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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.

Image of TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
Governor Lee Proclaims November as No Trash November in the State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host […] Read More
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
The 3rd patch in the series, “Rocco the Raccoon,” debuts just in time for the 5th Annual No Trash November initiative NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program […] Read More
Image of 10 Terrifying Truths About Holiday Waste + Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips You’ll Actually Use
10 Terrifying Truths About Holiday Waste + Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips You’ll Actually Use
It’s that time of year again: twinkling lights, festive gifts, overflowing meals, and families gathering together. However, behind the sparkle lies a significant, messy secret: our celebrations generate a massive increase in waste. This extra trash puts additional stress on landfills and often ends up on our roadways and in our waterways. This year, use […] Read More
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5 Ways to Have an Eco-friendly and Sustainable Holiday
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can have an eco-friendly and sustainable holiday season. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of […] Read More
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5 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Tennessee
There’s nothing like the smell of a real tree during the holidays, and for a lot of us, it’s not Christmas without one. In fact, in the US, around 22 million trees are purchased every year (“Christmas Tree Purchases By The Numbers”). But what do you do with your tree once the holidays are over? […] Read More
Image of Nobody Trashes Tennessee Partners with UT Athletics for No Trash November Event
Nobody Trashes Tennessee Partners with UT Athletics for No Trash November Event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Athletics is teaming up once again with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful as part of the 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to take part in cleanup events in their communities. Student-athletes, UT Athletics staff, and community volunteers will come together to help keep the University […] Read More