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Q&A with Janai Kearney, Executive Director of Keep Riverdale Beautiful
Young people around the world are stepping up to improve our environment, and the youth of Riverdale are no exception. Join us for a conversation about recycling, public art projects, and the lasting impression volunteer opportunities can provide.
How to Have a Sustainable Mother’s Day
This weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives, but it can also be an opportunity to honor the environment. Are you interested in doing something special for your own mom and Mother Earth? Check out our tips below and get ready to go green.
22 Ways to Reconsider Litter and Recycle Right This Earth Day
Are you looking for ways to improve and beautify your community this Earth Day? We invite you to #reconsiderlitter and #RecycleRightGA! We’ve partnered with our friends at the Georgia Recycling Coalition to bring you 22 activities to enjoy on the 22nd. Check out these ideas and learn more about our two campaigns.
Q&A with Brandi Fisher, Executive Director of Keep McIntosh Beautiful
Education and changing people’s behavior go hand in hand, and in the KGBF network, we do our best to bring the two together. Join us for a conversation about recycling, youth programs, and how you can incorporate small changes into your daily routine.
How to Go Green This Easter
It’s that time of year. Are you ready for your (socially distanced) egg hunts and outdoor brunches? You can make your celebration sustainable with a few easy changes to your regular routine. Read our tips and enjoy an eco-friendly holiday!
Protect Our Waterways
According to the EPA, 80% of marine debris comes from land-based sources. By keeping our neighborhoods clean, we can reduce the amount of litter in our streams, rivers, lakes, marshes, and ultimately, our oceans. Read our tips to learn what you can do to help from home, or download our fact sheet.
Q&A with Lea King-Badyna, Executive Director of Keep Golden Isles Beautiful
If you appreciate the beauty of Georgia’s coasts, you’re going to be a big fan of the work behind this local affiliate. Join us for a conversation about salt marshes, marine debris, and the remarkable impact students and volunteers can have on the environment.
Our Favorite Ways to Unplug
Taking a digital detox can improve your mental and physical health in a myriad of ways, from better sleep to healthier relationships. You might even discover a new hobby! We’ve listed several activities we love that are fun and keep our state clean, green, and beautiful. Try a few for the National Day of Unplugging, or incorporate them into your daily routine.
A Mission to Inspire: Reconsidering Litter with Chad Livsey
Chad adopted a road in his hometown over four years ago, and since then his movement has grown to include an entire city. He’s one of many people across Georgia joining us in our campaign to #reconsiderlitter. Read on to discover how you can make a difference in your own community.
Five Environmental Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond
Most Americans associate George Washington Carver with the peanut, but did you know he was one of the founders of the modern organic farming movement? Are you interested in learning more about agriculture as resistance, the relationships between people of color and outdoor spaces, or the environmental perspectives of poets like Phillis Wheatley and Gwendolyn Brooks? We’ve compiled a collection of diverse narratives that we think should grace your shelves all year long.