Whether it’s educating attendees of green and sustainability in the workplace or the speakers’ efforts to educate public and private entities of sustainability in their community, “education” was the buzzword…
As one of the earliest pioneers of sustainability in the Valley, Valley Forward has had an Arizona presence for 42 years. The organization’s focus on land use and open space,…
Crescordia Awards spotlight those making a difference in our communities The U.S. 60 Gonzales Pass widening project has earned the coveted President’s Award (Best of Show) in Valley Forward’s 31st…
Valley Forward’s 31st annual Environmental Excellence Awards program, held in partnership with SRP for the tenth consecutive year, announced its winners at The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. More than…
Willow Bend Center Provides Environmental Education to Flagstaff Residents If you had to pedal a bicycle to produce the energy needed to run the computer you were on right now,…
Arizona State University is making headlines yet again for its innovative, green technology programs. This time, Arbsource, a spin-out company from Arizona State University, is the winner of the Rocky…
Most everyone knows Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is an economic engine for the state, but the actual numbers are nothing short of staggering. One of the 10 busiest airports…
Planting shade trees around your home can save you up to $50 per year on your energy bill, and with the APS Shade Tree program, “shaded walls can be 9°…
In the desert, water is scarce, and water and sewer charges can really add up. The City of Phoenix has partnered with numerous water conservation associations to stay in the…
Saint-Gobain is opening its first North American solar mirror manufacturing plant in Goodyear, Ariz. The manufacturing plant will benefit both the Arizona environment as well as the economy — expecting…
Arizona Forward Enhances Awareness of Arizona’s Park Issues Arizonans value their parks and open space, consistently ranking them as key quality of life indicators. A recent survey conducted of residents…
Phoenix and Arizona Sustainability: How does Arizona fare when it comes to being green? The Good, the Bad and the Dirty It seems like every week there’s a new list…
