CLASSES AND TRAININGS
Urban Green Lab’s year-round classes empower Nashvillians to live sustainably with practical, engaging lessons on waste, energy, food, and daily choices at work and at home. Taught by expert educators, each session connects personal habits to lasting environmental and social change. Small actions truly can make a big difference in our community.
Living Sustainably in Nashville
Living Sustainably in Nashville is a free, one-hour workshop by Urban Green Lab that teaches simple, everyday ways to reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet. Through practical tips and local resources, participants learn how habits like shopping, commuting, and cleaning impact our environment, health, and community, starting at home.
What You’ll Learn
- How to recognize sustainable choices and understand their impact
- Simple actions to make everyday household routines more eco-friendly
- Nashville’s sustainability goals, local programs, and key resources
- Ways to connect with others working toward a greener, healthier city
Offered free monthly at Urban Green Lab and on demand. $39/person on-demand ($29/person for 100+ attendees).
Working Sustainably in Nashville
This one-hour Urban Green Lab workshop teaches employees the basics of sustainable workplace practices, no matter how long the employee has been at the organization. Through real-life examples and interactive discussion, staff learn how everyday actions, like conserving energy and reducing waste, can boost environmental and business performance. Ideal for professionals on a sustainability journey, it offers practical tips to support workplace sustainability goals.
What You’ll Learn
- What sustainable workplace practices are and why they matter
- Everyday actions you can take to make your work more sustainable
- Nashville’s sustainability goals and available local resources
- How to connect with peers committed to building a greener, stronger city
$39/person on-demand ($29/person for 100+ attendees)
New Hire Orientation for Sustainable Professionals
This one-hour Urban Green Lab workshop is designed to be integrated into your organization’s new hire orientation schedule. It teaches new employees how to achieve organizational sustainability goals through sustainable workplace practices. Through real-life examples and interactive discussion, staff learn how everyday actions, like conserving energy and reducing waste, can boost environmental and business performance. Ideal for companies wanting to be more sustainable through workforce behavior.
What You’ll Learn
- What sustainable workplace practices are and why they matter
- Everyday actions you can take to make your work more sustainable
- Nashville’s sustainability goals and available local resources
- How to connect with peers committed to building a greener, stronger city
$39/person on-demand ($29/person for 100+ attendees)