Press Releases
KAB Stories & Blogs
Affiliate Updates
Do Beautiful Things Podcast
Press Releases
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
KAB Stories & Blogs
Amazing Moments: Highlights of the 2024 Great American Cleanup
Recap of the Great American Cleanup® 2024: Discover the highlights from this nationwide effort to clean, green, and beautify America together.
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
Keep America Beautiful® Recognizes Keep Louisiana Beautiful for Their Achievements
Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) celebrates Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) for their exceptional achievements and transformative impact during the last two years.
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup® 2023
Keep America Beautiful® affiliates and volunteers proudly showcase their nationwide clean-up endeavors as part of the Great American Cleanup®
July 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful® is proud to announce our next Affiliate of the Month. In this KAB initiative, we feature the great work being done in our network of 700 certified affiliates. Our Affiliate of the Month for July 2023 is Keep Gwinett Clean & Beautiful (GCB).
“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.