Patrick King believes that sustainability is directly tied to issues of inequity. He’s the sustainability education manager with Urban Green Lab, and he’s working to implement a new Environmental Justice Initiative which will focus on helping distressed communities improve their health and lives.
Speak Up for Equity: Advocating for Environmental Justice with Patrick King Read More »
Metro Public Works (MPW) and Urban Green Lab (UGL), a nonprofit that teaches communities how to live sustainably, are partnering on a new educational series titled “Sustainable in the City: Thinking Upstream” focused on how Nashvillians can better reduce, reuse, and recycle, and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
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 »
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 »
Chattanooga-based law office has organized and sponsored a virtual workshop on corporate social responsibility. Donations will benefit Urban Green Lab.
Statewide Corporate Social Responsibility Event Read More »
Diana Andrew has been invited to sit on a panel for the Tennessee Department of Health’s Coffee & Conversations series on Sustainable Living and Equitable Communities in Tennessee.
Coffee and Conversations Webinar Series: Food Systems Read More »
Nicole Brose was interviewed by a local news station about the pandemic’s effect on the environment and changing policies surrounding reusable bags at retail stores.
Environmental experts frustrated over reusable bag policies Read More »
Diana Andrew was interviewed by Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy about all things sustainable living.
Understanding Sustainable Living – CHCA Entrepreneurial Podcast Read More »
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!
NRDC Food Matters Launches Two Regional Initiatives Read More »