Sustainable in the City
"Sustainable in the City" is a podcast co-hosted by Urban Green Lab and the Nashville Department of Waste Services that highlights the small sustainable actions that are making a big impact on Nashville. We chat with everyday Nashvillians like your neighbors, coworkers, and fellow community members. From reducing waste to planting trees, our guests share their stories about the benefits, barriers, and motivators behind everyday choices.
Episodes air on the third Tuesday of each month. Sustainable in the City can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in and be inspired by the power of individual action!
Sustainable in the City
Repair in the City
In this month’s episode, join repair enthusiast Blake Mohler as he dives into his favorite hobby—bringing broken items back to life. Whether it's a lamp that’s lost its light or a coffee machine that’s gone cold, Blake’s got a fix for it. He shares his favorite tricks and free resources to help you tackle your own repair projects. Plus, get ready for some fun stories about the people he’s met along his journey of "fixing." Tune in for Blake’s tips, tricks, and tales that will make you think twice before buying new.
Resources mentioned during the episode:
- S3E5 - Borrow Instead of Buy (Urban Green Lab/Nashville Waste Services)
- Green Hills Repair Fair - September 14, 2024 (Nashville Public Library)
- Repair Fair Coach Sign Up (Nashville Public Library)
- Introduction to Visible Mending
- Kintsugi
- YouTube
- Facebook Marketplace
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Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton
Producer: Simone Chhut
Music: Draped Apes
Contact Sustainable in the City!
Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com
Learn More
Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov
Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org
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