OUR ROLE
Atlanta’s Environmental Impact and Sustainability Organization
We established Root Local in 2020 to inform and inspire Atlantans to have an active role in their community’s environmental and conservation efforts. Since day one, we have worked to guide the collective towards a shared vision for positive environmental impact and sustainability by serving as the metro Atlanta area’s backbone organization for collective impact.
In that role, we foster engagement in many ways:
Partner Connections
We connected EMMA partner organizations re:loom and GreenBox Homes to collaborate for broader environmental impact. See our Collective Impact story.
Partner Events
Our partnership with World Wildlife Fund continues to produce engaging and educational events, such as Local to Global Solutions for Wasted Food event in 2023 and the Hope, Joy & Butterflies event in 2024.
Educational Tours
Dekalb County Landfill visit gave a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the largest waste facility in Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sustainability Tours are always a favorite. The tour showcases MBS’s commitment to Zero Waste and stands as a model for sustainable building practices in Atlanta.
Community Engagement
We look for any opportunity to engage with our EMMA partner organizations, as they are the ones doing the work within the community. Picking Muscadines with Concrete Jungle is a perfect example. In conjunction with their organization, we were a part of picking and packing over 705 pounds of muscadines!
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Our Mission
Root Local brings together environmental allies, finds opportunities for collective impact, connects stakeholders, and educates communities to conserve natural resources.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Atlantans know their environmental footprint and are empowered to make global impact on a local scale.
Our Values
Collaboration.
Together, we can achieve more. Working together for the common good is in everyone’s best interest.
Transparency.
Being open, honest, and clear is vital in creating trust.
Inclusion.
We believe that all Atlantans have the right to clean natural resources. We work to bring as many voices to the table as possible to ensure solutions are created and implemented equitably.
Accountability.
We acknowledge and assume responsibility for our actions and decisions and accept the obligation to deliver what we promise.
Pollinators Are Key
Our Pollinators work together for the good of the community by engaging committees, planning events, and volunteering with our partner organizations. Through active participation, our Pollinators gain a deep understanding of local environmental efforts, get access to resources and experts, and are empowered to play a critical role in forming their community’s collective environmental impact.
Our Pollinator Network is vital to helping us achieve both our mission and our vision. We could not do what we do without help. Help us grow our network of engaged, motivated community members who want to make a collective impact with us.