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Causes: Education, Environment
Mission: We teach communities how to live sustainably.
Target demographics: Urban Green Lab exists to guide communities in sustainable living. We train and educate in places where culture begins to assist Nashville in making decisions that thoughtfully meet the needs of our society today without compromising the ability of others to meet their needs in the future. We envision a Nashville where everyone has access to opportunities for learning about sustainable living.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2023 we trained 36 new educators, 34 new community volunteers, and 54 new businesses.
Geographic areas served: Nashville, Tennessee
Programs: Urban Green Lab guides communities on what it means to be sustainable in Nashville and the Davidson County area. We organize teams and individuals, train them on making sustainable choices, and connect people with services and peers. This is accomplished through programs throughout the three divisions and two special initiatives: Sustainable Classrooms Sustainable Households Sustainable Workplaces Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative Nashville Food Waste Initiative