish!
signing at 6 p.m. in celebration of his book Myths and Legends of Yellowstone. This particular work makes "history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of this national treasure's most fascinating and com-
17 LUNAFEST The Wilma
Lunafest is the fundraising film
pelling stories."
festival dedicated to promoting
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awareness about women's issues,
INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
communities. Hosted by YWCA's
featuring women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their GUTS! program.
718 S Higgins Ave.
The
International
Wildlife
Film
Festival runs April 13 through April 19, with the first screening at 11 a.m. on the 13th and last screening at 8 p.m. on the 19th. We hope to see you there
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We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to
Hilton Garden Inn
see included in our Calendar sec-
as we celebrate our wild world! For
Get spiffy, get resume-ready, and
tion. Submissions are accepted
more information and tickets, please
get going! Western Montana's larg-
via
visit WildLifeFilms.org.
est career fair is the perfect spot to
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PARTING THOUGHTS
ARTICLE ERIKA FREDRICKSON
S.A.V.E a memory for today IN HIGH SCHOOL I WAS IN A CLUB CALLED S.A.V.E., which
see a problem and look away. Because it’s easier. Because
stood for “Students Against Violating the Environment.” It was
they can. And part of that fatigue is rooted in only seeing
an earnest group that fully believed we, alone, could save the
solutions that feel like joyless deprivation.
world from environmental destruction. That was in the mid1990s, when acid rain was the crisis.
more complicated than I knew but I also had an unfettered
But when I look back on that time, I don’t think so much
sense that the solution was not only in my reach, but fulfilling,
about the issues. Instead, my memory jumps to sitting on
and I don’t think that part is untrue. So many businesses, art-
the tailgate of a recycling truck with my friends, as it made a
ists, and everyday individuals continue to seek creative ways
slow crawl through Missoula’s back alleys. Picking up those
to find harmony with the ecosystem.
bins of aluminum and plastic felt good because we were
Wendell Berry, the environmental activist and essayist, once
doing good work for our community, laughing and enjoying
wrote, “The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most wor-
our time together.
thy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish
As years passed it became harder to find the drive to
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I know I was more naive back in high school. The world was
what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.”
volunteer for such things. Cynicism is debilitating, and envi-
It’s this that motivates me: Vigilance is necessary, but fear
ronmental issues are so vast. In college, I learned about first-
gets us nowhere. Environmental stewardship can be—and, in
world fatigue, where even the kindest most caring person will
fact, must be—an act of joy that we experience together.
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