Health

Affiliated Organizations

Other Local Organizations

  • GMO (genetically modified organisms) Free Project of Tucson
    GMO Free Project of Tucson www.gmofreeprojectoftucson.org Vote with your food dollars. Say NO to GMO! Pick up a copy of the non-GMO shopping guide at New Life Health Center - Speedway/Swan or at New Life Health Center - Ajo/Mission Download one from www.g
  • Tucson Farmers Market
    Tucson Farmer's Market hours, events, favorite vendors, and other info

Local Businesses

  • Greener Lives LLC
    A licensed, full-service interior design firm that specializes in healthy and sustainable interiors
  • Tucson Farmers Market
    Tucson Farmer's Market hours, events, favorite vendors, and other info

Other Resources

  • Beantree Farm
    consulting/design services, education, workshops, tours, permaculture, green building, earth/cob/straw/recycled materials building, integrated passive/active low energy/water community design, local/native foods, food security, educational staycations, na
  • Greener Lives LLC
    A licensed, full-service interior design firm that specializes in healthy and sustainable interiors

Global Organizations

  • Bottled Water Test results, NRDC 1999
  • Institute for Responsible Technology
    A leading spokesperson on the risks of genetically modified (GM) foods, Jeffrey Smith started this organization to promote the responsible use of technology, and stop GM foods and crops through both grassroots and national strategies.
  • Organic Consumers Association
    An online grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability, and on crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair

