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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 Reuse, Recycle, Repeat: Simple Tips for Recycling to Maximize Your Impact
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
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Find a Cleanup Near You with Our Tennessee Cleanup Event Calendar
Finding your next volunteer opportunity just got easier with our Tennessee Cleanup Event Calendar. It’s easier than ever to search for a public cleanup and Join the Movement to end littering in Tennessee. Our success with No Trash November in 2021 – a statewide initiative to collect 25,000 pounds of litter and host 25 cleanup […] Read More
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Scenic Byways Showcase the Beauty of Tennessee
Tennessee’s Scenic Byways showcase the stunning landscapes of the state, featuring numerous preserved and enhanced roads and highways that both residents and visitors can enjoy. What is a Scenic Byway? A Scenic Byway is a road or route that has importance not only to the state of Tennessee but to the American Highway System. The […] Read More
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Nobody Trashes Tennessee Sponsors Washed Ashore at Tennessee Aquarium
Art With a Purpose: Tennessee Aquarium’s Washed Ashore Exhibit Nobody Trashes Tennessee is proud to sponsor Washed Ashore as part of the Aquarium’s 30th Anniversary. The new exhibit is comprised of a series of dramatic and beautiful sculptures. All created from litter, the exhibit helps shine a light on the problem of plastic litter in […] Read More
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TDOT employees volunteer in April 21 Earth Day cleanup
Thirty TDOT volunteers to participate in Chickamauga Lake cleanup on April 21 as part of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Earth Day awareness events CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – April 19, 2022 – In observance of Earth Day, Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Region 2 employees are participating in a cleanup of the […] Read More