Urban Green Lab

We believe that understanding our community can help guide our funding strategy. Your responses will help us develop stronger partnerships with businesses and organizations that matter to you and financially support our mission to teach communities to live sustainably. Take our 5-minute survey and be entered to win four Nashville Predators tickets! https://lnkd.in/eQbhBZRg

Thank you to This is Nashville for having us on the show to talk about our oral history project with Tennessee State University! Voices of Resilience is a storytelling project through the Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative, capturing the voices of those affected first and worst by a shifting climate. Listen to the episode to learn more about the why behind the project and how these communities are a source for real solutions to a more sustainable and equitable Nashville. A special thank you to our host,?Khalil Ekulona,?and Dr.?Reginald Archer, Ph.D., GISP., Elois Freeman, and Lynn B. Edmondson for sharing about the story archive with our Assistant Director of Special Initiatives, Stephanie Roach. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eXNzBNYw

Your next 5 minutes could help shape our future funding opportunities! We’re gathering insights from our community members to better understand what matters most in your daily life. By sharing your responses, you can support the work of Urban Green Lab, which will help us connect with businesses and organizations that are a good fit for both our mission and our community. Take our 5-minute survey and be entered to win four Nashville Predators tickets! https://lnkd.in/eQbhBZRg

“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! This month, join local chef Mariah as she whips up a batch of sustainable cooking tips, including how to use the whole ingredient (yes, even those "ugly" veggie bits!) and freeze leftovers to reduce waste in the kitchen. She’ll spill the beans on creative ways to cut down on food waste, save some dough, and make the most out of every meal. Mariah will inspire you to chop, freeze, and sauté your way to a greener kitchen! 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

Creating moments for connection: that's what our Sustaining Educators events are all about. The event included opportunities to continue learning how to teach about sustainability and food waste, moments for connecting and learning from each other, and a giveaway of a Mill Bin from our work with World Wildlife Fund. Want to be a part of our next event for Nashville-area educators? Become a Sustainable Classrooms trained educator. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ez2cPvUk

As a valued member of the Urban Green Lab community, we want to know about what matters to you! We’re collecting insights about our community’s interests and lifestyle choices to help us form better, more meaningful partnerships and increase funding opportunities that support our mission. Take our 5-minute survey and be entered to win four Nashville Predators tickets. It’s a meaningful (and free!) way to support us! https://lnkd.in/eQbhBZRg

?? 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. ?? Together, we can stop food waste in its tracks—one meal at a time. We're proud to support the World Wildlife Fund Food Waste Warriors program to reduce food waste in Nashville schools! https://lnkd.in/e3ynPNHs #foodwaste #foodwastewarrior #worldwildlifefund #wwf #nashville

It was a great evening of education and networking at the Nashville Sustainability Roundtable hosted by Urban Green Lab in partnership with The Good Fill!? Megan shared how she started The Good Fill out of a passion for sustainable ingredients and how it's grown into an incredible community and resource for the Nashville community and beyond.? The Good Fill's mission is to help throw away wasteful thinking by providing alternatives to the disposable items we use every day.? Want to learn more about the Nashville Sustainability Roundtable? Comment a ??, and we'll send you more information.

Are you or someone you know—whether friends, family, teammates, or community members—interested in our upcoming UGL Volunteers Training? This 90-minute session focuses on making your household more sustainable and learning about Nashville sustainability initiatives like food waste reduction and environmental justice. You’ll also receive access to a toolbox of resources to continue learning and sharing with others. We only have two more training sessions 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 for one of the sessions using this link: https://lnkd.in/eQvSWWVr... Feel free to bring a friend or family member—just make sure they register as well.

The movement to ensure food should never be trash is gaining momentum! Across the nation, people are finding smart, effective ways to reduce food waste. From schools to government offices, every effort counts. Nashville, let’s work together to halve food waste by 2030 and protect our planet! ??? Comment a ?? to be sent steps you can take today to reduce food waste.