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APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER
Cristine Lindholm | cristine.lindholm@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Caring for the earth, one community at a time! WELCOME TO THE ECO ISSUE OF RED ROCK LIFESTYLE. Whether it is for the good of your own family and home, our shared community or for the entire world, there are many ways to stay environmentally conscious. I recently experienced one example that reminded me of the ads on TV where people are wasting water and getting checked by Ryan Reaves, the VGK enforcer. The Las Vegas Valley Water District sent me a letter saying their advanced metering equipment detected water use at my home 24/7. They went on to say that there are no circumstances in a typical household that would result in consistent water use. My prompt attention uncovered an issue with the pond autofill system; I saved money on future water bills, but most importantly, I helped conserve our community’s limited water supply.
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Red Rock Lifestyle is excited to share other eco-friendly ideas in this issue. Thanks to various community leaders and contributing writers, we compiled beneficial information about shopping at a farmers market, learning about essential oils, solar technology for your home, as well as ESG Funds. We hope you enjoy! I would like to share the end of a poem called EARTHRISE, by Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman talking about the photo taken in 1968 from Apollo 8: We relish the view. We witness its round green and brilliant blue, Which inspires us to ask deeply, wholly: What can we do?
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Right in all of us. Trust
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this earth uprising. All of us bring light to exciting solutions never tried before. For it is our hope that implores us, at our uncompromising core, To keep rising up for an earth more than worth fighting for. If you are inspired reading these words, I invite you to watch Amanda deliver the entire
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021
FEATURES 14 Solar Technology A Sunny Outlook in Southern Nevada
20 Wellness Advocate Tips to Detox Home and Self Healthy living passion turned into building a business from home
28 Water Enforcer Encourages Smart Living A Desert Lifestyle Reality
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38 Supporting Your Local Farmers Market Helps Save the Planet Farmers markets provide more than just fresh, colorful produce
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6th Annual B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation Awareness Gala B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation hosted its 6th Annual Awareness Gala themed “Rising from the Ashes,” in February. Even in a pandemic, victims of sex trafficking still need help as more girls are in vulnerable situations. SHERO helped to raise awareness and funds to support victims through a virtual event and small Founder's "home" party at the Stirling Club.
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solar
A SUNNY OUTLOOK IN SOUTHERN NEVADA ARTICLE PATRANYA BHOOLSUWAN
IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR 2021,
business and a freshman at UNLV. So, I said
LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY.
sure, why not? Go find three quotes from
Across the country, sales of solar technology are on the rise with
three companies and we’ll go from there.
more people working from home and looking for ways to save on
But to be honest, living a sustainable lifestyle
their power bills. This eco-friendly trend towards clean and renew-
has always been at the core of our faith. Our
able energy gives people peace of mind that they have a reliable
Islamic beliefs teach us to live a life with small
power source, especially during a time of growing interest in, and
footprints, so we are blessed with kids who
acceptance of climate change.
feel the same way. Mohammad is definitely
In this issue of Red Rock Lifestyle magazine, we sat down with Alex Khalaf. His family-owned business, Kalifano, with two locations
environmentally sound, but he’s also fiscally aware. And that’s what led us to Frank.
on the Las Vegas Strip, specializes in crystals, gemstones, fossils,
Frank Rieger: The Khalaf’s are one of the
and metal arts. In the last year, Khalaf worked with Sol-Up, Southern
nicest families we have worked with here in
Nevada’s premier solar company to install solar panels at his luxury
town. It’s been a pleasure getting to know
home. Sol-Up has been operating in Las Vegas since 2009 and is now
them and installing our system on their
the highest ranked and exclusive ELITE-Status Installer for Panasonic
beautiful home.
solar panels in the state. The company’s founder, Frank Rieger, joined us to share his perspectives and passion for solar technology.
Alex: We had lived in seven homes in the last 20 years. This was the first time we ever had solar panels installed and boy, we are
RED ROCK LIFESTYLE: WE’LL START WITH YOU, ALEX. WHEN
glad we did a lot of research while consider-
DID YOU DECIDE IT WAS TIME TO INVEST IN SOLAR POWER?
ing investing in a solar system for our home.
Alex Khalaf: Interestingly enough, it was our youngest son,
A good family friend, who’s a retired builder,
19-year-old Mohammad, who first brought up the idea that we should
referred us to Sol-Up and we felt they had
seriously consider switching to using solar. He’s a part of our family
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Here in sunny Las Vegas, solar power is one of the best investments you can make.
