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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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Reuse, Recycle, Repeat: Simple Tips for Recycling to Maximize Your Impact
Did you know the average American generates about 4.5 pounds of trash daily? Multiply that by the population of Tennessee, and it adds up to a staggering amount of waste. Worst of all, much of it ends up in landfills when a significant portion could have been recycled.  Plastic, aluminum, and glass take centuries to […] Read More
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The Psychology of Littering: Understanding the Why Behind the Mess and How to Stop It
Have you ever seen someone toss trash out their car window and thought, “Seriously?” Turns out, there’s science behind the madness. Let’s break down the psychology of litter and learn how we can help stop the cycle. The Trashy Truth – Why People Litter (Even When They Know Better) Litter is everywhere. Along Tennessee’s roadways, […] Read More
Image of Keep Maury Beautiful collects 520 pounds of litter for No Trash November
Keep Maury Beautiful collects 520 pounds of litter for No Trash November
Keep Maury Beautiful collected 520 pounds of litter from Cleburne Road on Nov. 11 as part of TDOT’s No Trash November initiative and is encouraging residents to get involved to keep the county litter free.Keep M Read the full article as published in The Daily Herald, AOL Read More
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No Trash November: TSU students cleaning up community
Tennessee State University (TSU) Athletics is partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) program, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, as they kicked off the 3rd Annual No Trash November. This project encourages locals to join clean-up events throughout November. Dr. Mikki Allen, TSU Director of Athletics, stated TSU Athletics’ commitment to community cleanliness and safety. Read […] Read More
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‘No Trash November’ cleanup dates throughout Jackson announced
The Tennessee Department of Transportation gives residents a chance to be part of the solution, not the pollution. TDOT announces its fourth annual “No Trash November.” The goal this year is to remove over 50,000 pounds of litter from our state’s roadways. Read the full article as published in WBBJ. Read More
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No Trash November aims to remove 50,000 pounds of litter from roadways
Our media partners across the state are helping to spread the word about No Trash November! With their help – and our dedicated volunteers in communities throughout the state – we are well on our way to reaching our goal of removing 50,000 pounds of litter from our roadways and waterways! Here are just a […] Read More