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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 the Nashville Department of Waste Services. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

Woman sitting at a table talking with three other people
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 the Nashville Department of Waste Services. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

Coaching Workplaces

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The Workplaces Division includes the Nashville Sustainability Roundtable, Sustainable Workplaces Collaborative, and B Tennessee.

Become a member and join the Workplaces Division for their upcoming Nashville Sustainability Roundtable at MasayaCo.

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

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UGL Volunteer Training – March 22

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 – June 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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UGL Volunteer Training – September 13

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 RESOURCES

Sustainable Gifting Guide

November 7, 2024

Less is more this holiday season. Read how to celebrate sustainably, and check out our sustainable gifting guide for gift recommendations.

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Savor the Season Sustainably

October 30, 2024

Each quarter, our UGL Volunteers in Nashville learn and discuss sustainability, and this quarter we are talking about sustainable holidays. This blog is an excerpt of content shared with our UGL Volunteers.

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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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UGL News

Urban Green Lab to Receive $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

January 14, 2025

Urban Green Lab to receive $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the Waste Less mural project.

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Urban Green Lab Celebrates 15th Anniversary

December 17, 2024

Urban Green Lab celebrates its 15th anniversary as a nonprofit teaching Nashville communities how to live sustainably.

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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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