The Urban Green Lab Blog
Savor the Season Sustainably
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.
Urban Green Lab Co-Hosts Climate Week Cook-Off with 1 Hotel
Urban Green Lab co-hosts Climate Week Cook-Off in Nashville with 1 Hotel to showcase the connection between food waste and the climate.
Nashville Summer Social Events
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.
Nissan North America Donates Electric Vehicle to Urban Green Lab
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.
Urban Green Lab and Zero Waste Nashville Launch Podcast About Sustainability in Nashville
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.
Urban Green Lab Announced as Nashville SC Community Partner for Greener Goals Starting XI Initiative
Nashville SC announces Urban Green Lab as a community partner for Greener Goals Starting XI Initiative addressing environmental challenges.
I Never Thought of Tennessee as a Prairie State–I Was Wrong.
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.
Environmental Justice is Social Justice
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.
Tips for Dining Deliberately
As we host the Nashville Earth Day Restaurant Challenge, here are a few tips for dining more deliberately at a restaurant or at home.
2024 Earth Day Events in Nashville
If you’re looking for how to celebrate Earth Month or Earth Day in Nashville, Urban Green Lab has a roundup of different ways to celebrate the beauty of our planet and learn about solutions that make our planet, its people, and their prosperity a top priority.