recycle + reinvest

recycle + reinvest
Recycle & Reinvest is dedicated to bridging the gap between trash and crime by empowering our community through hands-on environmental leadership and artist-led education. Our collective of board members and Street Healers provide neighborhood pick-ups, tree planting, and youth leadership opportunities, through the Soil Soldiers youth program and community events.
Alongside local allies, we come together to share knowledge, promote sustainability, and strengthen local environmental justice initiatives, while celebrating the artists and wellness-based businesses that keep our community thriving.
Today, we continue to build up community spaces where people take pride in their surroundings, support one another, and work together to create lasting positive change.
workforce development
Our Programs
soil soldiers
Youth Education +
Leadership Program
community outreach
Our Initiatives
B.4.L
Artist-led Environmental Activism
Volunteers are the backbone of our community work. Without their dedication and hard work, we wouldn't be able to make the impact that we do.
If you're looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in your community, join us in our mission to enrich out neighborhoods, one block at a time!
Heal the block
Neighborhood Clean-ups
We make major impact through seasonal neighborhood clean-ups and block parties that celebrate the outdoors and collective well-being.
Our members reach out to local neighborhoods with recycling education and youth leadership opportunities, through our neighborhood clean-ups, AAMM Lyfe awards and seasonal block parties.
About Us
Recycle + Reinvest is a grassroots community organization dedicated to enhancing community-led environmental justice efforts through the power of storytelling and artist-driven activism. Our initiatives are centered on fostering a sense of place, purpose, and unity within our community, block by block.
Our dedicated team is committed to closing the gap between trash and crime. With a passion for social and environmental justice, our staff consists of highly qualified professionals with a wide range of expertise, ranging from waste management, and sustainability to community outreach and law enforcement.

join the
book club!
earth day in the hood
We are embarking on a book club journey to celebrate Earth Day 2025! Earth Day in the Hood Book Club has been curated to benefit community through:
Understanding Environmental Justice
Participants gain insight into how environmental issues impact marginalized communities, fostering empathy and informed advocacy.
Community Engagement
The book club promotes collaboration among diverse local groups, strengthening community ties and uniting efforts toward shared environmental goals.
Inspirational Action
Literature on sustainability inspires individuals to take action, such as starting community gardens or participating in clean-ups, driving transformative environmental efforts.
Empowering Youth
Involving young readers cultivates the next generation of environmental advocates, equipping them with knowledge and skills to lead communities toward sustainability.

support the mission
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders through hands-on environmental justice initiatives. We collaborate with local schools, organizations, and businesses to celebrate and maintain spaces that provide public access to local health and wellness resources. At the heart of our work is Soil Soldiers, our youth leadership program for justice impacted youth in the most heavily policed neighborhoods in Nashville.
Your donation helps us build stronger, more connected communities. Every dollar goes directly toward providing resources, and support for those who need it most.
How You Can Help:
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$10 provides a meal for a family in need.
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$25 supplies educational materials for local youth.
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$50 supports wellness programs for seniors.
No matter the amount, your contribution makes an immediate and lasting impact. Together, we can create positive change.
Ready to invest?
Click below to donate now and be part of something bigger!