As we wrap up another wonderful year of Sustainability in the City we are turning the reins over to the audience! We asked you all to share your lingering sustainability …
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On Thursday, October 27th, our Sustainable Classrooms manager, Christina Langone, had the honor of being “Principal for a Day” at Whites Creek High School.
Do all Nashvillians have the same health outcomes when we each try our best to be healthy? We can do all of the recommended moving, eating, and going to the …
This event is invitation only. To reserve your spot, please contact jacqueline@urbangreenlab.org. Join us on Wednesday, November 16th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation’s Sustainable Spirits program will host a panel with local brewers and distillers to discuss sustainable practices and goals.
What water pollution problems are you most concerned about in your community? What solutions should be prioritized? Make sure your voice is heard. Help set priorities to clean up and restore the Ohio River Basin, including Nashville and much of the state of Tennessee.
The Ethos Market is a specially curated market experience designed to elevate social enterprises and amplify their impact.
What does litter prevention, music, and community education have in common? They are all tools used by a local Nashville nonprofit looking to reduce both trash and crime in our …
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Did you know some urban neighborhoods in Nashville can be up to 17 degrees hotter than in nearby rural areas? Moreover, communities of color are more likely to live in hotter places, putting them at greater risk for heat-related deaths and injuries.
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.
Sustainability exists at the intersection of society, the environment, and the economy. Rather than perfection or shame, living sustainably is based on making decisions that preserve natural ecosystems we rely on.