Learn what the Sustainability Alliance accomplished in 2017 (in 6 slides)

1. Sustainability Alliance
2017 Annual Report
and Plans for 2018

2. 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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3. Business (2017)
Now have 37 org’s certified including:
- City of Sedona (Bronze)
- Town of Clarkdale (Silver)
See who’s certified here.
Categories include:
● Community services (4)
● Entertainment/Venues/Tours (8)
● Food and Drink (7)
● Green/Sustainable Living (2)
● Health and Wellness (4)
● Home and Garden (5)
● Lodging (1)
● Production (2)
● Professional Services (1)
● Retail (3)
“Certification through the Alliance has led to a
sale to certified member, Carolyn Martin, and a
nicely developing partnership with ChocolaTree!
—Bonnie Lane Designs

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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