KTB Blog
Affiliate of the Month: Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful
Blog post written by Roxanne Flores-Achmad, Executive Director of Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful. Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful began in 2002 and currently has fifteen members, appointed by City Council as Commissioners. Our Commissioners represent the community, and we are fortunate to have a diverse group of individuals that bring new ideas to…
keeptxbeautyDecember 15, 2020
How to Increase Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard
What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of species existing within an ecosystem. This includes plants, animals, and fungi. This is super important because increases in biodiversity boost overall ecosystem productivity and ensure natural sustainability for all life forms. Here is a list of easy ways you can increase biodiversity…
keeptxbeautyDecember 8, 2020
Guest Blog: Take Care of Texas Sustainable Swaps
Creating less waste is one of the best ways to take care of the environment. If you take a look around your home, odds are you'll find several products that can be swapped out with more eco-friendly options. Here are a few swaps you can make in each room to…
keeptxbeautyNovember 19, 2020
Keep San Angelo Beautiful Recycle 4 Bicycle Program
Blog Post Written By Charlotte Anderson, President of Keep San Angelo BeautifulAs America Recycles Day quickly approaches, I'm so inspired by our amazing community. I think about 9-year-old Ella Elkins, a 5th grader at Ft. Concho Elementary who's been doing great things in San Angelo for a couple of years. She's…
keeptxbeautyNovember 13, 2020
Affiliate of the Month: Keep Cuero Beautiful
Blog post written by Linda Henderson, President of Keep Cuero Beautiful. General Douglas MacArthur once said, "Old Soldiers never die, they simply fade away." Years later, comedians paraphrased the ending; my favorite was, "Old teachers never die, they just lose their class."Keep Cuero Beautiful (KCB) contradicts this age-old saying. KCB's…
keeptxbeautyNovember 11, 2020
How to Approach Community Leaders to Create Change
This blog was written by Jessica Lerner, a digital marketing professional and a new social impact entrepreneur, about her experience working within her community to create change. Her current projects include Real Parks, an international parks directory encouraging conservation, and Jess Lerner Art, a photographic coastal art brand supporting efforts…
keeptxbeautyOctober 27, 2020
What to Do With Your Leftover Candy Wrappers
Halloween has finally arrived! Even though we are still working through a pandemic and this year's festivities will look different, one thing that can be guaranteed in almost every house is that there will be lots of candy. In 2019, it was estimated that 95% of American households bought candy…
keeptxbeautyOctober 27, 2020
Keep Lewisville Beautiful Adapts to Cleanup Changes with a Green Bag Grant
Amy Wells is the Executive Director of Keep Lewisville Beautiful. On this blog, she shares her experience with utilizing a Green Bag Grant to adapt to new changes during a pandemic. In the midst of COVID restrictions, Keep Lewisville Beautiful (KLB) wanted to give back to our community and support volunteers,…
keeptxbeautyOctober 15, 2020
Affiliate of the Month: Keep Tyler Beautiful
If there is one word to describe Keep Tyler Beautiful it would be community. Keep Tyler Beautiful (KTyB) was created in 1995 with the mission to encourage beautification, waste reduction, and recycling activities in the community.The success behind our beautification projects and recycling efforts is due to the men and women who…
keeptxbeautyOctober 13, 2020
Guest Blog: Latino Outdoors is #TogetherApart
Where The Wind Blows And The River Flows/Donde El Viento Sopla Y El Aire Fluye DiceHola! My name is Josie Gutierrez and I am a Latina and the Program Coordinator for Latino Outdoors - Southwest. People often ask how I got involved with the organization. I say it was a…
keeptxbeautyOctober 8, 2020
Roadside Cleanups: A How-to Guide
Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) first began working together in the late 1960s. They shared the common goal of making Texas roadways attractive and safe for motorists, which has remained a priority for over 40 years. Since 1985, Keep Texas Beautiful has partnered through an annual contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to…
keeptxbeautySeptember 30, 2020
Powerful Partnerships: Sustaining Local Programs in Your Community
D'Ann Williams is the President of Keep Aransas County Beautiful. She was set to present at our Virtual KTB Conference on the Powerful Partnerships: Sustaining Local Educational Programs Panel, however due to weather complications, was unable to participate. On this blog, D'Ann is sharing her expertise in partnering with the Texas…
keeptxbeautySeptember 24, 2020
Staff Blog: 4 Tips for Reducing Waste with a Baby
I can now say that I have survived a year being a parent, which feels like an extra special accomplishment during this COVID pandemic. As any parent knows, the first year is filled with a lot of learning and trying to look like you know what you're doing. That's what…
keeptxbeautySeptember 18, 2020
Affiliate of the Month: Keep San Angelo Beautiful
"VIRTUALLY" 6 months new, but …THE SHOW MUST GO ON…Keep San Angelo Beautiful (KSAB) was revitalized in February this year to bring much awareness and maintain clean, green, and beautiful spaces in San Angelo, Texas.Strategic plans were implemented, a logo, letterhead, and brochure were designed and we put it all on a t-shirt, banner, and tableclothOur…
keeptxbeautySeptember 15, 2020
Adapting to Cleanup and Volunteer Changes
At the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference, we held a panel discussion on Adapting to Cleanup and Volunteer Changes in an Ever-Evolving Time. Cindy Harris was on this panel and shared how her community of Grapevine is adjusting in these times. Hear more from Cindy Harris on the success of safe and…
keeptxbeautySeptember 3, 2020
Back to School: Youth Resources for Students and Teachers
The Back to School season is upon us! With students and teachers preparing to get back into the swing of their school daily routines, we have youth and educator resources ready to be used in every learning environment. Below you'll find brief captions of several of our recommended resources. Center for…
keeptxbeautyAugust 13, 2020
Affiliate of the Month: Keep Orange County Beautiful
The Affiliate of the Month Campaign highlights the stories of our affiliates; hard-working, boots on the ground organizations, who are committed to keeping their communities clean and beautiful. Orange County was one of many affiliates affected by COVID-19. They were able to pivot and continue to be a resource to…
keeptxbeautyAugust 11, 2020
Guest Blog: Save Water this Summer
The sweltering summer months in Texas can be insufferable. Texas has faced severe drought over the last few years, making water conservation an essential piece of the 2017 State Water Plan. While we can't change the weather, there are simple actions we can take to cut back on water usage.Simple…
keeptxbeautyJuly 23, 2020
What to Expect at our Virtual Conference
Our 53rd Annual Keep Texas Beautiful Conference is a little over a month away, and we would like to answer any pressing questions or concerns of how to navigate our two-day virtual conference experience.The decision to host the event virtually still allows for an educational experience all while prioritizing the…
keeptxbeautyJuly 21, 2020
