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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
Image of Clarksville Online: Nashville Sounds return to First Horizon Park for Six-Game Homestand, July 13th
Clarksville Online: Nashville Sounds return to First Horizon Park for Six-Game Homestand, July 13th
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns home to First Horizon Park on Tuesday, July 13th. 2021 to host the Louisville Bats. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, for a six-game homestand presented by Nobody Trashes Tennessee. Read More
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TN to Embark on Litter Pollution Study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Plastic bottles and cans line many of the state’s roadways and rivers, and now the state is conducting a large research study to pinpoint the sources and composition of litter, its financial and environmental costs, and the effectiveness of existing efforts to clean it up. Read More
Image of Tennessee Aquarium Partners with TDOT for New Exhibits on Earth Day
Tennessee Aquarium Partners with TDOT for New Exhibits on Earth Day
Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the impact of road litter and microplastics on waterways. “TDOT spends 19 million dollars picking up litter across the state of Tennessee. At any given time in the state, there are a […] Read More
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Let’s keep Nashville clean; litter is a liability
Metro Council Member Joy Styles represents District 32 and is a current street adopter through the Metro Beautification & Environment Commission’s Adopt-A-Street Program. For more information on drop-off convenience centers where you can discard various items and information on hosting or participating in a cleanup, visit StopLitter.Nashville.gov. Nobody Trashes Tennessee. That is the slogan of […] Read More