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Keep America Beautiful Honors Outstanding Community Leaders and Innovators with 2023 National Awards
Keep America Beautiful® is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 National Awards program, including 31 individuals and community organizations. Winners were announced during the Keep America Beautiful National Conference held in San Diego, California on February 12, 2024.
January 2024 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Gastonia Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful recognizes Keep Gastonia Beautiful (KGB) for their hard work and innovation, awarding them the January 2024 Affiliate of the Month Award. As a Bee City USA, KGB devised a clever and artistic method to emphasize and educate the community about the importance of bees.
December 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Smyrna Beautiful
In December, Keep America Beautiful has chosen Keep Smyrna Beautiful as its Affiliate of the Month, acknowledging the success of its Garden and Arts Tour, which was honored with the KAB Innovation Award in 2022.
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Show the Earth Some Love: 7 Ways To Have An Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here! February 14 is the day to celebrate love and show the special people in your life how much you care for them. Like you, we like to think of it as a day to show the earth some love too! Traditional Valentine’s Day practices — flowers,...
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.
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Keep America Beautiful Staff Spotlight: Erin Slaughter
Welcome to our Staff Spotlight series, where we shine a light on the incredible individuals driving positive change at Keep America Beautiful! Join us in celebrating their remarkable work!
RETREET Restores Greenery and Hope to Orange County, TX with 145 Tree Plantings
The RETREET® Program of Keep America Beautiful® (KAB), supported by donors, local affiliates, and community partners, joined forces to bring life back into Orange County, Texas by restoring greenery and providing disaster relief through a tree-planting project.
Keep Oakland Beautiful and Urban Compassion Project Collaborate to Revitalize MLK Corridor through Cleanups and Art Initiatives
Dozens of volunteers and Oakland residents joined together to pick up litter and remove graffiti along Oakland’s MLK Jr. Way, and to celebrate the unveiling of a stunning new mural at the oldest black-owned bookstore in America.
“Do Beautiful Things” Podcast
Communities in Color: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Beautification Projects
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday with Keep America Beautiful’s MLK Community Improvement grants. Jackson, Mississippi, received funding for vibrant murals along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, honoring Dr. King and Mississippi civil rights leaders. Hear from KAB’s Senior VP, Dave Forsell, and Keep Jackson Beautiful members about the project’s significance for the city.
Battery Recycling: The Power Behind Collection
Ever wonder whether to toss those old batteries or recycle them? Learn about battery recycling with David Klanecky, President of Cirba Solutions®. Gain insights into sustainable practices for rechargeable batteries, car batteries, and cell phone batteries.
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.
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