Civics in the City

Podcast in the City, Part 2

In Allie's final episode, join Allie and Karissa they reflect on previous episodes and how Sustainable in the City has impacted them. ••• Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton Producer: Simone Chhut Music: Draped Apes Contact Sustainable in the City! Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com [sitcnashville@gmail.com] Learn More Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling] Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org [https://urbangreenlab.org/]

Beautification in the City

This month, join District 24 Metro Nashville Beautification Commissioner Kate to talk about local beautification efforts, the power of getting outside, and how even the least outdoorsy person can connect with nature. Resources mentioned during the episode & more: * Learn about Metro Beautification & Environment Commission [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation/boards/beautification-and-environment-commission] * Look up your Council Member [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/metro-council-members] * Learn about Harpeth Conservancy [https://harpethconservancy.org/] and Cumberland River Compact [https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/] * Watch S3E2 Culturally-Centered Nature Programming [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq52QJzgiOs&list=PL7S8KMVU8uxvZ1C9c81heRUFiBQX9C2uR&index=2] * Follow @HowDoI615 and Kate’s e-newsletter kate.d24becommissioner@gmail.com [kate.d24becommissioner@gmail.com] * Learn about NDOT [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation] (Nashville Department of Transportation) * Save money and electricity by insulating your electrical outlets [https://theurbanhomestaed.blogspot.com/2015/11/how-to-close-gaps-and-insulate-outlets.html] * Visit a Nashville Department of Waste Services Convenience Center [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling/convenience-centers] ••• Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton Producer: Simone Chhut Music: Draped Apes Contact Sustainable in the City! Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com [sitcnashville@gmail.com] Learn More Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling] Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org [https://urbangreenlab.org/]

Civics in the City

This month, join Sofia to learn about one way to get more involved with your city: MyCity Academy. MyCity Academy helps immigrant, refugee, and new Nashvillians gain insights into Metro Nashville's structure, services, and sustainability efforts. Tune in to hear how Sofia plans to use her time in the MyCity program to contribute to a cleaner and greener Nashville. Resources mentioned during the episode & more: * Learn more about MyCity Academy [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/mayor/diversity-and-inclusion/new-americans/mycity-academy] * Become a Urban Green Lab Volunteer [https://urbangreenlab.org/uglvolunteers/] * Get a pothole fixed through hubNashville [https://hub.nashville.gov/s/request-type/a0ut0000000IlHSAA0/pothole?language=en_US] online, on the app, or by calling 311 * Tour Nashville's recycling facility [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/events/nashville-recycling-facility-tour-and-talks] * Tour Nashville's water treatment plant [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/about-us/tours] * Learn about the transit referendum: Choose How You Move [https://transit.nashville.gov/] * Shop used art supplies at secondhand craft stores like Turnip Green Creative Reuse [https://turnipgreencreativereuse.org/] and Smart Art + Craft Supplies [https://smartartandcraft.org/] ••• Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton Producer: Simone Chhut Music: Draped Apes Contact Sustainable in the City! Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com [sitcnashville@gmail.com] Learn More Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling] Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org [https://urbangreenlab.org/]

Adopt-a-Street in the City

This month, join LeLann who adopted a street in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood and celebrates his birthday by hosting a litter pick-up party! With cupcakes, music, and community vibes, he turns his annual clean-up into an impactful celebration. 🎉 Tune in to hear how LeLann is making Nashville cleaner and greener, one street at a time. Resources mentioned during the episode & more: * Borrow neighborhood clean-up supplies [https://ndot.wufoo.com/forms/metro-beautification-neighborhood-cleanup/] from Metro Nashville Beautification  * Apply for Adopt-a-Street  * For streets in Nashville: Use the city's Adopt-a-Street application [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation/community-beautification/litter-prevention/adopt-street]. For state-owned streets in Tennessee: Use the state’s Adopt-a-Street application [https://www.tn.gov/tdot/environmental-home/environmental-highway-beautification-office/adopt-a-highway.html].  * Report illegal dumping on hubNashville [https://hub.nashville.gov/s/request-type/a0ut0000000IlHGAA0/illegal-dumping?language=en_US] * Watch this News Channel 5 spotlight [https://www.newschannel5.com/news/birthday-celebration-kicks-off-with-a-community-wide-cleanup] on LeLann's birthday clean ups ••• Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton Producer: Simone Chhut Music: Draped Apes Contact Sustainable in the City! Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com [sitcnashville@gmail.com] Learn More Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling] Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org [https://urbangreenlab.org/]

Low Waste in the City

Join low waste couple Michael and Nancy as they share their ever-growing list of sustainable household practices—ditching non-recyclable packaging, swapping paper towels for reusable cloths, cutting junk mail, backyard composting, and so much more. Competitive by nature, the pair discusses how they keep each other on track and even inspire friends and family to adopt eco-friendly habits. Don’t miss this final episode of 2024, packed with practical tips to kickstart your sustainable new year. See you in 2025! Resources mentioned during the episode & more: * Find more information about the Nashville Department of Waste Services tips for backyard composting [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/zero-waste-nashville/zero-waste-individuals/composting] and Earth Machine backyard compost bins [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/zero-waste-nashville/zero-waste-individuals/composting/purchase-backyard-compost-bin]. * Check out Urban Green Lab’s sustainable gifting guide [https://urbangreenlab.org/sustainable-gifting-guide-blog/]. * Find more information about Metro Nashville Water Services rain barrels [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/community-education/rain-barrels] and read the Annual Consumer Confidence Report [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water] on Nashville’s water quality. * Opt out of receiving junk mail with Catalog Choice [https://www.catalogchoice.org/]. * Visit Nashville’s refill stores, The Good Fill [https://thegoodfill.co/] and Sage Refill Market [https://www.sagerefillmarket.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqaS3AQld1-itfqIdZWajP9WNC5EJIwR1lHbIGsP-3XQlLDHfp4]. * Learn about recycling bottles, jars, and jugs in the first episode of Sustainable in the City [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTq5Kfm-1TM&list=PL7S8KMVU8uxsFResqaHDTzNefNXGwcyXV]. * Sign up for the Nash Trash Newsletter [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TNNASH/subscriber/new?topic_id=TNNASH_406] to receive notice for the next recycling facility tour. * Learn more about the work of state and local sustainability organizations, like Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation [https://www.tn.gov/environment.html], Tennessee Environmental Council [https://www.tectn.org/], Cumberland River Compact [https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/], and The Nashville Food Project [https://www.thenashvillefoodproject.org/].  * Visit second-hand retails, like Habitat for Humanity ReStore [https://habitatnashville.org/restore/], Turnip Green Creative Reuse [https://turnipgreencreativereuse.org/], ThriftSmart [https://thriftsmart.com/], and Goodwill [https://giveit2goodwill.org/]. * Try Michael and Nancy’s favorite homemade hummus recipe [https://www.inspiredtaste.net/15938/easy-and-smooth-hummus-recipe/]. ••• Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton Producer: Simone Chhut Music: Draped Apes Contact Sustainable in the City! Email: sitcnashville@gmail.com [sitcnashville@gmail.com] Learn More Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov [https://www.nashville.gov/departments/water/waste-and-recycling] Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org [https://urbangreenlab.org/]