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Image of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful Release Results from Statewide Litter Study
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful Release Results from Statewide Litter Study
Litter on Tennessee roadways decreased 12% since 2016; More than 88 million pieces of litter exists on the state’s public roads NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 15, 2023 – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTNB) today released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study (2022 Study). Engineering firm Burns & […] Read More
Image of 88.5 Million Pieces of Litter Exist on TN’s Public Roads Despite 12% Decline in Litter, Study Says
88.5 Million Pieces of Litter Exist on TN’s Public Roads Despite 12% Decline in Litter, Study Says
More than 88 million pieces of litter remain on Tennessee’s public roads despite a 12% decline in litter statewide, according to a new study. The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Keep Tennessee Beautiful released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study. This study is a follow-up from previous studies conducted in 2016 and 2006, […] Read More
Image of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful Release Results from Statewide Litter Study
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful Release Results from Statewide Litter Study
Litter on Tennessee roadways decreased 12% since 2016; More than 88 million pieces of litter exists on the state’s public roads NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 15, 2023 – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTNB) today released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study (2022 Study). Engineering firm Burns & […] Read More
Image of From Rivers to Lakes – How Your Litter Impacts Our Marine Life
From Rivers to Lakes – How Your Litter Impacts Our Marine Life
Each year, millions of pounds of litter end up in Tennessee waterways: from our rivers to our majestic lakes. Not only does all this trash take away from the beauty of Tennessee’s natural landscape, but litter can also be extremely damaging to our marine life. Trash can be swept away from roadways, our scenic byways […] Read More
Image of 5 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips to Help Keep Tennessee Litter-Free
5 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips to Help Keep Tennessee Litter-Free
Each year, millions of people explore Tennessee’s iconic landmarks, like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Graceland and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, travelers can contribute to the litter problem by thoughtlessly discarding their trash instead of disposing of it properly. This widespread litter not only poses a danger to wildlife and pollutes […] Read More