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Thrive PHX working to energize green community
Thrive PHX is here to energize the green community in Phoenix by creating education and awareness, activating conscious Phoenicians and providing resources for further green living. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Green
Tagged eco-friendly, Greater Phoenix, green, sustainability, sustainable, thrive phx
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Earth Day 2012 – Celebrate Your Planet!
TweetHopefully this wonderful Spring weather inspires you to enjoy the outdoors, and appreciate our Earth and everything it offers us. If you’re seeking to celebrate our planet (or want to learn about ways to protect it), check out this list … Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, earth day, eco-friendly, Greater Phoenix, green, organic, sustainability, sustainable, Tucson & Southern Arizona
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Create a Wildlife Habitat in Your Own Backyard
Despite the winter storm that just passed through Arizona, the calendar announced Tuesday that spring has officially sprung. This means it’s time to grab the gardening gloves and weed-removal devices and get started on beautifying your landscape. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses
Tagged arte verde, backyard, certified wildlife habitat, garden, gardening, landscape, landscaping, member spotlight, sustainable, yard
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Students Leading the Way to Sustainability
TweetFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kimber Lanning kimber@localfirstaz.com 602-312-4203 Danielle Smithdsmith3@phxhs.k12.az.us 602-764-7000 Katie Larkin larkin@phxhs.K12.az.us 602-764-7000 Camelback High School organizing LOCO FOR LOCAL campaign to encourage sustainable local economy Phoenix, Arizona (March 5th, 2011) – As with environmental sustainability, the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Greater Phoenix, In The News, Press Releases, Restaurants & Dining, Shift Arizona
Tagged camelback, high, local, loco for local, school, spartans, sustainability, sustainable
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New Year resolutions for living local!
Tweet New Years – the magical time of year when we all pledge to erase our mistakes of the past and get our lives moving in the right direction. And while some of our resolutions may not make it to the … Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift, Arizona, Economics, Financial, Local First Movement
Tagged diet, dieting, finance, finances, green, health, healthy, local, museum, museums, new year's eve, organize, organizing, resolution, sustainable
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Shopping Local: A Proven Economic Model
TweetIn the time I’ve worked for Local First Arizona I’ve come across many, many studies in my research that point to the benefits of supporting local business and dispel many of the myths disseminated by the large corporations or just … Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift, Economics, Local First Movement
Tagged Economics, economy, procurement, report, retail, studies, study, sustainability, sustainable
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