A Tucson favorite that's been serving up homemade frozen yogurt for over 25 years has gone Green by becoming Arizona Green Business Certified. Frozen Delight owners Cleo & Jose Terrazas pride themselves on opening one of the first frozen yogurt shops in Tucson, and now they are one of the first to implement innovative solutions that make the business more sustainable.

Arizona homeowners can enjoy a lush yard without high water bills. Professional photographer Martha Retallick chronicles the creation of her rainwater-fed desert oasis in a new book, “City Nature.”

A group of 6 businesses and community partners met on March 17th to present their sustainable projects and graduate from the first-ever Verde Valley Green Business Bootcamp Cohort!

7 Businesses and nonprofits from Maricopa County and southern Arizona recently graduated from Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp, launching projects that will realize cost-savings and conservation of limited natural resources.

From May to July 2023, Local First Arizona will work with Tucson retailers to solve one environmental challenge ― moving beyond the plastic retail bag.

The Bring Your Own Bag pilot will debut in two American cities, Tucson and Denver, as part of a larger “Beyond the Bag” initiative.

The goal is simple ― to enable a broader cultural shift towards shoppers bringing their own bags from home.

The Heart & Soil People’s Garden in South Phoenix is part of a movement to replace food deserts with thriving urban farms on previously vacant and underutilized land.

Let’s celebrate entrepreneurs who are future-proofing their business while building their neighborhoods and communities’ resilience by participating in Cohort 10 of SCALE UP!! 6 business owners learned new strategies to realize significant cost savings by making their business operations more sustainable.

Arizona tribal nations will soon begin investing more than $5 million from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize their electrical grids and prevent outages.

Tribes and rural communities can receive free help from Local First Arizona to apply for millions of additional dollars available under the law.

The only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States, America Recycles Day, held on and around November 15, educates and encourages individuals on:

We are excited to announce Drink Me Tea Room, No Harm No Cow, Downtown Tempe Authority, and Sole Sports Running Zone as the latest businesses to become certified. Read on to learn about who they are and how supporting these businesses supports a vibrant and sustainable economy in Arizona

Recent reports show that two-thirds of travelers want to support their destination’s recovery and see their money go back into the local communities they visit. Local First Arizona (LFA) and Visit Tucson are making it easier than ever before.

We plan to celebrate the upcoming Fall Fest this November 5th by upping our sustainability game. With our love for our home state comes the responsibility to ensure it is protected for generations to come. Find out how you can help us put environmental sustainability at the forefront for this event!

Literacy Connects has served the Tucson community for 11 years, providing a place where anyone can learn, create, and access opportunities. As part of their vision, they emphasize the value of transformational learning and collaborative relationships and understand the interconnectedness of community and environmental wellbeing, as evidenced by their recent hosting of two Tucson Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Community Dialogues in partnership with Living Streets Alliance, the City of Tucson, and Local First Arizona. Read on to learn more about how these collaborative, nuanced conversations went.

In 2022, it's more important than ever to invest in local self-reliance, ensuring Arizonans thrive for years to come. The businesses who have graduated in the 9th cohort of SCALE UP are clearing the path ahead! Join us in celebrating and congratulating these businesses and their innovative sustainability projects.

Calling local businesses: do you have a community or sustainability project in mind? We can connect you to experts and resources to help you get started. The next cohort of SCALE UP begins August 23, 2022!

Nick Wayne has been serving up craft cocktails using molecular mixology to tipplers in Tucson since 2015. Now he's ready to serve Downtown's public planters with rainwater on tap from HighWire Lounge's brand new 1,600 gallon rainwater harvesting system. This is one of many initiatives HighWire owner Nick Wayne is taking on to conserve Arizona's most precious resource. Read on to learn how he is helping to lead the charge in creating a resilient and self-sustaining Downtown Tucson.

In 2022, it’s more important than ever to invest in our local self-reliance and make sure Arizona will thrive for years to come. The businesses who have graduated in SCALE UP Cohorts 7 and 8 know this and are clearing the path ahead! Join us in celebrating and congratulating these businesses and their innovative sustainability projects.

We are excited to announce the latest businesses to become certified through the Arizona Green Business Program. Read on to discover Local First Arizona members MISGIF and Company Eco: two businesses whose sourcing and operating standards prioritize clean air, zero waste, water conservation, and sustaining livable communities for generations to come.