- A PDF containing the listed
websites can be downloaded by selecting this PDF icon.Here we provide information on sustainable living in Arizona. Not only can you help save the environment, but most of these ideas will save you money. Additionally many times there are government incentives in the form of tax breaks.
- A PDF containing the listed
websites can be downloaded by selecting this PDF icon.
Resources in our local community for living greener.
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ArtCentrics Garden Page |
Local yard gardener and advice |
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Transition Network |
A Transition Initiative (which could be a town, village, university or island etc) is a community-led response to the pressures of climate change, fossil fuel depletion and increasingly, economic contraction. |
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Fresh Off The Vine |
Community garden (Friends in Gasca Gardens) in Tempe at the southeast corner of Warner and Bonarden |
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Rio Salado Permaculture Guild |
Our Vision: To co-create a positive transition from unsustainable oil-based living to a sustainable regenerative lifestyle. To be a part of the global Permaculture and Transition Movement creating a future of interconnectedness and peace. |
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Chow Locally |
Chow Locally is an online marketplace for you to connect with the best local foods available. You will be amazed at the incredible variety of delicious, fresh foods your community has to offer! Discover your local farmers and ranchers, learn how they produce the foods you and your family eat, and get ready to taste the difference! |
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Gilbert Farmers Market |
Saturdays 7am to 11am in downtown Gilbert |
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Open Green Map
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Green Living Sites in your local community. A map system that lets you discover green living options and businesses in your area. Find things like farmers markets, neighborhood gardens, transportation and more. |
http://www.opengreenmap.org/home
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FreeCycle |
FREE: Great idea, All stuff here is free. If you have something you want to give or get for free, you announce it here with your crossroad information, and interested persons will contact you and coordinate a pickup. GREAT STUFF and very LOCAL. |
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Culture Pass |
FREE: Get passes from the library for local museums, zoos, and many other local educational destinations. |
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Sustainability Town Hall |
Channel 8 Sustainability Channel |
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Chandler Public Library |
The Chandler library |
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Phoenix Digital Library |
FREE: Check out audio books, eBooks, and videos. All you need is a valid Chandler library card |
http://phoenix.lib.overdrive.com
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Fruit Trees |
Deciduous Fruit & Nuts for the Low Desert Study performed by the University of Arizona |
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Gardening |
What to plant in Arizona |
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Nursery |
Great resource for fruit plants that work in AZ |
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Native Seeds Search |
Native Seeds of the southwest Great low water needs, and healthy |
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Xeriscape |
Learn about Xeriscape in Arizona |
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USDA - The Peoples Garden |
A collaborative effort of over 400 local and national organizations all working together to establish community and school gardens across the country. |
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Bountiful Baskets |
Get Fresh veggies and fruit for lots less, organic available also. Lots of locations throughout the valley. |
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Local Farm Coop |
Desert Roots Farm, Community Supported Agriculture Buy local produce |
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Local Farm Coop |
Superstition Farm - a Dairy and Egg Coop |
Provided below are links to various sites that provide information on saving water and energy. The Federal government provides tax incentives to install solar panels, solar hot water heaters, and energy efficient house componentes (windows and doors).
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Home Energy Saver |
Home Energy Saver - Audit your home to determine how to best save energy/money |
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Energy Savers Blog |
The Energy Savers Blog provides a place for consumers to learn about and discuss energy efficiency and renewable technologies at home, on the road, and in the workplace. |
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One Block Off the Grid |
Get estimate of cost of solar, and purchase with other people to get bulk discounts. |
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Arizona Goes Solar |
Information on energy savings program here in Arizona. This is a must-visit site if you are considering solar. |
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SRP Water |
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Water Conservation |
Water Conservation in Arizona, Xeriscape and many other water conservation resources |
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American Solar |
Business website: Solar panel sales and installation |
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Solar City |
Business website: Solar panel sales and lease plans If you cant afford the large capital required to outright buy your own solar panels lease them and still save on electricity. |
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EarthEasyShop |
Business website: Water conservation devices |
http://eartheasy.com/shop/water_save.htm
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Rain Barrels |
Business website: Large Capacity (108 gallons) rain barrels |
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Harvest H2O |
Website has lots of information about rainwater collection |
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Electric Cars |
Electric Cars guide |
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PluginCars |
PluginCars website give information about the current plug-in cars in the US market |
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The EV Project |
Find out how to participate in the Electric Vehicle project here in Arizona. |
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Efficient Windows Collaborative |
Non-Profit Organization setup to help you determine how to get the best windows/doors for your house |
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Valley Metro |
Bus and Light Rail in the Phoenix metro area |
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Share the Ride |
Carpool in the Phoenix metro area |
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Project Gutenberg |
FREE: eBooks of various formats - Thousands of books |
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Gazelle |
Cash for your electronics, Free recycle for many electronics |
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Energy Circle |
Energy Circle aims to be the best place for gathering the information you need on good, cost-effective energy efficient products. We'll give you the 411 on sensible, realistic and money-saving steps for your home, and provide access to the best products on the market |
