The Urban Green Lab Blog
Environmental Justice Summer Reading List
The UGL team has put together this list of titles focusing on environmental and climate justice.
Sustainable Classrooms Summer Series
Urban Green Lab trained 52 teachers from 38 schools during the Sustainable Classrooms Summer Series!
Where We Stand & How We’re Taking Action
At Urban Green Lab, we join the Black community in the fight against racism across our country and specifically here in Nashville.
NRDC Food Matters Launches Two Regional Initiatives
The NRDC is moving to the next phase of its work to reduce food waste in cities and Nashville will be one of the two regional hubs!
Sustainable Nashville Live: June Preview
Urban Green Lab is launching a new interview series called Sustainable Nashville Live.
#FindYourLab with Nicole Avendaño
“Fighting unjust systems that allow such disparities is my motivation. We must fight for just and equitable sustainable change.”
#FindYourLab with Joy Owens
The reality is that incremental changes can make a difference and they don’t have to be pretty or perfect to count. Use what you’ve got, start small, and build from there.
Urban Green Lab featured in Local Table Magazine
Urban Green Lab’s own Diana Andrew was selected to write an article on food waste in Local Table Magazine’s Special Green Issue this April.
High School Students Take Sustainability Tour of Construction Site
Urban Green Lab’s Sustainable Pathways Program gave 3 McGavock High School students the opportunity to tour a Turner Construction job site and learn about sustainability in the field!
#FindYourLab with Katie Madole
“I dream of a Nashville where environmental justice is achieved- everyone has the same protection from environmental and health hazards and diverse voices are present in all decision-making conversations.”