Energy from the sun accounted for 43% of all new electricity generating capacity in the United States in the third quarter of 2020.
Nashville Is Experiencing a Mini-Revolution in Solar. Here’s How to Take Part. Read More »
The environmental movement has a troubled past with well-known defenders of nature also promoting ideas of white supremacy. However, and not surprisingly, Black leaders have persevered to have a huge impact on the historical and modern conservation movement.
7 Black Environmentalists Who Truly Made History Read More »
Hank, a Sustainable Classrooms trained teacher, and his daughter Lottie, an eighth grader, share the story of their holistic family approach to sustainable living.
#FindYourLab with Hank & Lottie Cardwell Read More »
Did you know that the average American home already has 300,000 things?! We all love giving gifts around the holidays so we want to help you give gifts sustainably.
Gift Sustainably this Holiday Season Read More »
Changing our menus and traditions may mean more food waste than usual. Continue reading for tips on how to waste less food and prepare to have a sustainable holiday season!
Your Guide to Wasting Less Food this Holiday Season Read More »
The local community level is where many companies can make the biggest impact, as shown by Certified B Corporations that include community as one of their stakeholders and prioritize local ties and the strength they can provide, especially in times of challenge like they’ve seen in 2020.
Urban Green Lab’s Diana Andrew was interviewed by a local news station about food assistance for Metro Nashville Public Schools students and families.
Urban Green Lab Works to Prevent Food Waste at Food Distribution Sites Read More »
Former intern Victoria LaTeano tells us about her lab! “Being able to go for a hike or a camping trip every now and then reminds me of what I’m working to protect.”
#FindYourLab with Victoria LaTeano Read More »
I can see a new generation of students that are taking action and that are concerned about their future.
#FindYourLab with Tomás Yan Read More »
Urban Green Lab and Tennessee State University team up to train about equitable decision-making.
TSU and UGL partner to create “Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative” Read More »