Press Releases

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Names Jonathan Brown, Sustainability Coordinator at UL Lafayette, the New Co-Chair of the KLB University Sustainability Coalition

(MANDEVILLE, LA) – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has selected Jonathan R. Brown, Sustainability Coordinator at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as the new Co-Chair of the KLB University Sustainability ...

Posted on Nov 08, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Affiliates Host Events for America Recycles Day

(BATON ROUGE, LA) – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) Affiliates will host events during the month of November to celebrate America Recycles Day, happening November 15. “Recycling helps to reduce ...

Posted on Nov 01, 2023 | Blog,News,Press Releases

Governor Edwards Announces LSU Litter Institute to Help Solve State, National, International Problem

Press release by Office of Research & Economic Development, Louisiana State University Today, Governor John Bel Edwards announced the new LSU Litter Institute that will address the statewide and ...

Posted on Oct 23, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Grants 25 Organizations in 15 Parishes a Total of $141,133 in Greener Grounds Grants for Reduced Waste and Litter at Large Outdoor Events

(BATON ROUGE) – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), with support from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, has awarded 25 organizations in 15 parishes a total ...

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Awards Eight University Affiliates $39,644 in Grants

MANDEVILLE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its new University Affiliate grant program, made possible with funding from a five-year EPA Gulf ...

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s 2023 Louisiana Litter Study Reveals Louisiana Taxpayers Pay $91.4 Million Annually for Litter Abatement

BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor released today the 2023 Louisiana Litter Study including the annual cost of litter abatement, roadside litter assessment statistics, and ...

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Announces 2023 Everyday Hero Award Recipients

BATON ROUGE, La. – Annually, in conjunction with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) State Conference, KLB hosts the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon, recognizing individuals, groups, non-profits, and businesses going the extra mile to clean up ...

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Announces 2023-2024 Healthy Communities and Community Affiliate Grant Recipients

MANDEVILLE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Healthy Communities and Community Affiliate grant recipients. Both KLB grant programs, totaling $236,046, reduce litter and waste, ...

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Annual State Conference, October 10-11, to Feature Presentations on Litter Prevention, Recycling, Beautification, and Sustainability Efforts in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) will host its annual State Conference October 10-11 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, welcoming all to hear from experts on best practices for litter ...

Posted on Aug 28, 2023 | News,Press Releases

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Announces 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards

MANDEVILLE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is pleased to announce the 22 Community Affiliates meeting the requirements for the 2023 KLB Circle of Excellence: Abbeville, Abita, Ascension, Assumption, Bossier, ...