For the People Podcast, Connoisseur MediaPodcast Host - John Voket "Today we're talking about 'plogging' - which incorporates picking up litter while jogging - and how you can discover plogging on September 20 as Keep America Beautiful launches it's 2020 Trash Dash in...
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20 Ways to Participate in the 2020 Great American Cleanup
The Great American Cleanup®, which marks its 22nd year in 2020, prompts individuals to take greater responsibility for their local environment by conducting or participating in grassroots community service projects. After suspending the Great American Cleanup (GAC)...
Tips for Celebrating the Fourth of July in a COVID-19 Environment
Though celebrations may look different this Fourth of July, it is still possible to have fun and celebrate sustainably. With the likelihood of increasing personal, smaller fireworks displays following some cancellations of public displays around Independence Day, we...
Parks forced to close due to record amounts of litter
KGUN9June 15, 2020By Stephanie Stone, Scripps National Correspondent VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Some public lands are closing again, but not because of the coronavirus, because of litter and huge crowds. Paradise Falls, a hidden waterfall in Ventura County, California,...
Keep America Beautiful Presents 47 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grants to Organizations throughout the United States
STAMFORD, Conn. (May 28, 2020) – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s largest community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced it has awarded 47 grants to Keep America Beautiful community-based affiliates and partner organizations for its 2020 Cigarette...
10 Tips for Commemorating Memorial Day Weekend During COVID-19
Memorial Day honors the heroes who died while serving our beautiful country, though it is considered by many as the unofficial start of summer. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is as important as ever for everyone to be mindful that our collective health and safety is a...
Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon Supports Keep America Beautiful
Richard Childress Racing Cup Series Driver to Compete in No. 3 Dow/Keep America Beautiful Chevy at Darlington Raceway, May 20 STAMFORD, Conn. (May 19, 2020) – Thanks to a long-standing partnership with Dow, Richard Childress Racing will feature Keep America Beautiful®...
Keep America Beautiful: As States Reopen, Proper Disposal of Litter and Trash Remains Paramount
STAMFORD, Conn. (May 14, 2020) – As states and cities across the country move forward with plans to reopen parts of their economies and more people go outdoors and seek recreation in public spaces, including parks and beaches, national nonprofit Keep America...
Food Saving Tips During COVID-19
It is now more important than ever to be mindful of how much food you need. Keeping food fresh and lasting longer is a common practice in the kitchen, and now many of us are trying to extend the shelf life even further. Food waste accounts for the largest stream of...
Keep America Beautiful Opens Applications for 2020/2021 National Youth Advisory Council
Service Learning and Leadership Development Program Available to 20 High School Students STAMFORD, Conn. (May 7, 2020) – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 National...