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Making a Momentous Impact: How Affiliates Are Improving MLK Jr. Corridors
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

Making a Momentous Impact: How Affiliates Are Improving MLK Jr. Corridors

There are over 950 Martin Luther King corridors across the United States, and this year, two Georgia affiliates received community improvement grants from Keep America Beautiful to transform and restore them. Keep Thomas County Beautiful has expanded a youth-focused garden, while Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful revitalized a historic area with tree plantings. We got in touch with them to learn all about their projects—join us for the details!

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Summer Sustainability Challenge: 25 Easy Ways You Can Help the Planet
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

Summer Sustainability Challenge: 25 Easy Ways You Can Help the Planet

We spend an incredible amount of time outdoors in the warmer months, making it the perfect occasion to instill eco-friendly habits. We’ve compiled some of our favorite ways to stay green, and we hope you’ll find them useful while enjoying all nature has to offer. How many items can you check off the list before the season comes to a close?

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How to Host a Sustainable Summer Barbecue
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How to Host a Sustainable Summer Barbecue

Who doesn’t love a good cookout? From the social aspect to the joy of eating outdoors, it’s a fun way to relax that’s synonymous with the season. It can also create a lot of waste if you’re not careful—follow our tips to lower your footprint and have your greenest garden party yet. With simple swaps and a bit of planning, you can make a world of difference!

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53 Ways to Love the Planet This Earth Day
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

53 Ways to Love the Planet This Earth Day

Are you ready to show some appreciation for the place we all call home? Our annual list is back! We’ve included one eco-friendly idea for each year this global day of action has existed. Try a few this weekend and keep going from there. By taking small, consistent steps to lessen our environmental impact, we can make a monumental difference.

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Meet Cathy Ehrler & Kathy Rennell Forbes
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Meet Cathy Ehrler & Kathy Rennell Forbes

The duo behind Studio Z Atlanta will showcase all new works made from recycled materials in “Artistic Transformation: Finding the Hidden Beauty of Waste” this April. To celebrate Earth Month, half of the proceeds will go to KGBF. Join us for a conversation about upcycling, the artistic process, and how they became environmental advocates in the first place.

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10 Ways to Support Pollinators This Spring
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

10 Ways to Support Pollinators This Spring

Have you been wondering what you can do to make your outdoor space more friendly to bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and birds? It’s easier than you might think to help their populations thrive. Follow our recommendations to create a buzz where you live.

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14 Ways to Love the Planet on Valentine’s Day
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14 Ways to Love the Planet on Valentine’s Day

We’re all accustomed to celebrating people we adore in February, but what if you made the earth your sweetheart? We’ve put together a list of ideas to make your holiday a little greener. Choose a few or complete them all. You’ll be the most eco-friendly cupid ever!

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Seven Ideas for Sustainable Self-Care
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Seven Ideas for Sustainable Self-Care

In January, it’s common to set goals and come up with new resolutions and habits. We’re no strangers to fun new calendars or fitness classes, but we want to make sure you think of your mental health as well. We’ve listed some of our favorite ways to nurture happiness while keeping the planet in mind. Get ready for your most joyous year yet!

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23 Resolutions for a Sustainable New Year

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the planet? There’s no better time to think about how you can make changes that will improve Georgia’s environment. Pick and choose from our list of ideas to have your cleanest, greenest, most beautiful year yet.

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