‘It’s not easy being green.’ But in Memphis, being green isn’t Just a fashion statement; it’s a movement with profound implications for our city’s future.
GET TO KNOW WHO'S PAVING THE WAY FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE MEMPHIS
Boshi Botanicals is Memphis’s first zero-waste refill store! What does that mean you may ask? Well, being “zero-waste” refers to a philosophy and lifestyle choice aimed at reducing waste to the absolute minimum, ideally achieving no waste at all. The goal is to prevent waste from being sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.
Boshi Botanicals ensures that every product they sell is kind to the earth. Shoppers can find beeswax wraps, bamboo dish brushes, and even Leaf Shave razors, all designed for repeated use and durability. Emphasizing the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra, Boshi Botanicals provides a bulk refill option for products like bath salts, laundry detergents, and specialty teas, encouraging customers to bring their own containers or purchase reusable ones in-store. This approach not only supports a greener lifestyle but also aligns with the community’s growing commitment to reducing waste and preserving the natural beauty of Memphis.
At SpatialGrow, students won’t just learn about sustainability; they’ll step into the future. With their innovative approach to farming with digital twins, you can affect change in the real world through virtual interactions. What’s even better? Students can savor the delicious fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.
Bring STEM education to a classroom near you with SpatialGrow.
Memphis Tilth
Memphis Tilth is digging into sustainable food production and community gardens. They’re sowing the seeds to make fresh, healthy produce accessible to all Memphians while fostering a greener and more food-secure future.
Want fresh, local produce delivered straight to your door? Sign up for Memphis Tilth’s Bring it Food Hub!
Project Green Fork, part of Clean Memphis, teams up with local restaurants and food-related businesses to champion sustainability. These eco-savvy eateries reduce their environmental footprint through energy conservation, waste reduction, and local sourcing. Memphis dining is now a win for our planet.
Join the journey towards eco-friendly dining – explore Project Green Fork’s certified retaurants.
Check out Project Green Fork’s 901 Save the Food Challenge here.
Memphis Urban Wood isn’t just saving trees; they’re building a zero-waste urban tree system that creates jobs and wealth right in the heart of our city. Plus, they’ve got a tree-planting program that’s making Memphis even more beautiful. Instead of letting trees end up in landfills, they’re giving them a new life as compost, lumber, and biochar.
It’s a win-win for the environment and our community!
Did you know that throwing away food scraps the wrong way turns them into methane-making troublemakers, making up 16% of the U.S.’s methane mischief? Enter the Compost Fairy, swooping in to turn this story around by letting food do its natural thing above ground, where the good microbe buddies can work their magic. This means no more methane mayhem or icky chemicals leaking into our water from landfills.
Reduce your carbon footprint and food waste both at the same time. Start composting today! For $20 a month, you get two buckets to fill and empty at your leisure. Sign up here!
Memphis Made Brewing Company isn’t just crafting beer; they’re brewing sustainability., with solar-powered brewing and eco-friendly packaging. Fancy a cold one that’s also cool tor the planet? Sip sustainably with Memphis Made.
Did you know Memphis Made and other local breweries source their spent grain to make treats for BrewBakers Barkery? Treat your pup today!