Articles

  • Learn to Save Money in the Kitchen and Home! - January 26
    On January 26th, Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market will host 2 DIY workshops to help Tucsonans stretch their dollars with homemade soaps and food preservation techniques. From 3 to 4pm, Joyce Speirs from Dragnass Soaps will lead a workshop on homemade laundry detergent. From 4 to 5pm, Tiffany Rose...
  • Ten Good Things About a (Not So) Bad Year
    Ten Good Things About a (Not So) Bad Year Medea Benjamin, CommonDreams I had the privilege of starting out the year witnessing, firsthand, the unfolding of the Egyptian revolution in Tahrir Square. I saw people who had been muzzled their entire lives, especially women, suddenly discovering their collective...
  • The 12 most hopeful trends to build on in 2012
    The 12 most hopeful trends to build on in 2012 Published by YES! Magazine on Sat, 12/31/2011 Original article: http://www.yesmagazine.org/blogs/sarah-van-gelder/12-most-hopeful-trends-to-build-on-in-2012 by Sarah van Gelder Who would have thought that some young people camped out in lower Manhattan...
  • Dreaming New Mexico - Peter Warshall - TEDxABQ video
    Dreaming New Mexico has built a map of pragmatic and visionary solutions to create a more localized and green economy with greater local self-reliance and enhanced prosperity. Peter Warshall is Co-Director of the Bioneers' Dreaming New Mexico Project, and a world-renowned water steward, biodiversity...
  • Monthly Salon - Native Seeds / SEARCH
    FREE at the Native Seeds/SEARCH Store, 3061 N. Campbell Ave. 85719 Bring your juiciest ideas and appetite for mind-watering conversations. The Salons are held every third Monday of the month, and have a little something for anyone who has ever wielded a fork or pitchfork. Our Salon on January 16, 2012...
  • Pima County Food Systems Alliance - Meeting & Potluck - Nov 30
    On November 30th (this Wednesday) from 6-8 pm, there will be a large group meeting of the Pima County Food Systems Alliance (PCFSA) with a potluck at the Sam Lena Library (1607 S. 6th Ave, Tucson; call 520.594.5265 for directions) The Agenda is as follows: Welcome & Introduction (Nick) (5 min; 6:00-6:05) Presentation...
  • Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine
    Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine Sustainable Tucson is a non-profit, grass-roots organization that builds regional resilience and sustainability through awareness raising, community engagement and public/private partnerships. We recognize the need to focus on sustainability within...
  • GMO Free Project Pure Food Happy Hour 11.11.11
    GMO Free Project of Tucson presents Pure Food Happy Hour 11.11.11 Tasty Gluten-Free/Non-GMO/Organic Food that’s good for you - at happy hour prices. Gluten-free/non-GMO info, prizes, mixing & meeting like-minded people. Learn about your gluten free and non-GMO choices in Tucson. Friday, November 11,...
  • Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick & Brad Lancaster - Dec 5-7
    Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick & Brad Lancaster December 5 - 7 in Tucson Note: Dates have changed from those previously advertized. Early registration extended to Oct 30. Early registration cost is $250. Scholarships are available. Learn cutting-edge principles in simple living technology in...
  • Sustainability Lessons for the United States
    How Germany became Europe’s green leader: A look at four decades of sustainable policymaking by Ralph Buehler, Arne Jungjohann, Melissa Keeley, Michael Mehling In Brief Over the last 40 years, all levels of government in Germany have retooled policies to promote growth that is more environmentally...
  • Sprouting: The Art of Gardening in a Jar
    Sprouting: The Art of Gardening in a Jar We are all trying to eat healthier, right? Growing organic sprouts in our own kitchen is an easy, cheap way to improve nutrition. You can quickly grow organic food in your own home by sprouting seeds, beans, grains, or nuts. Easy to learn—In one hour, you...
  • Bean Tree Farm Workshops - Fall 2011
    Here are Bean Tree Farm's workshop listings for fall, 2011, plus a special solar energy class we're excited to be hosting.  For more info and any questions, check out www.beantreefarm.com, or email beantreefarm(at)gmail.com --- October 8 ~ Earth Plasters, Paints and Pigments ~ 8am-12noon: Art,...
  • ST Sustainability Book Sale
    Sustainable Tucson is offering a very special Book Sale fundraising event at our October  General Meeting. We have more than 150 titles, including some hard-to-find classics. The winter reading season is coming, so come and browse this rich collection of sustainability literature. You can shop with...
  • Sustainable Tucson - General Meeting - October 2011
    Sustainable Tucson General Meeting - at Milagro Cohousing Community Monday, October 10th, 5:45 – 8:30 pm, and come early at 5:15 pm for a tour Note: this meeting will be at the Milagro Cohousing Community instead of the library (click here for map). If you can come earlier, there will be a tour of...
  • Moving Planet - Connect 2 Tucson - A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels