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better than the other companies we saw, so we knew
can say we go through a lot of energy (laughing). But
we were heading in the right direction. By late summer
after we shifted entirely to solar energy, we saw our
of last year, our solar system installed by Sol-Up was up
power bill drop to less than $200 a month, and now
and running and fully functioning.
when it’s cooler in Vegas, there’s no bill at all. We pay nothing. It’s definitely an investment up front, but
RED ROCK LIFEST YLE: DID YOU SEE A BIG
there are lots of advantages too.
DIFFERENCE IN YOUR POWER BILLS AFTER YOUR SOLAR PANELS WERE INSTALLED? Alex: Before we got the system, our power bill could
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get as high as $800 per month in the summertime.
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SHIFTING TO SOLAR
This is a larger home, about 6,500 square feet. When
POWER TECHNOLOGY THAN 10 YEARS AGO?
we first moved in, we had six people living here (Alex
Frank: The technology has gotten much better and
and his wife Fahima have four children), so I guess you
is more accepted today as a normality. When I first
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started this business in 2009, people were looking at
products and services. We are a full-service company
me as someone a bit exotic (laughing) but it has now
with own in-house installation team covering the full
become mainstream. I have always wanted Las Vegas to
life cycle of a solar system installation. People know
be the solar capital of the world and it’s a deserved title
us as a premium quality organization, and we are local
because there are few places on earth where you have
and people like that about us.
these ideal conditions.
Alex: I don’t open my home up to just anyone, but I
Prices can start from around $15,000 per system up
felt comfortable doing so for Frank and Sol-Up. Their
to more than $100,000. Some of these new 10-thousand
reviews speak for themselves. It’s refreshing to see how
square foot homes here in town need something like a
professional and organized their installers were. We
power plant with electric consumption of a small village!
were very impressed.
Solar systems today, at least the good ones, come with incredible warranties, making it a really safe and smart
RED ROCK LIFESTYLE: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU
investment for years to come.
HAVE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSIDERING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY FOR THEIR HOME?
RED ROCK LIFESTYLE: THERE ARE MANY COMPANIES
Frank: Do your homework. Don’t buy solar from the first
IN TOWN SELLING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY. WHAT
people offering you their system. Research the company,
MAKES SOL-UP UNIQUE?
the products they are selling, their reputation, and most
Frank: I have a master’s degree in engineering, so
importantly, make sure they are licensed and insured.
everything we do is built from an engineering stand-
Alex: I agree, do your research.
point. We are not a sales-oriented company. We try to
Investing in solar with Sol-Up was definitely the best
be successful through the outstanding quality of our
decision for us.
ULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER SOLAR. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE
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IRONMENT, WHICH IS WHAT WE WANT AS A FAMILY.”
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Subaru.
More Than A Car Company
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If there is anything that this past year has proven, it has been that life is unpredictable and even those familiar roads that you may choose to take can lead you directly into a detour. 2020 was a challenging year, and that wasn’t any less true for Findlay’s Subaru of Las Vegas. There were many months of not knowing what the next day was going to bring, but through it all, love remained the focus for this dealership. With the production of vehicles coming to a screeching halt affecting sales and revenue, that did not deviate Findlay’s Subaru of Las Vegas f rom spreading love as far as possible in the community. The dealership known primarily for “Love. It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru” did not hesitate to get out into the neighborhood and make as much of a positive impact as possible. From donating over $13,000 to
Eye Care 4 Kids, a non-profit organization that visits Tier 1 schools during the school year to provide qualifying children and their families with low to no cost eye exams and spectacles, to providing groceries and thanksgiving meals to individuals and families throughout the valley who were in need. Love was the one constant even with almost no cars to sell. Burton Hughes, General Manager of Findlay’s Subaru of Las Vegas, said it best; “Hope is an amazing thing, and what better time for hope than now. Hope isn’t just wishful thinking. Hope is cultivated in the heart of those who choose to see potential and possibility in the darkest of clouds. You know, sometimes we just need to turn off the noise in our heads, and we need to turn on the eyes of our heart and see things that are
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SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS CUSTOMER ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS WITH HIS FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND.
SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS FRIEND ENJOYING THE COMFORT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT.
not readily apparent. To see the silver lining in the clouds above.” For Subaru owners, whether existing or new, that meant a multitude of things. Loving harder, living life fuller, gratefulness for even the smallest of things, and creating new memories that will forever be near to their hearts. Findlay’s Subaru of Las Vegas has made some wonderful new friends along the way, and while we look forward to strengthening those relationships, we look forward to making new ones too! Visit us today, whether it be for a cup of coffee at our café, a quick oil change, or the potential of a new vehicle…a friendly smile and a culture of love is all that you’ll be met with here!
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
“OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS, 82,000 NEW CHEMICALS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED INTO OUR FOOD AND IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT AND MOST OF THEM HAVE NEVER BEEN TESTED FOR SAFETY AROUND HUMANS,” SAID NATALIE. “I WANT TO HELP PEOPLE REDUCE TOXINS IN THEIR OWN HOME; THIS IS NOT ONLY SAFER FOR THEM, BUT ALSO FOR THEIR CHILDREN, PETS, AND EVERY HUMAN ON PL ANET EARTH.”
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ARTICLE AIDA LASHUA PHOTOGRAPHY BRIANNE HIDALGO
Wellness Advocate
N ATA L I E C A R S O N ' S T I P S T O DETOX HOME AND SELF HEALTHY LIVING PASSION TURNED INTO BUILDING A BUSINESS FROM HOME
IN TODAY’S WORLD, MANY ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO
“It wasn’t until after my father’s quadruple bypass heart surgery in
WORK FROM HOME, ESPECIALLY DOING SOMETHING THEY
1999 and the loss of my mother to pancreatic cancer eight years ago
LOVE. Summerlin resident Natalie Carson discovered that many
that I began to take stock of my own health and eventually learned of
years ago and is now in the diamond level of her business cre-
the connection that exists between toxins and disease.”
ating residual income, living a healthy lifestyle, and empowering others to do the same.
Now, Natalie’s mission is to inspire people to be aware of toxins in the environment and how to detox their body and home.
A Diamond Wellness Advocate with doTERRA International as
She credits Kevin Trudeau’s “Natural Cures They Don’t Want
a Certified Essential Oil Specialist for nearly seven years, this
You to Know About” and Chris Wark’s “Chris Beat Cancer” with
petite brunette and self-described optimist is your neighbor.
her initial foray into the subject. She learned toxins contribute to
Married for 22 years and mother to three teenagers, Natalie is
disease, which she points out literally translates into “our bodies
also a professional singer and emcee.
not being at ease” and how we are bombarded with chemicals in
She is the first to admit that she never took her health seriously
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growing up. She was part of the TV dinner and Pop-Tarts generation that ate junk food, canned food, and fast food. Her first glimpse into the world of sickness came at the expense of her parents, and with it the desire to learn more about toxins and how they affect our health.
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our food, cleaning supplies, beauty products and even news (what
Body Support and Detox Kicker ~ Add fresh lemon juice to 8
Natalie calls emotional toxins). Natalie’s battle cry – Reduce Your
ounces of warm water first thing in the morning to detox, rehydrate,
Toxic Load – grew from two inspirational quotes, Dr. Mehmet Oz:
alkalize the body, kickstart your digestive system, gently cleanse
“Your genetics load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger,” and
your liver, and promote clear skin.
Maya Angelou’s “When we know better, we do better.” Rid of the Dirty Five ~ Eliminate or reduce foods with artificial colors, Natalie has helped thousands of clients make better lifestyle
artificial flavors, preservatives, corn syrup, and hydrogenated oils.
choices to reduce their toxic load through a holistic approach where natural, organic products and essential oils are part of the
DIY Home Cleaners ~ Create eco-friendly, all-natural cleaning
wellness puzzle. Knowing how to best start detoxing our bodies and
solutions with baking soda, vinegar, Castile soap, and essential
homes can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Natalie agreed to share some
oils. Natalie’s FAVORITE All-Purpose Cleaner: 1 cup of white vin-
simple detox tips that will yield almost immediate substantial benefits.
egar, 10 drops lemon essential oil, and 1 tablespoon of OnGuard Concentrated Cleaner.
Drink More Water ~ Water flushes out toxins. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces daily.
