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Press Releases
Washington D.C. Musicians Support Greatest American Cleanup
Be inspired by Patty Reese and Eric Scott as they lend their voices to Keep America Beautiful’s Greatest American Cleanup initiative.
20 Ways to Participate in the Great American Cleanup
Get involved in the Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup®—the nation’s top community improvement initiative targeting litter reduction and environmental enhancement. Discover 20 ways to participate and make a positive impact on your community today!
Keep America Beautiful Kicks off the 2024 Great American Cleanup
Join the movement today! Keep America Beautiful is proud to kick off the 26th annual Great American Cleanup on March 19, 2024!
Keep America Beautiful Announces New Board Chair and Board Members
Board Secretary Kara Calderon, who serves as senior director of Environmental Sustainability and Governance for Reynolds American Inc., was named as the organization’s new board chair.
Keep America Beautiful to Award Up to $375K in Grants to Combat Cigarette Litter
Keep America Beautiful® is accepting applications for the 2024 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) Grants. The initiative aims to reduce the amount of cigarette waste disposed of in public spaces and waterways through collection and recycling.
Keep America Beautiful to Provide More than $100k in Grants to Beautify Areas Named in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
These grants support and engage communities nationwide, encouraging activities such as planting gardens, painting murals, installing lighting and trash/recycling infrastructure, and engaging youth — all while addressing environmental equity in areas within and around Martin Luther King Jr. corridors and neighborhoods
Greening the Season: What to do with my Post-Holiday Decor?
The holiday season brings glittering lights, ornaments, trees, and festive trinkets that adorn our homes, but what do we do with them when it’s all over? Properly disposing of holiday decorations can be confusing, but we have put together this list to help guide you through the process of bidding farewell to your holiday decor.
What Would Happen If Everyone Recycled?
Recycling is a simple yet powerful practice that has the potential to transform our world. Although it’s a concept that has been around for decades, unfortunately, it is still not a universal habit. So, what if every individual and industry fully embraced recycling? How would that change the places where we live and work?
Keep America Beautiful Launches New Podcast Series: “Do Beautiful Things” with Host Jenny Lawson
This podcast will cover topics such as ending litter, uncovering the truth behind recycling, and enhancing communities to create a more sustainable and beautiful future through insightful conversations that illuminate the path to a greener tomorrow.