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We teach communities
how to live sustainably.

We teach communities
how to live sustainably.

Urban Green Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to teach communities how to live sustainably in Nashville, TN and its surrounding counties. We envision a Nashville where everyone has access to opportunities for learning about sustainable living.

How we work

Training Educators

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The Classrooms Division includes the Sustainable Classrooms program.

Recently, the Classrooms Division trained educators from the Nashville Public Library and discussed how to incorporate sustainability into their children's and teen programming.

Educating Households

The Households Division includes the UGL Volunteers and Sustainable in the City.

The Households Division recently relaunched Sustainable in the City as a podcast with Zero Waste Nashville. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

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Woman sitting at a table talking with three other people

The Households Division includes the UGL Volunteers and Sustainable in the City.

The Households Division recently relaunched Sustainable in the City as a podcast with Zero Waste Nashville. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

Coaching Workplaces

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The Workplaces Division includes the Nashville Sustainability Roundtable, Urban Green Lab Certification, and B Tennessee.

Become a member and join the Workplaces Division for their upcoming Nashville Sustainability Roundtable at the Nashville Public Library's new Donelson Branch.

Exploring Solutions

We explore solutions through our two special initiatives, the Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative and the Nashville Food Waste Initiative.

The Nashville Food Waste Initiative just installed the third mural in our "Waste Less" murals project, which highlights how food is community. The mural was designed and painted by LeAndra Crystal.

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We explore solutions through our two special initiatives, the Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative and the Nashville Food Waste Initiative.

The Nashville Food Waste Initiative just installed the third mural in our "Waste Less" murals project, which highlights how food is community. The mural was designed and painted by LeAndra Crystal.

Program Participant Testimonials

“It makes me happy that there is such a community of inspired people with the goal of making Nashville more sustainable on an individual and community level.”

- Maria Morales, UGL Volunteer

2023 annual report

For more information on our organization, programs, and impact, read our 2023 Annual Report.

UGL EVENTS

UGL Volunteer Training at the NPL North Branch – Nov. 9

The UGL Volunteers are Urban Green Lab’s frontline ambassadors working to make Nashville a more sustainable place. Join us for volunteer training to learn more about sustainability and how to talk about sustainability with family, friends, and neighbors.

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UGL Volunteer Training at the NPL Southeast Branch – Nov. 7

The UGL Volunteers are Urban Green Lab’s frontline ambassadors working to make Nashville a more sustainable place. Join us for volunteer training to learn more about sustainability and how to talk about sustainability with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Sustaining Educators: A Sustainable Classrooms Learning Community Series

Are you a Sustainable Classrooms trained educator? You are invited to join us for our Sustaining Educators event as part of the Sustainable Classrooms Learning Community Series. It will be a time to connect with other trained educators, recharge, hear from sustainability experts, and access resources.

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UGL RESOURCES

Nashville Summer Social Events

June 28, 2024

Nashville is buzzing with community events that bring people together. Spending more time volunteering at community gardens, or going to farmers markets and block parties can create a sense of belonging, community, and friendship. Engaging in social gatherings amplifies the sustainable impact we can make as a community. These gatherings provide the opportunity to build a supportive network of people you can rely on to sustain your life and well-being.

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I Never Thought of Tennessee as a Prairie State–I Was Wrong.

May 13, 2024

Read our latest blog post written by the Cumberland River Compact to learn why we should protect our grasslands and what Nashville residents can do to help.

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Environmental Justice is Social Justice

April 29, 2024

Each quarter, our UGL Volunteers learn about a topic in sustainability, and this quarter we are learning more about environmental justice. This blog is an excerpt of content shared with our UGL Volunteers.

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UGL News

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Urban Green Lab Co-Hosts Climate Week Cook-Off with 1 Hotel

October 9, 2024

Urban Green Lab co-hosts Climate Week Cook-Off in Nashville with 1 Hotel to showcase the connection between food waste and the climate.

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Nissan North America Donates Electric Vehicle to Urban Green Lab

June 24, 2024

Nissan North America has donated a fully electric 2023 Nissan LEAF to Urban Green Lab (UGL), continuing its support for UGL’s mission of teaching communities to live sustainably.

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Urban Green Lab and Zero Waste Nashville Launch Podcast About Sustainability in Nashville

June 18, 2024

Urban Green Lab and Zero Waste Nashville announce the launch of their podcast, Sustainable in the City, where Nashville sustainability champions take the spotlight to share their stories.

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