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“Our community engagement comes from the heart. It’s not only part of the Subaru brand promise, making the community a better place is in the DNA of the Findlay Automotive group,” added Hughes. Subaru’s pledge to give back goes above and beyond their support of national and local charities. They are also committed to protecting the environment through their Subaru Loves IT’S NOT JUST A DONATION. It’s a promise. The Subaru
the Earth initiative. Along with their retailers across the coun-
Love Promise is Subaru’s vision to show love and respect to
try, Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for
all people at every interaction with Subaru and to be a positive
future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real,
force in their communities, with donations from initiatives like
meaningful commitments to these goals. All Subaru products
the Subaru Share the Love® Event, and with actions that set an
are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants. From
example for others to follow.
educating the public on small actions with big benefits to
Since 2008, Subaru’s Share the Love Event has given back
their current large-scale National Park Zero-Landfill initiative,
nearly $200 million to charities nationwide. Locally, Subaru of
Subaru works with local and national organizations to help
Las Vegas partnered with Red Rock Search & Rescue as their
preserve and protect our environment. In addition, Subaru
legacy hometown charity in 2013 and has donated a total of
currently offers Partial Zero Emission Vehicles, which provide
$194,738.31 to the organization including more than $35,000
significant smog-reducing environmental benefits and their
raised between November 19, 2020 and January 4, 2021.
first all-electric vehicle is set to launch in 2022.
For every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased during the Share the Love Event, Subaru donates $250 to a char-
Learn more about Red Rock Search & Rescue,
ity of the buyer’s choice. While there are several national
by visiting RedRockSAR.org and on ways Subaru
charities to choose from, Red Rock Search & Rescue is
gives back at subaruoflasvegas.com.
frequently selected by Las Vegans. Red Rock Search & Rescue assists families and local agencies by providing manpower to search for missing or lost individuals any time of the day or night. Founded in 2012 when hiker Ron Kirk went missing in Calico Basin, Red Rock Search & Rescue formed to help families search for their missing and lost loved ones. The organization is made up of approximately 200 highly skilled and
“ Subaru owners are ver y engaged with the outdoors . You ’ll f ind them hik ing , c amping, and sk iing. We want to have their backs should they ever need to be found,” said Bur ton Hughes , G eneral Manager Subaru of L as Vegas .
trained volunteers from all walks of life, such as retired military, paramedics, off duty police officers, firefighters, and people with a heart for giving back to their community, and someone is on standby 24/7/365 to assist families who need their help, free of charge. In addition to their significant financial contribution, Subaru of Las Vegas has given back to Red Rock Search & Rescue in other ways including vehicle donations, and many of the staff members at Subaru of Las Vegas have even volunteered their time to Red Rock Search & Rescue.
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WATE R S M ART
LIVI N G A DESERT LIFESTYLE REALITY ARTICLE PATRANYA BHOOLSUWAN PHOTOGRAPHY SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY
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W
HEN YOU THINK OF LAS VEGAS, THE TERM EXCESS
MAY COME TO MIND WITH OUR ENDLESS OPTIONS FOR HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND (IN MORE NORMAL TIMES) ENTERTAINMENT. But over the last 20 years, this city has also become known for what it lacks, in a big way: water. “We are living in a historic drought. It’s serious. We have to address it, and we have been for many years” said Bronson Mack, outreach manager for Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). Since 1999, The SNWA has put a lot of hard work and dollars into its water conservation efforts. This has made our region a recognized
“The core issue is we live in the driest desert in North America,” said Warden. “We have to acknowledge that as a community. And we also know that we live in a continuous drought. So, we need to work together to play our cards right and to continue to grow as a community.” leader, both nationally and internationally, as a water smart community. But Mack says there’s still a lot more work to be done. “We have removed 197 million square feet of turf in the last 2 decades. We have offered both residents and homeowner associations rebates to promote water smart landscaping,” said Mack. “But despite all this, we still face pushbacks, including from a number of HOAs and commercial businesses that insist their residents and customers still want to see turf on their properties. And we know for a fact, for most people, that’s just not the case. Just ask yourself, do you decide where to get groceries or who to go to for your dentist based on their grass?” SNWA hopes master planned communities like Summerlin can be an example to other communities across the valley by replacing grass streetscapes and medians with water smart landscaping. In 2003, SNWA implemented strict Water Smart conservation guidelines on a community-wide basis that limited or prohibited grass in new development. This meant that homeowners could no longer plant turf in their front yards, CONTINUED >
