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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
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How to Organize a Litter Cleanup in Your Community
It’s easy to organize a litter cleanup in your community. There are so many ways that Tennessee citizens can help make a difference in reducing the amount of litter on our roadways and organizing litter cleanups in the community really helps. See which of these three ideas will work for you and your community.  Adopt-A-Highway […] Read More
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Blackman High School Wins Beautification Donation as Part of No Trash November
Nobody Trashes Tennessee, the state’s litter prevention campaign managed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), teamed up with Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) for the No Trash November Student Video Contest. Read the full article as published in Rutherford Source. Read More
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Students Create Litter Prevention Videos During No Trash November
Nobody Trashes Tennessee and TSSAA recognize students and schools making an impact towards litter prevention with scholarships, prizes, and beautification project donations Link to hi-res images and additional photos from Tullahoma High School and Henry County High School Link to winner announcement video NASHVILLE Tenn. – Dec. 14, 2021 – Nobody Trashes Tennessee, the state’s […] Read More
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46,067 Pounds of Litter Removed from Tennessee Roadways During No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee initiative more than doubled 20,000-pound goal; more than 1,000 volunteers participated in 56 cleanups Volunteers from across the state participate in No Trash November cleanups.Link to image gallery: https://nobodytrashestennessee.com/no-trash-november-photos/ NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 7, 2021 – More than 1,000 volunteers across the state joined forces last month to remove 46,067 pounds […] Read More