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We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day.

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Celebrate Earth Month with Keep Austin Beautiful Day, April 20th

AUSTIN, TX (April 18, 2024) – Austin is a city known for its beauty; from Lady Bird Lake, to our parks and creeks, Austin’s beautiful outdoor spaces provide ample opportunity for Austinites to gather in nature. But Austin has a litter problem, and as the city grows, so does the amount of litter. Since 1985,…

Guest Blog: Sarah’s Fellowship Experience

AUSTIN, TX (July 2, 2024) – Hey there / Bula Vinaka! I’m Sarah Makutu, hailing from the picturesque island of Beqa in Fiji. I’m thrilled to be part of Keep Austin Beautiful as a Professional Oceania Fellow. This opportunity is part of the Young Pacific Leaders Professional Oceania program, a platform that brings together young…

Keep Austin Beautiful to Engage Thousands of Austin Youth in Zero Waste Education

AUSTIN, TX (May 30, 2024) – On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Austin City Council approved the Generation Zero Zero Waste Youth Education Program contract with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. Generation Zero is a free youth education program, created in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. The program engages students…

Keep Austin Beautiful Presents: The 2023 Annual Report

AUSTIN, TX (November 4, 2023) – Keep Austin Beautiful is thrilled to share our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023! Read on for an introduction to the report by Keep Austin Beautiful CEO Rodney Ahart. ———————————————————— Dear Friends, Thank you for your unwavering belief in the Keep Austin Beautiful mission. Since our founding in 1985,…

Guest Blog: Sarah’s Fellowship Experience

AUSTIN, TX (July 2, 2024) – Hey there / Bula Vinaka! I’m Sarah Makutu, hailing from the picturesque island of Beqa in Fiji. I’m thrilled to be part of Keep Austin Beautiful as a Professional Oceania Fellow. This opportunity is part of the Young Pacific Leaders Professional Oceania program, a platform that brings together young…

Keep Austin Beautiful to Engage Thousands of Austin Youth in Zero Waste Education

AUSTIN, TX (May 30, 2024) – On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Austin City Council approved the Generation Zero Zero Waste Youth Education Program contract with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. Generation Zero is a free youth education program, created in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. The program engages students…