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Keep Louisiana Beautiful Partners with Public Libraries During Love the Boot Week and National Library Week to Clean Up Litter Across the State

BATON ROUGE, La. – Public libraries across Louisiana are helping lead the charge for cleaner, greener communities during Love the Boot Week, April 18–26, 2026 – Louisiana’s largest statewide litter removal ...

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Ouachita Green’s Household Hazardous Waste Event Draws Record Participation

Ouachita Green successfully hosted its Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, with an overwhelming community response and impact.   In just ...

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Clean Biz Spotlight: First Federal Bank of Louisiana

With a legacy of more than 75 years serving Louisiana communities, First Federal Bank of Louisiana continues to demonstrate that being a community bank means more than financial services. It ...

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Staff Spotlight: Shelby Pelafigue, Programs and Events Manager

Keep Louisiana Beautiful would like to welcome Shelby Pelafigue to the team as our Programs and Events Manager!   “I’m so excited to be a part of this powerful team ...

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Susan Russell Receives Sue Smith Professional Leadership Award

We are so proud of our very own Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, for winning the Sue Smith Professional Leadership Award at the Keep America Beautiful National ...

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You Can Help Make Mardi Gras Cleaner and Greener

Mardi Gras parades are at the heart of Louisiana’s culture, but the litter and waste generated can be unsightly and harmful to our environment if left unaddressed. Following parades, cups, ...

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Clean Biz Spotlight: RoyOMartin’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

At Keep Louisiana Beautiful, we know that a cleaner, more beautiful Louisiana starts with leadership, accountability, and a shared sense of pride in our communities. That’s why we are proud ...

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Good food. Local pride. A cleaner St. James Parish.

Few things bring people together like good food and a shared sense of pride in the place we call home. That spirit is at the heart of the Keep St. ...

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree to Support Louisiana’s Coast 

Each year, Louisiana residents give new purpose to their Christmas trees through local recycling efforts. Instead of going to the landfill, the trees are used for coastal restoration and fish ...

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Repurpose Plastic Bags to Make a Blooming Piece of Art

Keep Eunice Beautiful and the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club recently repurposed plastic bags to make art with over 100 kids at the Community Garden Christmas Festival!   This craft ...

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