Green Steps

1007 W 55th Street

Chattanooga, TN 37409

United States

Category

Education

Food & Beverage > Food Waste Prevention

Events

Description

We value intersectionality, environmental justice, and seek to create a cleaner world for humans and wildlife alike.

Litter Clean-ups: Our community clean-ups provide participants the resources needed to safely remove litter from urban, suburban, and rural areas around Chattanooga on a monthly basis. Since beginning our program in 2017, we've removed 800,000 pounds of litter from the region!

Education: Presentations and interactive activities can be scheduled for all age groups that focus on municipal solid waste, recycling, composting, and sustainable living tips.

Litter Stations: Over 50 litter stations are located around Chattanooga, stocked with biodegradable dog waste and litter bags, enabling community members to remove litter while recreating.

Features

LGBTQIA+ Led

Locally Owned

Volunteer Opportunities

Woman Owned

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Advertiser

Green Steps

Jimmy Urciuoli

TN
United States

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“It has always astounded me that litter even exists. How could someone be so disconnected from their actions that they couldn’t wait to find a trash can? When I was 10 years old, I used to walk around my neighborhood and pick up trash, knowing that it was the least I could do to make an impact with my own two hands. I would have never guessed that nearly 20 years later, I’d be the leader of an organization that does just that. I’m so grateful that I followed my passion which led me to the important work that I’m a part of today. We can ALL do our share to make litter a thing of the past.”

Jimmy has a Bachelor’s of Environmental Science- Policy & Planning from The University of Tennessee Chattanooga and has worked in conservation since 2015. He advocates for both human and non-human animal rights, plant-based eating, yoga, and other mindfulness practices.