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Vietnamese Fishermen vs. Formosa Plastics on the Texas Gulf Coast plastic nurdles collected on the beachKTB Blog

Vietnamese Fishermen vs. Formosa Plastics on the Texas Gulf Coast

by Kirsten Sorensen Since the 1980s, Vietnamese fishermen on the Texas Gulf Coast have been at the forefront of environmental justice, battling the industrial pollution caused by Formosa Plastics. This long-standing struggle underscores the resilience and determination of a community fighting to protect their livelihoods and environment. Vietnamese Settlement on…
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May 30, 2024
What is Greenwashing? What is Greenwashing, and how you can spot itKTB Blog

What is Greenwashing?

by Amina Mukaty, 2024 Spring Programs Intern What is Greenwashing?  Due to the global efforts towards mitigating the impacts of climate change and embracing sustainability, various eco-friendly trends have emerged across several industries. Many brands have latched on to the sustainability movement to market their products to environmentally-conscious consumers. The…
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May 1, 2024
4 Easy Steps to Completing a Community Project KTB Blog

4 Easy Steps to Completing a Community Project

by the Young Texan Ambassadors Leadership Council: Aishwaryaa Udeshi, Ocean Landreneau, June Kim, Priya Patel, Jennifer Cox, Sydney Brown, Abigail So, Saanvi Mylavarapu, Marleigh Alvarado, Claudia AmatoEmbarking on a community project requires dedication, but the rewards—strengthened community bonds, improved environments, and the joy of achieving a shared goal—are immeasurable. Steps:…
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April 24, 2024
The 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Winners the 2024 WinnerGCAAKTB BlogRecognition

The 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Winners

Keep Texas Beautiful is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. For over three decades, Keep Texas Beautiful, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has been recognizing Texas communities for their outstanding overall efforts to keep their…
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April 2, 2024
Keeping Texas Recycling: Enhancing Recycling Accessibility Across Texas KTB BlogRecycling

Keeping Texas Recycling: Enhancing Recycling Accessibility Across Texas

by Karla Camacho, KTB Communications Coordinator Who says recycling isn’t happening? Well, in Texas, it sure is! Over the past three decades, Keep Texas Beautiful’s Keep Texas Recycling (KTR) program and its network of community partners have made a remarkable impact on the Texas environment. Together, participating communities have recycled…
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February 28, 2024
5 Black Texan Environmentalists and Organizations to Know in 2024 KTB Blog

5 Black Texan Environmentalists and Organizations to Know in 2024

by Karla Camacho, KTB 's Communications Coordinator Cover Photo from Black Women WhoIn celebration of Black History Month, it is essential to recognize and honor the contributions of Black individuals and organizations in the environmental movement. Here are five remarkable Black Texan environmentalists and organizations who have made significant strides…
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February 21, 2024
The 2023 Beautify Texas Award Winners – Organizational Categories Beautify Texas AwardsKTB Blog

The 2023 Beautify Texas Award Winners – Organizational Categories

The Beautify Texas Awards honor Texas companies, schools, and organizations doing extraordinary things in their communities. We're proud to showcase the 2023 Beautify Texas Awards winners in the Organizational category, and thank these Texans for their hard work as volunteers, educators, and leaders. Ebby Halliday & Maurice Acers Business/Industry Award…
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February 12, 2024
The 2023 Beautify Texas Award Winners – Individual Categories Beautify Texas AwardsKTB Blog

The 2023 Beautify Texas Award Winners – Individual Categories

The Beautify Texas Awards honor ordinary Texans doing extraordinary things in their communities. We're proud to showcase the 2023 Beautify Texas Awards winners in the Individual category, and thank these Texans for their hard work as volunteers, educators, and leaders. Sadie Ray Graff Educator Award Recognizes the efforts of an…
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February 9, 2024
Yuengling and Keep Texas Beautiful Renew Partnership For 2024 Yuengling Lager's KTB branded special edition cansKTB BlogNews

Yuengling and Keep Texas Beautiful Renew Partnership For 2024

NEWS PROVIDED BY D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc  06 Feb, 2024, 09:00 ET Limited-Edition Packaging and Special Events Support Texas Beautification Initiatives POTTSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Yuengling Company announced a 2024 partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) – a nonprofit organization that empowers Texans to keep our communities clean…
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February 6, 2024