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Litter, and the people who pick it up

21 stories about roadside cleanups, secured loads, and the towns that stopped waiting for someone else.

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Litter

National Secure Your Load Day on June 6 Marks 10 Years of Raising Awareness About Preventable Roadway Hazards

June 5, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

According to the Keep America Beautiful 2026 National Litter Study, an estimated 454 million pieces of roadway litter are linked to unsecured loads.

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Show the Earth Some Love This Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Celebrate Valentine’s Day sustainably with eco-friendly practices. Discover tips for a more environmentally conscious and waste-free celebration.

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Ring in the New Year, Sustainably!

December 18, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Make your New Year’s Eve party eco-friendly! Check out these 10 sustainable ideas to celebrate the new year.

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Litter

Give Thanks, Not Waste: Simple Ways to Celebrate a More Sustainable Thanksgiving

November 11, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Reduce waste this Thanksgiving! Celebrate the eco-friendly way with our 7 ideas to enjoy a sustainable holiday.

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Litter

6 Wickedly Simple Ways to Make Halloween More Sustainable

September 25, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Unleash your Halloween Spirit with these tips to keep your holiday boo-tifully sustainable without sacrificing any of the fun!

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Litter

Akron Woman Removes 1 Million Pieces of Litter from City Streets

June 5, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Discover how Debbie Miller turned a tragic accident into a city-wide movement, transforming Akron one piece of litter at a time.

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Recycling that actually gets recycled

16 stories on contamination, collection, and what happens after the bin.

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Litter

Show the Earth Some Love This Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Celebrate Valentine’s Day sustainably with eco-friendly practices. Discover tips for a more environmentally conscious and waste-free celebration.

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Litter

Ring in the New Year, Sustainably!

December 18, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Make your New Year’s Eve party eco-friendly! Check out these 10 sustainable ideas to celebrate the new year.

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Recycling

Keep America Beautiful Honors Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow with 2025 America Recycles Day Hero Award

November 17, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Marine Corps installation honored for advancing recycling and sustainability across its 5,567-acre desert base

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Recycling

10 Ways to Dress Elegantly and Sustainably

September 18, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

From re-wearing outfits to shopping locally, these tips provide affordable, eco-friendly ways to make a stylish statement at homecoming, weddings, or other special events.

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Recycling

10 Sustainable Ways to Prepare for Back-To-School

July 24, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Shop for back-to-school in a sustainable way. Check out these 10 tips to reduce environmental impact and promote greener practices.

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Litter

Akron Woman Removes 1 Million Pieces of Litter from City Streets

June 5, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Discover how Debbie Miller turned a tragic accident into a city-wide movement, transforming Akron one piece of litter at a time.

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All 106 of them, from affiliates, volunteers and communities across the country.

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Litter

National Secure Your Load Day on June 6 Marks 10 Years of Raising Awareness About Preventable Roadway Hazards

June 5, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

According to the Keep America Beautiful 2026 National Litter Study, an estimated 454 million pieces of roadway litter are linked to unsecured loads.

Read more
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Keep America Beautiful Presents 2025 National Awards at Largest Summit in Organization’s History

March 3, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Thirty-eight affiliates and partners honored in New Orleans for advancing clean, green, and beautiful communities

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Litter

Show the Earth Some Love This Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Celebrate Valentine’s Day sustainably with eco-friendly practices. Discover tips for a more environmentally conscious and waste-free celebration.

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15 stories
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Litter

Ring in the New Year, Sustainably!

December 18, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Make your New Year’s Eve party eco-friendly! Check out these 10 sustainable ideas to celebrate the new year.

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Recycling

Keep America Beautiful Honors Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow with 2025 America Recycles Day Hero Award

November 17, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Marine Corps installation honored for advancing recycling and sustainability across its 5,567-acre desert base

Read more
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Litter

Give Thanks, Not Waste: Simple Ways to Celebrate a More Sustainable Thanksgiving

November 11, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs

Reduce waste this Thanksgiving! Celebrate the eco-friendly way with our 7 ideas to enjoy a sustainable holiday.

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