DO BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Welcome to Do Beautiful Things™, a podcast hosted by Jenny Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. This podcast will engage experts and everyday people looking for straightforward answers to questions about the science, behaviors, business solutions, and policies that can help us all create more beautiful and sustainable communities. Together we will explore fascinating topics like the life of a recycled beer can, the value of urban forests, the people who are cleaning up literal ‘tons’ of litter in their community, and so much more. Our discussions are not just interviews; they are insightful conversations that illuminate the path to a greener tomorrow!

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Recent Episodes

Inside the Effort to Keep Our National Parks Clean Beautiful

In this episode of “Do Beautiful Things,” Jenny Lawson sits down with Ashley McEvoy, Director of Programs and Partnerships at the National Parks Foundation, to explore the challenges and innovations behind keeping our national parks clean, green, and beautiful. They discuss waste reduction, recycling in remote locations, inspiring visitor stewardship, and how partnerships are shaping the future of sustainability in America’s most treasured outdoor spaces.

“A pilot project at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is creating a reuse ecosystem focused on eliminating all takeout foodware and drinkware… It’ll be the largest-scale reuse program in the United States, and it’s in a national park setting… If we can reuse there, we can do it anywhere.”

— Ashley McEvoy, Director of Resilience and Sustainability at the National Park Foundation

From Garage Shelves to Beautiful Communities: The Power of Paint Recycling

In this episode of “Do Beautiful Things”, Jennifer Lawson talks with Brett Rodgers, Vice President of Communications at PaintCare, about how the PaintCare program is making it easier to recycle leftover paint, keep it out of landfills, and support cleaner, greener communities. Learn how industry-led stewardship, innovative partnerships, and a simple drop-off system are helping everyday people do their part for a more sustainable future.

“PaintCare creates a system that makes it easy and convenient for you to drop off paint for recycling. That takes the burden off the government and helps keep paint out of landfills, where it might otherwise end up.”

— Brett Rodgers, VP of Communications, PaintCare

Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week - Tanjuria Willis (Instagram)

Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week: Where Style Meets Sustainability

In this episode of Do Beautiful Things, Jennifer Lawson sits down with Tanjuria Willis, founder of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week, to explore how fashion and sustainability can share the same runway. Hear how Tanjuria Willis went from engineering to curating a vibrant local movement, and discover innovative ways designers, students, and communities in Atlanta are making sustainable style accessible and glamorous. Whether you’re a thrifter or a trend-setter, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about your wardrobe—and its impact on the planet.

“Sustainable Fashion Week was created to bring awareness to textiles… I wanted to make people aware of how to make different choices. I also wanted to present them with opportunities to learn what those choices were.”

— Tanjuria Willis, Founder of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week