Memphis Native Tree Works joins Clean Memphis MidSouth Circular Summit

The Clean Memphis Mid-South Circular Summit brought together regional leaders in sustainability and renewable energy at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms Park last month. Memphis Native Tree Works was proud to be among the exhibitors, representing our city's regenerative efforts alongside partners like Get Green, Project Green Fork, Compost Fairy, Memphis Urban Wood, and the Binghampton Development Corporation.

The summit's panel discussions explored the challenges of maintaining recycling and renewable energy initatives-from composting to mulching to food waste diversion and green manufacturing.

One highlight was Memphis Urban Wood, the largest urban mill east of the Mississippi, which salvages fallen or removed trees and gives them a second life as furniture, lumber, and art. Their work embodies the principles of a circular economy, keeping valuable materials in use and reducing landfill waste while promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Events like the Circular Summit strengthen collaboration among Memphis's green leaders, showing how local innovation can close the loop between conservation, community, and commerce.