TEP- GreenWatts Program

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Hi, I’m “Sunny” the GreenWatt.

I work to preserve the environment for future generations by using natural sunlight to generate green electricity. Renewable electricity is energy created from natural resources such as the sun, wind and landfill gas.

The GreenWatts Program lets you support renewable energy for as little as $2.00 per month. For every GreenWatt you adopt, TEP will create 20 kilowatt hours of electricity per month from renewable energy resources.

When you join GreenWatts, 100 percent of your contribution goes toward installing solar power systems at community schools and nonprofit organizations in the Tucson area

GreenWatts is part of TEP’s renewable energy portfolio and is an easy way to invest in Arizona’s energy future.

To learn more about TEP’s GreenWatts program go to our website www.tucsonelectric.com/Green/Business/Solar/community.asp

Sustainability and Energy Expo 2009: Building a Better Community - March 6 and 7, 2009

Pima Association of Governments is sponsoring its second alternative energy expo, based on the success of the September 2007 expo. Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, 2009 for this outstanding expo, to be held in Exhibit Hall A at the Tucson Convention Center.

For more information, visit www.tucsonaltenergyexpo.com 

call Sara Hummel Rajca at 792-1093 or srajca@pagnet.org

RUMBA! Re-Used Materials Becoming Art contest and display at the Family Arts Festival, March 29, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tucson Clean & Beautiful calls all students, educators and community groups in the Tucson area to participate in the RUMBA showcase and competition, to be held at the Family Arts Festival, Leo Rich Theater at 260 S. Church Ave. downtown. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade can enter their recycled art pieces in a competition by grade level grouping, to win great prizes! College/University students, community organizations and professional artists are also encouraged to enter items for display, but are not judged or eligible for prizes. Items must be 3-dimensional, no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet to fit on tables, or larger pieces that can be free-standing. Any previously-used material can be used to make recycled art for this contest.

An entry form is available online at www.tucsonaz.gov/tcb/docs/rumba2009.pdf   -

For additional information please contact Beki Quintero at 791-5000

or

rebecca.quintero@tucsonaz.gov

Rammed Earth Developments, Inc.

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We design and construct elegant, energy efficient, masonry homes. The systems we use include rammed earth, adobe, ICF and insulated concrete block. We install solar technology, harvest water, preserve vegetation and use recycled lumber. Our Energy Star qualified houses at the Mercado District will be served by the Modern Streetcar.
802 S. 8th Ave. Tucson, AZ  85701

(520) 623-2784

Email: redinc@rammedearth.com

Website:  www.rammedearth.com

Barrie and Janie Herr, www.GreenHomesTucson.com

We are Realtors with Long Realty, who have been “Green” and promoting pro-environmental practices since the 1980’s - before becoming Realtors in 1992. We will assist you in finding a green home, showcase the green features of a home you want to sell, and/or provide information and resources to make your existing home healthier and more environmentally friendly. Our website, www.GreenHomesTucson.com, features Green Homes currently for sale throughout Tucson, provides information and many links to the resources you need.

Barrie founded and operated the Arizona Waste Exchange in 1989, which kept industrial waste out of our landfills. He is a charter member of Tucson Clean and Beautiful, and in addition to volunteering at Outreach Recycling Centers, has served on their Board. He is the originator of the RUMBA competition - Re-Used Materials Becoming Art - which has gone city wide into schools, and has received Copper Letters from two of Tucson’s Mayors for his never ending volunteer efforts in recycling and waste reduction.

As Accredited Buyer Representatives, Certified Residential Specialist and Associate Broker with Long Realty, we look forward to using our many years of experience in real estate and many years of  experience with environmental concerns to help you buy, sell or improve your home.

Janie Herr, ABR, CRS, e-PRO
Mailto:Janie@TucsonMoves.com
www.TucsonMoves.com
www.GreenHomesTucson.com
PH: 520-235-3973 or 800-453-7653
Fax:520-299-7716
Long Realty Company
1890 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

Jewelry and Fashion Accessory Sale Set for December 6-7.

Take part in a Fashion Accessory Sale sponsored by the local Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson on December 6 and 7. A fine collection of like-new and gently-used costume jewelry (some vintage), purses, scarves, hats, belts, shawls, shoes, gloves, and handcrafted items will be available.

This UU Congregation is a certified Green Sanctuary for practicing sustainable environment principles.  The sale is a fun way to rescue, recycle, and reuse the best its members’ closets have to offer.

Hours: 9 am to 3 pm Saturday, December 6; and 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, December 7.  For more information, call Jane at 572-2011
Address: 3601 West Cromwell Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85741
Directions: From I-10 and Ina go east on Ina Road. Turn left (north) at N. Thornydale and continue 0.75 miles. Turn right (east) onto Cromwell Drive. A fire station is on the corner. Continue to the end of Cromwell and into the parking lot.
Find more information at the UU Church of Northwest Tucson website at www.uucnwt.org.

Gibson, Nakamura & Green

The lawyers at Gibson, Nakamura & Green are dedicated to representing businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. We provide start-up advice to entrepreneurs and assist individuals and existing organizations with leasing, contract enforcement, and acquisition matters. We also guide mature organizations through sales, reorganizations, and liquidations.

In an effort to minimize our environmental impact, we recently relocated to a more energy-efficient and centrally-located office building.  Our building has excellent natural lighting provided by skylights, is landscaped with native Arizona plant life and is centrally located, which minimizes our carbon footprint by encouraging short commute times and bicycling by employees.  We recycle our paper waste and use recycled office products where we can. One of our attorneys, Kristen Green, volunteers for Open Space Bond Campaigns.  Kristen is also a member of The Nature Conservancy, and contributes to the Sonoran Institute.

520-722-2600

www.gnglaw.com

PermaClean Carpet Care & More

 PermaClean Carpet Care & More provides earth frinedly carpet, upholstery, tile grout and air duct cleaning using “Green” cleaning products and methods.

We also offer all types of new flooring with our mobile flooring showroom that comes to you.  We specialize in “Green” flooring products.  Our huge selection of flooring materials like, carpet, tile, stone, laminate, wood and vinyl are priced lower than the ‘big box’ stores and you can choose your flooring right from the comfort of your own home.

We also provide flood and water damage restoration services on a 24/7 basis.

Website: www.PermaCleanCarpetCare.com

520-574-4221

The Body Shop

We are a naturally based, 100% vegetarian company. We provide natural, high quality bath and body, skincare, make-up and aromatherapy products.

Visit our website:  www.thebodyshop.com 

Check out our Myspace!

(520) 745-3708

Sticks and Stones Wood, Metal and Stone Work

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Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets and Furniture in Tucson, Arizona. Bamboo Cabinets, Eco-Friendly Remodeling, and Custom Furniture are our specialty. Our green building projects include Wall Treatments, Natural Stone Tile, Glass Tile, and much more. Matthew Williams, the owner and primary artisan, specializes in using environmentally friendly building materials.

520-882-4742 or visit their website:

www.sticksandstonesworks.com