Animal Rescue Volunteer is Hero to Homeless Pets

Bill Jacobs and Victor a terrier mix, waiting for his "forever home" at Sun Valley Animal Shelter. By Rosalie Capri ~ When Bill Jacobs retired from his electrical engineering career several years ago, he knew he wanted to spend his free days making a difference in the lives of homeless animals—and that’s exactly what he has done. Jacobs turned his passion... Read More

Going Green Globally

By Laurie Brackett ~ Are customers in less developed countries more interested in green consumables than Americans? Based on ImagePower Global Green Brands Survey, there is a leveling off of American consumers’ intentions to spend more on green products over the next year. Other countries such a China, Brazil and India are seeing a trend towards more spending... Read More

Discover Why Turning Global Environmental Preservation Into a Business Is Critical

By Michael Chadd ~ In understanding how to turn global environmental preservation into a business we must first understand why it is so important to take global environmental action. I just read an alarming article today, the article stated that we are heading backwards on green house gas emissions after 20 years or more of attempting to limit them. We actually had... Read More

Western Lands and Communities, a joint venture of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Sonoran Institute

Western Lands and Communities, a joint venture of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Sonoran Institute, has created a new web-based resource to help guide growth for cities and towns in the West. The online planning toolkit and database, known as the Successful Communities Online Toolkit information exchange, or SCOTie, is a clearinghouse of the latest model... Read More

Farm To Table Favorites

Article by Kate McClendon ~ My husband, Sean and I got to spend another wonderful evening at FnB in Old Town Scottsdale. FnB stands for Food-and-Beverage, and they definitely deliver on the name. For those of you who remember Sea Saw, you will be happy to know that Charlene Badman and Pavle Milic have settled into the same space with their own version of culinary... Read More

Tips For Finding and Choosing a Green, Eco -Friendly Home

Green homes, or eco homes, have become a hot commodity. That is not to say that they are trends that will pass in time and ultimately lose value. The situation is actually quite the opposite. These homes have great resale value and will become even more popular as our planet’s resources become depleted. Because eco homes are relatively new, however, it can... Read More

Scrapmetal Magic: 3R Solarville exhibit shines at the Arizona Science Center

Scrapmetal Magic: 3R Solarville exhibit shines at the Arizona Science Center Can you have any more fun than skulking around junkyards for salvageable stuff, and making money doing it? Enter a local fabrication company who specializes in the three R’s – reuse, repurpose and recycle. They are refreshingly eco-centric across virtually every aspect of their business. Columnist... Read More

Beckets Table: Coming Together for a Little Love

by Kate McClendon When Chef Justin Beckett and his wife Michelle partnered with restaurant owners Scott and Katie Stevens, they wanted to create a space that felt as warm and inviting as being in their homes. They took to heart the idea of being a part of the community, both to its local neighbors and the greater society, and invites you to “Come Together” as you... Read More

NCLE: Save Our Schools Event Mesa-May 31-June1

  Dual audience conference by design – programs specific to Higher Education and K-12 Schools. This conference, the first educational facilities event under NCLE's  Save our Schools education reform initiative, will proactively address ways schools can realize efficiencies, find funding, save money and reinvest those savings back into the schools – ... Read More

City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Innovative Green Built Projects-June 2

Innovative Green Built Projects in the Cave Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale Areas Granite Reef Senior Center Learn about local innovative projects that excel from the synergistic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable resources, water efficiency and climatic responsive design. Kevin and Doug Edwards are recognized leaders in the green building industry.  They... Read More