Keep Kentucky Beautiful

08/04/2025

Some plastic-free baby swaps!

Read more about microplastic exposure linked to feeding bottles here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10971803/

Image credit: EELCorps service member, Abigail W.

08/04/2025

Join the clean up effort this weekend at Cumberland Falls:

07/30/2025

Thank you, Luna, for Keeping Kentucky Beautiful! At just 5 years old, Luna is concerned about trash in her community and wants to be part of effective change. Way to go!

Is there someone in your community you'd like to nominate? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/i6rtukq88RSsg1Lc8

07/29/2025

As Plastic Free July comes to a close, we wanted to share some stats that might help you transition away from single-use plastics all year.

- Over 50% of plastic only gets used once and thrown away
- Scientists estimate there are about 171 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean
- Many microplastic chemical additives are associated with well-established human health risks
- Plastic films, both general use films and food-packaging films, such as candy wrappers or snack bags, represent the second and third most littered items in America



Sources: Ocean Conservancy, Client Earth, Keep America Beautiful

06/29/2025

This month's Kentucky Litter Hero is Matt Ford from Pulaski County! Matt coordinates an 80-95 mile county litter project with 15-20 groups across the county 😱

Thank you Matt for keeping Kentucky beautiful, and setting an example for others in your community.

Is there someone in your community you'd like to nominate? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/i6rtukq88RSsg1Lc8

06/27/2025

Did you know--type 1 plastic bottles aren't truly recyclable? They can be "downcycled:" made into fibers for clothing, or partially used in another plastic product. Contrary to popular belief, a plastic bottle cannot be fully made into a new plastic bottle! Another reason to

Read more: https://oceana.org/blog/recycling-myth-month-plastic-bottle-you-thought-you-recycled-may-have-been-downcycled-instead/

06/24/2025

Restrictions on single-use plastic = less litter!

From the New York Times, "Using data complied by the nonprofit Ocean Conservancy, researchers analyzed results from 45,067 shoreline cleanups between 2016 to 2023, along with a sample of 182 local and state policies enacted to regulate plastic shopping bags between 2017 and 2023.

They found areas that adopted plastic bag policies saw a 25 to 47 percent reduction in the share of plastic bag litter on shorelines, when compared with areas without policies. The longer a policy was in place, the greater the reduction."

Using crowdsourced data from shore cleanups, researchers found that areas that enacted plastic bag bans or fees had fewer bags littering their lakes, rivers and beaches than those without them.

06/23/2025

The countdown to the really is on and we’re feeling 🥳😳🤩😱

On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate its 250th birthday - that’s just over a year away!

🎯 Our goal:
25 billion pieces of litter removed
25,000 communities beautified
Countless small acts of kindness, connection, and care

Every tree planted. Every sidewalk cleaned. Every pollinator garden started. It all counts.

We’ve made great progress so far, but we need YOU to get involved and be part of something truly great! kab.org/greatest

06/14/2025

Do you have extra garden pots from this season? Lowe's Home Improvement stores will take your extras! More here: https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/are-you-wishcycler

05/31/2025

This month’s litter hero is: Ashley Dean! Thank you for all you do for KSU and Frankfort’s community!

05/19/2025

Check out these plastic free kitchen swaps! Source: Beyond Plastics