Urban Green Lab

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

Thinking about joining the Sustainable Changemakers Collective? Hear why one Changemaker took the leap—and how it’s helped amplify his impact. You don’t have to go on your sustainability journey alone. Join today: urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch…

🌍 This Earth Month, we’re growing the Changemakers Collective—our community of monthly donors. Help us reach our goal of 13 new members!  Are you in? Join today and ignite change for the long run. 💚 urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-ch… #SustainableChangemakers #EarthMonth #UrbanGreenLab

We are pleased to announce we have been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (@NEAarts) for a Challenge America award of $10,000 supporting our Waste Less Murals. UGL is thrilled to work with @abcnashville to grow support for community art and food waste reduction.

“We're not comfortable with excess or taking just because we can.” - Michael and Nancy Richardson, on Low Waste in the City A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live wherever you get your podcasts! sitc.buzzsprout.com

Exciting announcement! Sustainable in the City podcast has hit 1,000 downloads. 🎉🎙 Thanks to all who tuned in to hear small, sustainable actions that make a big impact on Nashville. Here’s to the next 1,000 and beyond! 🚀 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

Vulnerable communities are being affected by climate change. Through the Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative, @TSUedu and @UrbanGreenLab are working to capture the voices of those affected first and worst. Today we hear about this first-of-its-kind oral history project.

“My philosophy is that closed minds don't get fed.” - Mariah Ragland, on Cooking in the City 🍽️ A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  sitc.buzzsprout.com

🍎 Busting the myth that reducing food waste is too costly or complicated! Schools across the country are saving food, money, and the planet with simple solutions. @WWF worldwildlife.org/stories/bustin…

We have two more UGL Volunteer Trainings available this year at Nashville Public Library branches: - Southeast Branch Library: Thursday, November 7th, 12:00 – 1:30 PM - North Branch Library: Saturday, November 9th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Register now: form.typeform.com/to/NaZiHTLU?ty…

Join USGBC Tennessee on November 1 for their Higher Education Forum! Learn about the latest trends in sustainable campus development, network with industry professionals, and earn CE credits. Register now with promo code BTF24PARTNER for a 25% discount. shorturl.at/AK45d

“Riding in numbers is always so impactful.” - Al Mattox, on Cycle in the City. 🚴 A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!   sitc.buzzsprout.com

“Litter cleanup is kind of like the lowest common denominator. Really almost anyone can do it, and that's the beauty of it.” - DJ Sullivan, on Litter in the City. 🚯 A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live wherever you get your podcasts! sitc.buzzsprout.com

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Urban Green Lab team! Please join us in welcoming Camille Mayle as she steps into a new role for the organization: Director of Partnerships. Learn more about Camille on our website - urbangreenlab.org/camille-mayle

Our Workplaces team hosted a B Tennessee happy hour event for B Corps in Tennessee and those interested in business as a force for good. Thank you to MasayaCo Nashville for hosting the event and Joel Griffith from NEWLY for sharing about your B Corp Certification journey!

“I think the lesson to learn there is that pretty much anything can be repaired with enough know-how and enough gumption” - Blake Mohler This month on Sustainable in the City, join repair enthusiast Blake Mohler as he dives into the art of repair. sitc.buzzsprout.com/2365995/155826…