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WATER & WOODS (CONTINUED) just in small useable areas in the backyards. Also, the community is continuing to replace older existing turf landscapes with desert friendly plant materials. Tom
Warden,
Howard
Hughes
Corporation Senior Vice President of Community
&
Government
Relations,
serves on the SNWA’s Water Conservation Coalition. He said Summerlin needed to invest big capital on the front end in order to see the water saving benefits now and down the road. “The core issue is we live in the driest desert in North America,” said Warden. “We have to acknowledge that as a community. And we also know that we live in a continuous drought. So, we need to work together to play our cards right and to continue to grow as a community.” Right now, two of the key Water Smart landscaping projects underway in Summerlin are replacing decorative turf around Summerlin Parkway, which was put in back in the early 1990’s, and at entrances to neighborhoods in the Paseos Village. They instead are utilizing desert landscaping which, just along the Summerlin Parkway alone, could save roughly 5 million gallons of water a year. Part of Summerlin’s efforts to cut water usage is investing in smart irrigation controllers and taking advantage of the rebates for that technology from the SNWA. This technology can help both residents and large properties save water and money by automatically adjusting water schedules to align with the current weather. Warden said in Summerlin South, where the smart irrigation controllers were added to the common areas, they have reduced water consumption in total by 38 million gallons.
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“We think this is the future. It’s about
“This campaign has done really well. The
sustainability and it’s about education,” said
measure for us is if people are recalling the
Warden. “Water conservation is like a master
ads,” said Mack. “These ads are very short, just
plan. It’s a living document, a living issue. It
15 seconds long, but people love them. They
continues to evolve and every day we are
remember them and that translates into higher
making progress.”
compliance with water restrictions.”
Aside from master planned communities,
The public service announcements hard
the SNWA is also working with local sports
hitting yet friendly reminders are just in time
celebrity, Vegas Golden Knights’ Ryan
for spring and summer when homeowners
Reaves, to drive home the water conser-
should be double checking and adjusting their
vation message. The “Reality Check” cam-
watering clocks.
paign has been a success since it launched
“Water conservation is important specif-
in 2019. The ads feature Reaves as the “water
ically because it’s a desert out there,” said
conservation enforcer” who uses his “hard
Vegas Golden Knight and SNWA Water
hitting style” he’s known for on the ice to get
Conservation Enforcer Ryan Reaves. “We all
homeowners to understand they could face
need water to survive and conserving water
big fines if they don’t follow mandatory water
protects our supply, so we have the ability
restrictions throughout the year.
to use it when we need to. To protect your
“It continues to evolve and every day we are making progress.”
CONTINUED >
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WATER & WOODS (CONTINUED) neighbors in Summerlin and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley, please be water smart.” According to the SNWA, based on some projections the level of Lake Mead could drop another 15 feet in 2021. Lake levels have fallen 130 feet since 2000 due to the Colorado River system facing the worst drought in the basin’s recorded history. Southern Nevada relies on the Colorado River for 90 percent of its water supply. Despite the environmental challenge, Mack says all of us can do our part to help keep our precious water resource available for years to come. He said because of aggressive water conservation efforts over the last 2 decades, the community used 24 billion gallons less water now than back in 2002 despite a population increase of more than 700,000 people. “The community has grown, and we are using less water today,” said Mack. “That’s proof that being water smart pays off. Water smart is money smart and the water we save today can be stored for future. We currently have eight years’ worth of water reserve for Southern Nevada. And the more we compound on our practice, the more we have reliable supply for years into the future for our children and grandchildren.”
“Water conservation is important specifically because it’s a desert out there,” said Vegas Golden Knight and SNWA Water Conservation Enforcer Ryan Reaves. “We all need water to survive and conserving water protects our supply, so we have the ability to use it when we need to. To protect your neighbors in Summerlin and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley, please be water smart.”
