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Introducing the Sustainable Workplaces Collaborative – a new opportunity for workplaces looking to take sustainability education to the next level! As a Collaborative member, your workplace will have access to: - A customized sustainability education plan - A staff sustainability training session - Two virtual lunch-and-learns with other Collaborative members - Credible resources and education strategies tailored to your needs - Peer-to-peer connections and networking opportunities - Progress evaluations and ongoing support If you are looking to create a culture of buy-in and engagement around sustainability at your workplace, join the Sustainable Workplaces Collaborative today at https://lnkd.in/gnvUXQYA? Spots are limited!? #Nashville #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #workplacetraining #nashvillenetworking #nashvillesustainability #greenbusiness #sustainablebusiness

Join us on March 22 for our first household sustainability training of the year! In the training, you'll learn more about living sustainably in your home and how to talk about sustainability with family, friends, and neighbors. We'll also share about how to get involved with the UGL Volunteers. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eraqwZk3

We're excited to welcome four more board members to our 2025 Board of Directors! Please help us welcome Zoe Beck, Amy Fair, Maura Black Sullivan, and John Vick, Ph.D. (not pictured). We're thankful for their time, expertise, and dedication to our mission of sustainability education in the Nashville area.

“I know that this [sustainability] conversation is not just for the few, it's for everybody. It should be for everybody.” - Sofia G. A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! This month, join Sofia to learn about one way to get more involved with your city: MyCity Academy. MyCity Academy helps immigrants, refugees, and new Nashvillians gain insights into Metro Nashville's structure, services, and sustainability efforts. Tune in to hear how Sofia plans to use her time in the MyCity program to contribute to a cleaner and greener Nashville. Sustainable in the City is a podcast hosted by Urban Green Lab and Nashville Department of Waste Services that spotlights Nashville’s sustainability champions and shares personal stories from neighbors, coworkers, and fellow community members about the benefits, barriers, and motivators in their sustainability story. https://lnkd.in/eb5JM3Ff #nashvillepodcast #sustainability #sustainabilitypodcast #nashville #podcast

Coral reefs are vibrant centers of life for ocean ecosystems. Did you know they also play an important role in protecting shorelines? Over the past decade, U.S. government and university scientists have shown that coral reefs protect thousands of lives and billions in economic assets each year. They argue that reefs act as natural seawalls and should be preserved and strengthened to maintain economic and planetary benefits. Coral reefs protect millions in property value in places like Hawai’i and Florida and safeguard thousands of lives in low-lying areas like Pacific Island territories. Learn more in this article from Grist. https://lnkd.in/gmHKfzVm

Our first 2025 gathering of the Nashville Sustainability Roundtable took place at MasayaCo! We learned about MasayaCo’s business model, which focuses on reforesting degraded lands and restoring forests to their natural state. They use selective and sustainable harvesting methods to create teak furniture while continuously replanting to maintain healthy, thriving forests. We also got to look at and experience their incredibly beautiful and comfortable furniture during the presentation. Thanks for hosting us, MasayaCo! Are you interested in joining the Roundtable to learn more about how to bring sustainable practices into your business? Sign up to become a member at https://lnkd.in/gqvuypSR

“We all have to play our part in making the community the type of community that we want it to be” - Lelann Evans A new episode of Sustainable in the City is live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! This month, join LeLann, who adopted a street in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, and celebrates his birthday by hosting a litter pick-up party! With cupcakes, music, and community vibes, he turns his annual clean-up into an impactful celebration. ?? Tune in to hear how LeLann is making Nashville cleaner and greener, one street at a time. Sustainable in the City is a podcast hosted by Urban Green Lab and Nashville Department of Waste Services that spotlights Nashville’s sustainability champions and shares personal stories from neighbors, coworkers, and fellow community members about the benefits, barriers, and motivators in their sustainability story. https://lnkd.in/eiH5Ynps? #nashvillepodcast #sustainability #sustainabilitypodcast #nashville #podcast

In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s calls for social justice, we hear a call for environmental justice. Dr. King’s support of the Memphis Sanitation Worker’s Strike in 1968 shows the intersection of social and environmental justice through advocating for safe working conditions and fair pay in a job that is vital for keeping our environment clean. The following historical recounting of the strike illustrates how environmental injustices can touch every part of people’s lives. https://lnkd.in/eTv5vqrj

We are pleased to announce we have been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000 supporting our Waste Less Murals. UGL is thrilled to work with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville to grow support for community art and food waste reduction in Nashville. For more information on other projects in the NEA's grant announcement, visit

This is it—2024 is almost over, and there’s still time to make a difference for our city! By giving today, you’ll be a part of a growing movement transforming Nashville through sustainability education and community empowerment. Urban Green Lab is on a mission to make sustainability accessible to everyone. This year, your support can go even further as we launch new programs, expand our training for teachers, help businesses adopt green practices, and empower residents to make sustainable choices that benefit everyone. Donate now at urbangreenlab.org/donate #nashville #nashvillenonprofit #sustainability #sustainabilitynonprofit #environmentalnonprofit #climatenonprofit #nonprofit