Each year, Keep Louisiana collects and publishes data from our programs, Affiliate organizations, and grant recipients. This data reporting reflects the efforts of thousands of people committed to cleaning up Louisiana. Download the 2021-2022 Impact Card, highlighting our network’s accomplishments, and view the more comprehensive report below.
COMPREHENSIVE IMPACT REPORT 2021-22
Volunteers and Participants: 314,793
Volunteer Hours: 106,770
Value of Volunteer Workforce: $2.8 million
Students Receiving Environmental Education: 30,791
Schools and Universities Involved: 340
Teachers Receiving Environmental Education Training: 301
Waterway and Roadway Litter Cleanups: 1,050
Litter Removed from Waterways and Roadways: 487 tons
Recycling Events: 31
Recyclables Collected: 955,751 lbs
Cigarette Butts Removed: 43,535
Hazardous Waste Diverted from Landfill: 643 tons
Trees Planted: 1,126
Gardens Maintained or Planted: 2,837
Partnerships with Businesses, Organizations, Churches, Schools, and Groups: 1,502
» Waste Reduction and Recycling
School Recycling/Environmental Education
Programs: 39
Students Reached: 30, 791
Schools Recycling/Environmental Education: 84
Students Recycling: 21, 521
America Recycles Day (ARD)
ARD Events: 20
Participants: 576
Recyclables Collected: 955,751 lbs
Household Hazardous Waste Days (HHW)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day Events: 22
Electronics Collected: 169,959 lbs
Batteries Collected: 18,444 lbs
Tires Collected: 4,292 lbs
Light bulbs Collected: 8,775 lbs
Pesticides Collected: 34,114 gal
Oil Collected: 7,112 gal
Paint Collected: 82,420 gal
» Cleanups
Land-based Cleanups: 990
Land-based Litter Removed: 894,068 lbs
Waterway Cleanups: 60
Waterway Litter Removed: 79,020 lbs
» Engagement
Schools and Universities: 340
Businesses/Churches/Civic Groups/Governments/Organizations : 1,162
» Enforcement
Trainings: 6
Participants: 118
Revised Ordinances: 2
» Plantings
Gardening workshops: 12
Participants: 32
» Capacity Building
Trash Receptacles Installed: 39
KLB Grants Awarded: 46
KLB Grant Dollars Awarded: $196,804.80
KLB Awards Presented: 35
Individuals Trained: 658
Total Hours of Training Provided: 59
Litter Bags Distributed: 16,800
Litter Grabbers Distributed: 1,296
Safety Vests Distributed: 1,300
Masks Distributed: 1,200
Gloves Distributed: 4,276
