Posted on Dec 29, 2025 | News,Press Releases
Need a New Year’s Resolution? Stop Litter in 2026 and Let Louisiana Shine.
BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser ask people in all 64 parishes of Louisiana to stop littering in 2026. Adopt one or all 10 of KLB’s proposed New Year’s resolutions to help clean up our Sportsman’s Paradise.
“As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we’re reminded that caring for our communities is a responsibility we all share,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “By making simple, everyday choices – never littering and picking it up when we see it – we can protect our Sportsman’s Paradise and ensure future generations inherit a cleaner, greener Louisiana.”
“Litter hurts our economy, our environment, and our quality of life,” said Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “By adopting one or all of these resolutions, you are doing your part to prevent litter and helping to Let Louisiana Shine.”
In 2026, I resolve to:
No. 1 ~ Bag my trash, tie the bag tight, and put a lid on my outdoor trash can.
These simple actions prevent loose trash from becoming litter.
No. 2 ~ Keep a garbage bag in my vehicle and dispose of my trash properly when I get home.
This action helps prevent roadside litter. According to Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s litter study, there are approximately 143.8 million pieces of litter on Louisiana roadways.
No. 3 ~ Check the bed of my truck to ensure it’s free of trash and debris that could fly out and become litter.
This action helps prevent roadside litter. Motorists are responsible for 53.2% of roadway litter.
No. 4 ~ Secure my load with tarps, nets, and tie-downs when transporting large items in my truck or trailer.
This helps prevent accidents caused by fallen equipment, furniture, etc. Unsecured loads account for 17% of roadway litter.
No. 5 ~ Get a travel ashtray.
Tossed cigarette butts are a fire hazard and can end up in our waterways and harm fish and wildlife. Tobacco products make up 24.5% of micro litter (less than 4 inches) on Louisiana roadways.
No. 6 ~ Keep my business parking lot free of litter and install trash receptacles when possible.
A clean place of business is a business that cares about Louisiana. Check out the Clean Biz Partnership! There are now more than 1,000 Clean Biz Partners.
No. 7 ~ Talk about the importance of not littering with my friends and family.
Education and awareness is the key to litter prevention! Checkout KLB’s new educational video.
No. 8 ~ Use fewer single-use plastics, like plastic water bottles and plastic bags.
Lightweight plastics can become litter, as they are easily carried by the wind and water. Reusable bottles and bags are affordable investments. Plastic water bottles were found at 80% of KLB’s surveyed sites and were the most frequently found visible litter type overall.
No. 9 ~ Sign up to clean up during Love the Boot Week, seven days of litter cleanup and beautification events happening April 18-26, 2026. Registration opens at LoveTheBoot.org on January 12.
Love the Boot Week has become a movement, mobilizing 25,000+ to clean up and beautify our 64 parishes.
No. 10 ~ Pick up litter when I see it, and report littering and illegal dumping to the litter hotline at 855-LA-LITTER.
If we all chip in, we will see a difference. Hold people accountable who litter by reporting them to the hotline. Remember you can also check out clean up supplies at your local library through the Get Down and Clean Up program.
Litter can include paper, fast food wrappers, beverage cans, Styrofoam, cardboard, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, tire parts, plastic bags, clothing, and even biodegradable items. When not disposed of properly, trash adds to Louisiana’s litter problem.
Find more ways to get more involved with Keep Louisiana Beautiful at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
About Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is a state program under the Office of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism promoting personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
