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
Cooking in the City
This month, join local chef Mariah as she whips up a batch of sustainable cooking tips, including how to use the whole ingredient (yes, even those "ugly" veggie bits!), and freeze leftovers to reduce waste in the kitchen. She’ll spill the beans on creative ways to cut down on food waste, save some dough, and make the most out of every meal. Mariah will inspire you to chop, freeze, and sauté your way to a greener kitchen!
Resources mentioned during the episode & more:
- Composting options in Nashville:
- Compost Company for businesses
- Compost Nashville and REGENR8 for paid household collection
- Convenience Centers for free drop-off composting
- Use the Guest-imator, a dinner party calculator that estimates how much food you need to keep your guests full & happy
- Learn how to freeze and properly store food
- Make a low-waste pesto
- Learn how to dehydrate food
- Check out farmers markets in Nashville
Find Mariah on Instagram @RadicalRabbit_
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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