Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) continues to experience growth in support and impact, thanks to a commitment from our state and local leaders, the KLB Affiliate network, community partners, and citizens who know and understand the socioeconomic value of striving for a litter-free Louisiana. We have much to celebrate as we look back on this past year:

During Love the Boot Week, 19,441 individuals volunteered 100,712 hours at over 760 events, removing a record 347 tons of litter from all 64 parishes. Diverted from the landfill and recycled were 623 lbs of aluminum cans and plastic bottles. In addition to litter removal, volunteers focused on community beautification, planting 921 trees and 4,408 plants, and refurbishing 366 gardens.

• Two new Community Affiliates and three new University Affiliates were onboarded, growing the network to 52 total Affiliates statewide.
• Through the new Get Down & Clean Up program, 127 public libraries in 41 parishes now have clean up supplies for the public to check out and use to care for their community. Since the establishment of the program, over 1,000 litter kit checkouts have occurred. 
• The Clean Biz Partnership program grew to a total of 641 businesses in 48 parishes – all of which understand the link between cleanliness and economic prosperity. This is a 410% increase from June 2023.
• Our grant programs distributed over $1.25 million, which is 30% more than the previous year. 
• KLB published and released the Louisiana Litter Study with eye-opening data on roadside litter, the cost of litter, and public perception of litter.
• KLB published the Greener Grounds Guidebook and Workbook, outlining best practices for preventing and reducing litter and waste at outdoor events. 
• KLB published new resources for educators, including 10 lessons for K-5 that align with the student standards and a colorful new 12-page activity book. 
• The statewide advertising campaign, “Let Louisiana Shine,” earned 196.2 million impressions, reaching citizens with tips for preventing and cleaning up litter.

We are pleased to have experienced an uptick in support for litter prevention and cleanup, but we have a long way to go. A cleaner, greener Louisiana is a goal that we must continuously work toward together. Thank you for doing your part to “Let Louisiana Shine.” 

View the report here.