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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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You Can Help Reduce Litter from Holiday Celebrations This Year
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is there are many ways you can reduce litter this holiday season.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United […] Read More
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During No Trash November 46,067 pounds of litter was removed from Tennessee Roadways
More than 1,000 volunteers across the state joined forces last month to remove 46,067 pounds of litter in their communities as part of the first-ever No Trash November. Read the full article as published in Opera News, U.S. News, AP News, Herald Citizen, Main Street Nashville, Fox 17 and Chattanooga Times Free Press. Read More
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Meet Grumpy Food Container
Meet Grumpy Food Container. He never expected to be a piece of talking trash, much less be on a show with Red Plastic Cup.  He is the smartest guy on the set of “Talking Trash: The Show” but don’t share that with his co-host because Grumpy tries not to take things too seriously. He’s confident […] Read More
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Is Litter a Problem in Your Community?
Everyone in America Should Live in a Beautiful Community. That’s the theme behind the Keep America Beautiful 2020 National Litter Study, which examined the state of litter across the country and how it impacts us all. The findings reveal that litter is not just an isolated issue—litter is a problem that impacts neighborhoods large and […] Read More