    Moving Planet - September 24th, 2011: A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels JOIN THE RIDE: Connect 2 river paths on 2 wheels! Celebrate the linkup of the Santa Cruz and Rillito river paths and ride beyond fossil fuels. Meet on the plaza south of Drachman Hall on the UMC Campus (Helen St and Martin Av). Ride...
  • Vegan Potluck / talk about Ecocide
    Hello, My name is Kaylee Farnolli, I'm a senior in the School of Art at the University of Arizona. I've just returned from 6 months living and studying abroad in Mexico City. The people I met there have inspired me to call a community vegan potluck in an effort to spread the word about Polly Higgen's...
  • ST September General Meeting
    Sustainable Tucson General Meeting Monday, September 12th,  5:45 – 8:00 pm Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone (free lower level parking – off Alameda St September’s General Meeting will include presentations by members of GMO Free Project of Tucson  and...
  • SEKEM: A visionary Egyptian desert project
    Learn about an important example of sustainable development in Egypt. SEKEM, founded by Ibrahim Abouleish, winner of the Right Livelihood Award -- the "Alternative Nobel" Sekem: Born of the sun  5:17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-D23-OjmoM&feature=fvsr Ibrahim Abouleish - Founder Sekem Group  ...
  • Frankenfish Phobia?
    Timothy Egan, writing in the New York Times, has offered a few words of concern about what seem to be quite serious risks from GMO salmon; his message rings brightly in the wake of recent events in Japan.... Read this well written piece here.
  • Cob Hot Tub Workshop
    A wood-fired cob-insulated hot tub is a low-tech, healthful and beautiful thing. Used like a Japanese bath, one scrubs and showers before entering the heated tub, steaming with desert lavender or chaparral, and soaks away one's cares. If your shower and bath greywater help to irrigate native and heritage...
  • Common Ground Two
    Time again to invite you all to proclaim local community from the rooftops. One rooftop at least. Join in on the action on the roof of the Pennington St Parking Garage, 110 E. Pennington St. What is Common Ground? What it is... is a CELEBRATION, where every group, organization, congregation, small business,...
  • Labelling GMO in Foods? Why Not?
    Mark Bittman, writing in the New York Times explores this issue. "If you want to avoid sugar, aspartame, trans-fats, MSG, or just about anything else, you read the label. If you want to avoid G.M.O.’s — genetically modified organisms — you’re out of luck. They’re not listed. You could,...
  • Our IGT Conversation
    On January 10th, as part of our General Meeting, Sustainable Tucson held its own version of the community conversations being held around the city by Imagine Greater Tucson. After completing a paper survey about what we liked and what we wanted to change about the Tucson region, four groups of people...
  • Permaculture workshop
    Introduction to Permaculture - In this one day overview of Permaculture design, ethics, and principles you will have the opportunity to put together a long term plan for your sustainable home and landscape – one that takes care of people and takes care of our environment at the same time. Location:...
  • Local Climate Change Symposium
    A symposium examining recent evidence that climate change may be affecting desert ecology in Saguaro National Park will beheld from 9 am to 4:30 pm, October 2nd at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Warden Oasis Theater. Jonathon Overpeck, co-director of the Institute of the Environment and leader on...
  • Greater Tucson Indicators Report
    The Pima Association of Governments just approved the Second Tucson Region Indicators Report. It provides a snapshot of the region with data on key measures that characterize its current health from an environmental and community perspective. Five theme areas are: Natural Resources, Air Quality, Water,...
  • Cyclovia Tucson's Rave Reviews
    Transition United States is passing on the word about the great success enjoyed by the first Cyclovia Tucson. You can follow these stories here.
  • Kim Fox Fund Raiser
    Local chefs cook meals with produce from local gardens at a fundraiser for Kim Fox's travels from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 23. $25 to $75. Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento. Call 461-1106, or visit theoriginalhoe.blogspot.com for more information. Sara Jones of Tucson CSA will make...
  • Transitioning to a Sustainable Economy: Tucson’s Future?
    Sustainable Tucson is republishing the following call to the community which we originally presented in February 2008. The message is not only more relevant today but portends some of the events which have already happened since then. As we prepare to participate in the upcoming Imagine Greater Tucson...
  • Film Showing: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO
    You‚re Invited to a FREE Public Showing THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO GREEN VALLEY LIBRARY 601 N. LA CANADA GREEN VALLEY, AZ 85614 Saturday, APRIL 24, 2010----TIME: 9:30 a.m. The World According to Monsanto, a film by Marie-Monique Robin, documents the devastating cost of Monsanto‚s race...
  • See Where Your Food Is Grown
