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Volunteers work hard to clean nature preserves during MLK Day of Service 2012.

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MLK Day Service Events a Success!

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 17:17 — KAB

This MLK Day, KAB partnered with several organizations to coordinate and support service events around Austin both large and small! From cleanups to trail construction, hundreds of volunteers made a huge impact in the community, and KAB is proud to have been a part of it!

Samsung makes big splash at Lady Bird Lake!

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 14:20 — KAB

Samsung Austin Semiconductor announced a $25,000 sponsorship to support the Keep Austin Beautiful Lady Bird Lake Cleanup program. Samsung’s contribution is the first corporate sponsorship for the six-year program as well as the largest sponsorship, to date.

Look good, smell good, do good!

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 09:31 — KAB

EcoClean gives back to KAB every Wednesday in January!

Clean those dirty clothes at EcoClean on Wednesdays in January and a portion of your purchase will support Keep Austin Beautiful! Look good, smell good, do good. Keep your clothes clean and chemical free while supporting a non-profit organization that works daily to provide resources and education to inspire individuals and the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship.

Let's Can It - Partnership with the City of Austin

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 14:57 — KAB

Have you ever noticed how our beautiful creeks and rivers become filled with trash after storms?  KAB is teaming up with the City of Austin Watershed Protection, Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Parks & Recreation and The Trail Foundation to teach Austinites how and why they should can litter before it ends up in our waterways.

Announcing the 2011 Good Sports Always Recycle Winners

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 09:36 — KAB

Schools are going green and being recognized for it too! Winning schools receive $500 to improve their campus environmental efforts and will be recognized on the field at the Texas vs. Kansas State Game on November 19th.

UT Athletics & KAB Champion Sustainability

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 14:20 — KAB

Longhorns fans make the biggest sustainable impact recycling and composting at Texas Football gamedays.

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Get Involved

Clean Sweep Leader Registration Now Open!

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 16:28 — KAB

Can you think of an area in Austin where you've seen litter collecting lately?  Is there a site near your neighborhood, school or business that could use a little love?  If you're ready to do something about it, then you're the perfect fit to be a Leader for this year's Clean Sweep on April 14th 2012. Read on to find out more about Clean Sweep and how you can become a Leader.

MLK Day of Service at Montopolis Greenbelt

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:46 — KAB

Join us this MLK Day for a Day of Service! On Saturday, January 16th KAB is teaming up with American Youthworks, Austin Parks Foundation, and the Montopolis Greenbelt Association to remove trash, tires, and invasive species from the Montopolis Greenbelt. Find out more about how you can help!

 

KAB Habitat Project at Webb Middle School

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 13:01 — KAB

Come see what Webb Middle School is working on this MLK day.  Volunteers are invited to help build a habitat garden with the Clean Creek Campus students.  Installing pathways, planting trees, and creating brick borders are all parts of the group's goal for the workday.

Plastic Caps to Art Sculpture

Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:59 — KAB

Building a large-scale permanent sculpture from thousands of discarded, reclaimed plastic caps and lids is not an easy task. Discover who artist George Sabra is accomplishing this and how you can be a part of the process.

Save the Date for our next Lady Bird Lake Cleanup

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 12:09 — KAB

Start the new year off right by giving back to the community! Save the date for our next Lady Bird Lake cleanup, which will take place on February 11th. Join us for a fun-filled Saturday morning making friends and helping remove litter from the shores of the lake.  This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for individuals or groups. Registration will open soon!

Join us at the 26th Annual KAB Awards Luncheon

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 13:53 — KAB

Every year the KAB Awards recognize the most outstanding efforts to clean, beautify, and protect the Austin environment. Help us honor this year's fantastic winners at the 26th Annual Keep Austin Beautiful Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 27th, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the Sheraton Austin.

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