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Press Releases
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.
KAB Stories & Blogs
Celebrate July 4th Sustainably with These 10 Eco-Friendly Ideas
Celebrate July 4th responsibly with these eco-friendly tips. Help keep our parks, landscapes, and communities clean and green.
Employee Spotlight: Get to Know Grady McGahan
Learn more about Grady McGahan, founder of RETREET® and Senior Director of Green Strategies and Community Development for Keep America Beautiful.
How to Celebrate Memorial Day While Respecting the Environment
Make your Memorial Day meaningful. Learn how to show love for our heroes by making environmentally-friendly choices for your gathering.
Affiliate Updates
November 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep The Rez Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful names Keep The Rez Beautiful as its November Affiliate of the Month, acknowledging their outstanding Braille Trail project, which received the KAB Innovation Award in 2022.
October 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful, recognized as Keep America Beautiful’s October Affiliate of the Month. Their innovative projects, including a state website on litter, have united Rhode Island communities in the fight against litter.
Championing Hispanic Heritage: William Roman and Yaritza Tinoco Shine Bright in Keep America Beautiful®
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Keep America Beautiful® celebrates William Roman and Yaritza Tinoco not only for their exceptional work in environmental conservation but also for embodying the essence of cultural pride and community strength
“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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