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Learn about recent developments in Nobody Trashes Tennessee’s mission to end littering through our newsroom. While Tennessee has beautiful scenery, roadside litter remains a challenge. Stay informed about our litter-prevention campaigns and the steps Nobody Trashes Tennessee is taking to protect Tennessee’s natural beauty through the following articles.

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What Happens When You Leave Trash on the Road? 6 Things You Didn’t Know
You’ve probably seen it: a fast-food bag tossed out a car window. But what happens next? Litter doesn’t just disappear. It sets off a chain reaction that affects everything from road safety to wildlife. From clogged storm drains that cause neighborhood flooding to the spread of diseases due to contaminated water, a single piece of […] Read More
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Make Roadside Cleanup Part of Your Spring Routine
With the frosty veil of winter lifting and spring beginning to blossom, it’s also the perfect time for new habits to bloom. Spring cleaning shouldn’t just be limited to inside your home—let’s make roadside cleanup part of our spring cleaning ritual. As we refresh our homes and gardens, we have the power to extend this […] Read More
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The Volunteers Who are Making a Difference in Litter Prevention in Keep Tennessee Beautiful
  • March 11th, 2024
As Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB) prepares for Keep Tennessee Beautiful month in March (part of the Great American Cleanup), we want to recognize the incredible individuals and groups making a difference in litter prevention. Volunteers across the state have been at the forefront, demonstrating their unwavering dedication and passion for keeping the state free of […] Read More
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How Does Littering Affect the Environment and Local Wildlife
There is no doubt that Tennessee is gorgeous, from the scenic byways to our natural lakes and forests. However, roadside litter in Tennessee threatens our state’s pristine beauty daily. But beyond just being unsightly, the question remains: how does littering affect the environment in ways we might not see immediately? Not only is all this […] Read More
Image of Girl Scouts Heart of the South and Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
Girl Scouts Heart of the South and Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
The two councils join Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee to offer the new Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch Girl Scout Troops offered multiple ways to earn patches including participating in a community cleanup or by completing litter prevention educational resources NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Feb. 6, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign […] Read More