GreenLight Solutions at the Best of Arizona Gala: Celebrating Sustainability Through Action

GreenLight Solutions proudly supported this year’s Best of Arizona Gala, helping manage composting, recycling, and all sustainability efforts. And once again--GreenLight Solutions delivered. Just like last year, the event achieved an impressive 90% waste diversion rate, officially qualifying it as a zero-waste event.
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Sustainability Impact You Can MeasureHosted by Green Living Magazine, the gala celebrated Arizona’s most inspiring environmental changemakers. Guests enjoyed incredible food; powerful performances from a poet, choir, and comedian; and engaging tabling from local organizations. The atmosphere was vibrant, community-driven, and filled with purpose—and the sustainability impact matched the energy.

Thanks to coordinated waste-diversion efforts, the event successfully prevented significant emissions. The CO₂ impact alone equated to:

• 580 miles driven
• 17,300 smartphones charged

These numbers reflect just how intentional and meaningful sustainability can be at a single gathering.

​A Night Honoring Arizona’s Eco-Leaders
​Thank you to every volunteer, staff member, and partner who supported this event. Your commitment and attention to detail are what make zero-waste events possible. Your work truly moves our mission forward.

​GreenLight Solutions volunteer Matthew DePasquale shared that events like these demonstrate how much material can be repurposed when handled correctly. He highlighted our partner, Mill, noting that they “collect all the food waste,” which can be turned into nutrient-rich feed and even help grow fresh food. As he put it, “You can get a box of food from what they have grown.” To get a Mill bin and sign up for a farmbox, sign up here.

​This circular approach shows that waste diversion isn’t just about keeping materials out of landfills—it’s about creating value, supporting families, and improving lives.

A heartfelt thank-you to our event partners and sponsors—your support makes zero-waste events like the Best of Arizona Gala possible and helps amplify sustainability throughout our community.

• Green Living Magazine: Dorie Morales, Mandelynn Moses
• GreenLightSolutions Green Team: Kourtney Lien,  Gessica, Kathryn, Kory, Larissa, Clark, Bori

Get Involved
Hosting an event? Schedule a Discovery Session with GreenLight Solutions to explore how we can bring impactful sustainability initiatives to your event.

Want to join the team? Sign Up to become a Green Team volunteer or staff member and help lead zero-waste efforts across the Valley.
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Inspired by this impact? Become a Green Team Sponsor and help expand sustainability programs and waste-diversion initiatives throughout our community.

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Riya N.
Riya is a student at ASU majoring in computer science and interested in media design. She has experience in graphic design and editing, helping out with marketing for GLS, as well as software and data engineering. Her sustainability journey began as an intern for the non-profit, and she is actively involved in the Next Generation Service Corps, helping out the community in global and cultural awareness.