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
Cycle in the City
In this month’s episode, ride along with Al as they share their individual journey in creating a queer-affirming bike club in Nashville and the benefits of taking sustainable actions with a community. They share tips and tricks for staying safe on Nashville roads and using our bikes longer to keep them out of the landfill. Their story will leave you ready to repair your bike and hit the Nashville roads on two wheels. Tune in and be inspired by the power of individual action!
Resources mentioned during the episode:
- Watch S1E18 - Walk Bike Nashville, S1E21 - Nashville’s Traffic Calming Program, and S3E1 - Riding into a Sustainable Future
- Review Nashville Bike and Pedestrian Laws
- Get familiar with WeGo’s Bike Racks
- Check out Walk Bike Nashville’s Bicycle Clubs List and Events Calendar
- Try the Biking Layer on Google Maps
- Bicycle clubs recommended by Al:
Find Al at @QueerSpokes.BC on Instagram
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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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