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FINANCIAL BUZZ INVESTING IN COMPANIES THAT LEAD IN ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)
ARTICLE PAUL KUHN PHOTOGRAPHY CHEZARAY PHOTOGRAPHY
E S G I N V E S T I NG :
F O C U S O N P O R T F O LI O G R O W T H , S TA B I LI T Y, A N D S U S TA I N A B I LI T Y
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE ACTING WITH THEIR INVESTMENT DOLLARS BY PUTTING THE PLANT FIRST, RAISING SUSTAINABILITY AS THE CRITICAL DRIVER FOR BUSINESS, CORPORATE STEWARDSHIP, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. As a financial advisor for 8 years, I’ve seen how ESG Investing involves screening for additional criteria when choosing investments. While keeping growth of a portfolio a priority and evaluating corporate policies related to environmental matters such as climate change and pollution, social matters including diversity and ethics, and governance, for
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example leadership style and transparency, we are
I believe the companies that will be leading us into the future
able to direct investments towards companies that
will be the ones that adopt the practices and philosophies that are
prioritize growth with a conscience.
more humane and sustainable. As awareness of business prac-
In the past, it was assumed that ESG investing
tices grow, bottom line profits are not enough. Companies must
would ease your conscience but may also compro-
evolve and the guidelines put in place by the ESG movement will
mise investment results. Fortunately, research now
help to determine exactly what that direction looks like. With a
suggests you do not have to choose between com-
greater emphasis on living according to their values, investors are
petitive returns and your ethics. Your assets can
increasingly ready to take a stand with their investment choices.
keep pace with the market, while making the world
As ESG becomes a common practice, and more investors insist
a more sustainable place in the process, leading to
on ESG data in their investments, a positive feedback mechanism
greater fulfillment for all parties involved.
will be created. Attracting and retaining investors will require
Investors and advisors alike have a responsibility
companies to take steps to improve their ESG profiles resulting in
to consider the carbon footprint of their portfolio.
better outcomes for employees, customers, and the environment.
The goal of building wealth to last generations
I always tell my clients that if they are curious about ESG
doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality of
investing, and how their current portfolio measures up, the tools
life for our children’s children.
are available to screen current holdings and rate them accord-
Adding an element of ESG awareness to
ing to ESG standards. I recommend adjustments that can
healthy portfolios allows individuals to feel good
help to align holdings with your moral and ethical standards.
about moving the needle on the sustainability of
Portfolio growth, stability, AND sustainability - you CAN have it
our planet and quality of life worldwide.
by adding ESG to your plan.
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“WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT THE WORLD THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE GROWING UP IN, AND MAY EVENTUALLY RAISE THEIR OWN CHILDREN IN, IT’S EMPOWERING TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO DIRECT ASSETS TOWARD COMPANIES WHO SHARE THE ESG PRIORITIES.”
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There are no guarantees that any investment objectives will be achieved. ESG Investments may be subject to additional risks because social criteria may exclude securities, so investors may forgo some market opportunities available to those that don’t use these criteria. ESG investing may also take into consideration factors beyond traditional financial information to select securities, which could result in relative investment performance deviating from other strategies or broad market benchmarks. This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or investment strategy. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor’s objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her financial professionals. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time and cannot be guaranteed. Paul Kuhn CRPC®, Waddell & Reed, Inc., 702-904-7544, pkuhn@wradvisors.com
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APRIL
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
THROUGHOUT MONTH
Come show your undying support for our home team as they play their home opening series against the Reno Aces at the Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin. milb.com/las-vegas
EARTH DAY MURAL Earth
Day
by
visiting
Downtown Summerlin this month and submit your “Act of Love for the Earth” via social media by posting on the mural displayed near H&M. summerlin.com
THROUGHOUT MONTH SPRING OIL PAINTING CLASSES ART 2 art District @ Tivoli Village
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DIY
UNLV HONORS JAZZ TRIO CONCERT
and incorporate essential oils into self-
ative heart. Join ART 2 art and instructor Jenny Baham for an oil painting class, and get those creative juices flowing. Class themes include: Flowers, Garden,
Aromatherapy
Bracelets
&
Emotional Healing to balance chakras. Learn to eliminate toxic fragrances
Virtually Live from the UNLV Performing
care and home. Join Natalie Carson,
Arts Center
Essential Oil Specialist, to learn about
Tune in to watch the UNLV Jazz Trio
the power of essential oils to lift mood
as they perform live for you virtually in
and how they can impact your body,
the comfort of your home. The trio is
mind, and spirit in a positive way.
led by professor David Loeb and was a
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winner in the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival College Combo Division in both 2018 and 2020. Free, but RSVP required. unlv.edu/pac
Spring's colorful blooms inspire the cre-
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Location provided with your RSVP.