    Double Check Ranch at the Walking J Farm Amado, Arizona Here’s one to add to your shopping list on March 27 – fresh, natural, locally grown and grass fed beef.  See where your food is grown!  Go directly to the source!  The Walking J Farm (a member of Arizona ’s Double Check Ranch...
  • Cyclovia Tucson
    Cyclovia will give Tucson folks the chance to enjoy our great weather, see neighbors, friends and people from throughout Tucson, and get a little exercise – all on city streets that will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of natural movement...
  • Put it on the map!
    Dear Community Friends and Partners: The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite “green” places and spaces will be available later this year.  If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to “make your mark” on the map by nominating your favorite...
  • On the measurement of happiness
    This editorial by Nicholas Kristof for the New York Times at first seems to be a plug for living in Costa Rica. In fact, it is filled with numerous links to measures of happiness and well-being, many of which incorporate assessments of sustainability. You can review this article here: http://www.nytimes...
  • Earth Day Festival and Parade
    Tucson\'s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Reid Park. The theme for the 2010 Festival is “All Species Deserve a Place on Earth!”  All species great and small - insects, plants and animals - the Earth needs them all! Exhibits related to the environment...
  • Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
    The focus of the Sustainable Tucson General Meeting will be Food Sustainability. On February 8, your view of food sustainability in Tucson ’s future may change forever. The Sustainable Tucson Working Group on Food & Agriculture will engage your mind and your tastebuds in thinking about the sources...
  • The Story of Stuff, and more!
    Q: Why should I care about the Citizens united v. FEC ruling? A: In this landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that it is unconstitutional to limit how much money corporations can spend to influence elections. Why? They said limits would violate the First Amendment guarantee of free speech...
  • "The World According to Monsanto" film showing
    WHAT:  FREE public showing of The World According to Monsanto Monsanto's controversial past combines some of the most toxic products (e.g. PCBs and Agent Orange) ever sold with misleading reports, pressure tactics, collusion, and attempted corruption.  They now race to genetically engineer (and patent)...
  • International IONS Conference ( Larry Dossey)
    13th International IONS Conference June 17 - 21, 2009 Marriott Star Pass Resort Join mind-body pioneer Larry Dossey, MD; Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief, and other inspiring, thoughtful, and visionary people to explore insights in science, social innovation, and the world's wisdom traditions...
  • Non-GMO's & Organics
    Expand your knowledge of Non-Genetically Modified Organism-based foods. Where:  the New Life Health Center,  4841 East Speedway, 520 795-7862 When: Saturday, May 2nd,  11am to 3pm Health Fair featuring information, free food, and prizes
  • EarthDay Conversation on Climate Action
    Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action Be a part of the Conversation! Wednesday, April 22, 2009      8 a.m.-12 p.m. The University of Arizona Student Union Grand Ballroom 1303 E. University Blvd.     FREE Registration www.tucsonaz.gov/ocsd/climateaction Contact Nicole Urban-Lopez for more...
  • Nabhan: ”Flavors Without Borders: Desert Foods, Regional Food Security and Health”
    Widely acclaimed author, sustainable food advocate, ethnobiologist and co-founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH, Gary Paul Nabhan speaks on ”Flavors Without Borders: Desert Foods, Regional Food Security and Health” as part of the Well University Partnership’s (Well U) Provost Lecture Series, on March...
  • David Suzuki: "One of the great speeches in history"
    On October 30th, Dr. David Suzuki, reknowned Canadian scientist and educator, gave "one of the great speeches in history"  to the 20th Anniversary Roundtable on the Economy and the Environment. Click on the following to watch a video of that speech: http://www.cpac.ca/forms/index.asp?dsp=template&act=view3&pagetype=vod&lang=e&clipID=2099...
  • Public Forum: Tackling the Toxic Table: Foraging for healthy food
    Public Forum: Tackling the Toxic Table: Foraging for healthy food in a global economy Sunday April 13th 2-4pm Arizona Grand Resort (formerly the Pointe South Mountain Resort) Phoenix Join nitrition and health experts for discussion, presentations, Q&A. Andrew Weil, MD, "The Optimum Diet" David Wallinga,...
  • Health Sustainability Meeting
    For anyone interested in Health issues related to sustainability. Tues. March 4, 6:30 pm 1641 N Silverbell
  • Health affinity meeting
    Monday, January 21st, 6:30 pm. House-meeting near 6th Ave and Speedway. Please call (520) 390-0674 for directions.
  • Ten Ways to Prepare for a Post-Oil Society
    Ten Ways to Prepare for a Post-Oil Society By James Howard Kunstler, Kunstler.com. Posted February 10, 2007. The best way to feel hopeful about our looming energy crisis is to get active now and prepare for living arrangements in a post-oil society. EnviroHealth RSS Feed Editor's Note: James Howard...