Sustainability Alliance
2017 Annual Report and Plans for 2018
Core representatives (2017)
AFFILIATES: �Sedona Chamber�World Survival Foundation�City of Sedona�Healthy World Sedona
Also collaborating with ASU, NAU, �Red Rock Ranger Station and connected to SEDI, VVREO, Local First AZ and �AZ Forward.
CLIMATE/ENERGY
FOOD/HUNGER
NATURE/NATURAL RESOURCES
RECYCLING/�MATERIALS RECOVERY
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Business (2017)
Now have 37 org’s certified including:�- City of Sedona (Bronze) �- Town of Clarkdale (Silver)
Categories include:
“Certification through the Alliance has led to a sale to certified member, Carolyn Martin, and a nicely developing partnership with ChocolaTree!
—Bonnie Lane Designs
Community (2017)
Published data on endangered/invasive species and stream water quality
Conducted Sustainability Assessment for �City of Sedona using Business Certification
Spoke at numerous events including Garden Club, NAZVOA
"I would recommend the assessment to anyone interested in advancing sustainable practices. The process is easy and simple to complete. The best part is we are left with good practical information on where we are already strong and tips on how we can improve our commitment to sustainability."
—Justin Clifton, Sedona City Manager
Education (2017)
Sustainability in Schools Symposium sold out
Working with ASU on teacher event
Helping Verde Valley School with sustainability report and associated data
Showcased Sustainability in Schools game at EarthFest
"I learned a lot and look forward to implementing some of these things in my school."
—Charles A. Mentken, Northpoint Academy
Plans for 2018
BUSINESS
Grow to 70 certifications
Make video to promote certified businesses
Plan to connect certified businesses
COMMUNITY
Coordinating Earth Day Regional Extravaganza
Explore relationship with NAU and indicators
Support Sedona’s plans
EDUCATION
Symposium scheduled for June 11, 2018
Help ASU create a complementary event in 2019