Learn about the impact of ESG investing - investing in companies that lead
Suncoast Casino
in environmental, social and gover-
Older adults, caregivers, and their fam-
nance (ESG) - and how to integrate it
ilies are welcome to this year's 2021
into your financial portfolio for growth
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Senior Expo. The free event will provide
and stability. Additional eco-related
education on Health & Wellness and
speakers and complimentary lunch
PAINT THE TOWN RED FOR JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LAS VEGAS
Caregiving Options. There will be live
provided. For your safety, seating is
entertainment, prizes and giveaways for
limited. RSVP required by April 21 to
attendees; for those who can't attend
Paul
Virtual Charity Gala
in person, there is now a virtual vendor
pkuhn@wradvisors.com.
The Junior League of Las Vegas, an
component. Join for a day of fun and
organization of women committed to
education! seniorexpo.vegas
Landscape, and more! Prices start at $39. art2art.gallery
promoting voluntarism and developing the potential of women, will honor Sally Rycroft as the recipient of the Lifetime Community Achievement Award and Patricia Mulroy as the recipient of the
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Kuhn
CRPC®, 702-904-7544,
MAY 1 THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOPE GALA & VIRTUAL EVENT Palazzo Ballroom @ the Venetian
Sunset Park
St. Jude's Ranch for Children, a com-
Put on an all white outfit and head
munity of hope and healing, will hold
down to Sunset Park for the Festival
"There's No Place Like Hope," a micro-
15-20
of Colors! By the end of the day, your
gala in-person and virtual event to ben-
colorful clothes will be as bright as you
efit abused and neglected children. The
LAS VEGAS AVIATORS: AVIATORS VS. ACES
are. The event will have "Interactive
event will include entertainment, silent
Dance, Live Mantra Bands, DJ's, Yoga
auction, cocktail reception, 3-course
Teachers, Cuisine, Free Hugs, and
dinner, and after party with staggered
Las Vegas Ballpark
Lotsa Love." Kids 12 and under are
start and end times and an in-home vir-
Take me out to the ballgame! The Las
free. festivalofcolorsusa.com
tual option. stjudesranch.org
Florence Lee Jones Humanitarian Award. Join the virtual festivities at jllv.org
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DIY AROMATHERAPY BRACELETS & EMOTIONAL HEALING Enchanted Forest Reiki Center
Downtown Summerlin
Celebrate
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FOOD & WINE
S U P P O R T I N G YO U R L O C A L FA R M E R S M A R K E T H E LP S S AV E T H E P L A N E T TAKING IN SOME FRESH AIR AND CHATTING WITH YOUR
FARMERS MARKETS
NEIGHBORS AT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET IS ALWAYS A
PROVIDE MORE THAN JUST
GREAT TIME. With nearby weekly options at Downtown Summerlin (Saturdays 9AM-2PM) and Tivoli Village’s Fresh52 Farmers Market
FRESH, COLORFUL PRODUCE
(Fridays 3PM-8PM and Saturdays 10AM-3PM), you are sure to leave happy, a little sun-kissed, and with a variety of beautiful fruits, veggies, nuts, honey, or eggs. However, in addition to the health benefits of enjoying fresh, often organically grown produce, there are a number of environmental reasons to support your local farmers markets:
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REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT
Your food travels long distances to get to your local grocery store. Purchasing from local farmers dramatically reduces the travel time and carbon footprint of your food, while arriving to your plate sooner and fresher.
02
REDUCED CHEMICAL RUNOFF
Three out of 4 farmers market farmers grow organic produce without harmful chemicals or pesticides. By following organic practices, farmers reduce soil pollution, preserve land, and keep harmful chemicals out of your body.
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S U S TA I N A B L E P R A C T I C E S
Your local farmers market allows small to mid-sized
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FLOURISH C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N
When you visit your local farmers market, you are able to speak directly to the source of your food. Not only do you engage with members of your community, you have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of the food you are consuming and learn new ways you can help our environment.
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HELP FIGHT C L I M AT E C H A N G E
Local farmers use smaller pieces of land, avoiding
farmers to provide quality products without worry-
large-scale destruction of commercial land. These
ing about extra overhead. Creating a win-win situ-
farmers are more likely to utilize man-power instead
ation where you receive great products and small
of industrial equipment, thus avoiding excessive use
businesses receive your direct support.
of fossil fuels contributing to climate change.
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