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Tempe implements first stage of Drought Preparedness Plan

June 8, 2022
Tempe to raise awareness of drought conditions and encourage additional voluntary conservation Post Date:06/01/2022 9:00 AM TEMPE, Ariz. (June 1, 2022) – As the ongoing drought on the Colorado River worsens,…
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Why World Bicycle and Environment Days are Key for Tempe

June 4, 2021
This month the world celebrated World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day. These are two international days with broad ideas and positions that can be localized to Arizona and Tempe.…
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Business Forums: Take Part in Tempe’s Climate Action Plan 2021 Update

June 4, 2021
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce, the City of Tempe, and Local First Arizona are teaming up to bring more sustainability content, projects, and information to you and your business. The…
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Compost to Reduce Your Business’s Waste and Cut Costs

May 28, 2021
Do you offer composting at your business and for your employees? It is a great way to reduce your waste and take care of the environment. This Saturday, May 29,…
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Sustainability Actions and Events in April

April 27, 2021
Have you taken the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community? If not, this is a great time to get your business started on its sustainability journey. April…
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Take Part in the City of Tempe’s Zero Waste Days

April 21, 2021
The City of Tempe’s Zero Waste Days provide residents with the opportunity to clean out their attics, basements, closets and garages of used but usable items and pass them on…
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2021 Sustainability Summit Recap

April 9, 2021
“We are defining what climate action is for us and making sure it works for the Tempe business community.”- Dr. Braden Kay
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Salt River Project is the First Arizona Utility to Join Initiative to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Technologies

August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020 - Partner News Release: Salt River Project (SRP) is pleased to announce its participation as one of 18 anchor sponsors in the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), jointly…
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Sustainability & Resilience During COVID-19

April 14, 2020 sustainable tempe
Article Provided by City of Tempe As we navigate these unprecedented and uncertain times in our lives and as a community in Tempe, we invite you to stay engaged in…
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The Office of Sustainability to Conduct Surveys with Local Food Business

February 12, 2020
The City of Tempe’s Office of Sustainability has been working hard to get the city’s first and Arizona’s second Climate Action Plan adopted to help guide the city in future…
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