Atlanta’s Connector to a Greener Future

We bring individuals, businesses, and ideas together, shaping a more sustainable city, through impactful programs, community events, and trusted resources.

By connecting people and solutions, we help Atlantans turn awareness into action, and action into lasting change.

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Community Impact

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Sustainable businesses and organizations amplified on EMMA, the Eco-Map of Metro Atlanta.

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$1,650

Estimated total amount of money saved by families utilizing the annual Halloween Costume Swap.

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Attendees convened to learn, network, promote, and advocate for native plants at the Think Natives First Plant Conference.

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EMMATM The Eco-Map of Metro Atlanta

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EMMA™ 3.0 is changing how Metro Atlanta connects to sustainability.

Discover trusted, vetted businesses and organizations all in one place without the guesswork. Faster, smarter, and easier to use, EMMA helps you find real, planet-friendly options with confidence.

Less searching. More impact.

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Local Businesses: Where are you on your sustainability journey?

EMMA is a place for all businesses committed to doing better. Our Sustainability Self-Assessment is a simple, informal starting point (not a scientific evaluation or certification) to help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go. If you’re just getting started or have been at this for years, one thing holds true: Every business on the journey belongs on EMMA.

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This self-assessment is an informal self-evaluation and does not make claims to measure or verify your environmental impact. It is not an official evaluation, certification, or endorsement. For official assessments and certifications, we proudly point you to our many EMMA partners like BLocal Georgia, Southface, and Epsten Group. Their expertise can take you well beyond what a self-reflection tool can. Think of our assessment as the first step, then let them guide your next one.

Community Events

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Rooted in Community. Growing Change.

Each year, Root Local brings Atlantans together through impactful programs and dynamic community events to recognize how the impact of what is designed, built, produced, purchased, used, consumed, and discarded affects our lives, our planet, and our future. We connect neighbors to environmental allies and local changemakers, creating spaces where ideas spark collaboration. By linking people to practical solutions and meaningful opportunities, we transform awareness into action, and action into lasting impact for our city and beyond.

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Help Make It Easier

We understand that with so many options in the sustainability world, it’s hard to know where to start to make a meaningful impact. We are here to make it easier, but we need your help.

Support us in growing EMMA so individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses can connect, find solutions, and embrace environmental consciousness. Together, we can do the right thing for Metro Atlanta and the world.

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