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Latest
The 6 releases published most recently, newest first.
Recycling
October 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
High school students invited to explore local recycling systems and pitch creative, community-based solutions. The challenge runs through November 15, 2026 with one grand-prize winner receiving $500.
October 5, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Partnership supports associate volunteer events, community-driven litter solutions, and innovative local leadership.
September 11, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Cleanup, beautification, and other acts of service part of America’s Day of Doing Good, the largest day of community action in U.S. history
Recycling
June 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Collaboration with TerraCycle® and Grand Teton Lodge Company®, with support from the National Park Foundation helped reduce landfilled waste, improve diversion, and create new recycling options for hard-to-recycle materials.
May 22, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
New board leaders brings deep expertise in digital transformation, brand strategy, consumer engagement, and scalable execution.
Litter
May 13, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
But 35 Billion Pieces Remain: Progress Report Reveals What’s Working and Where Urgent Action Is Still Needed
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17 releases on prevention, enforcement and the research behind both.
Litter
May 13, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
But 35 Billion Pieces Remain: Progress Report Reveals What’s Working and Where Urgent Action Is Still Needed
Litter
April 22, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Join us in picking up 10 pieces of litter per day through July 4 as part of the Greatest American Cleanup. Text LITTER to 475-500-8569.
Litter
May 21, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs
Newly installed recycling station, fishing line bins, and cigarette receptacles help reduce litter and encourage recycling.
Litter
March 20, 2025 · McCall Vrydaghs
Join the #Greatest25 Litter Challenge and help clean up America! Pick up 25 pieces of litter by Earth Day and make a difference.
Litter
July 22, 2024 · McCall Vrydaghs
Join the Greatest American Cleanup to create a cleaner, greener America. Help remove 25 billion pieces of litter from the national landscape by July 4, 2026, our country’s 250th birthday.
Litter
March 20, 2024 · McCall Vrydaghs
Get involved in the Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup®—the nation’s top community improvement initiative targeting litter reduction and environmental enhancement. Discover 20 ways to participate and make a positive impact on your community today!
Showing 6 of 17 stories
The archive
All 97 releases, by year, back to 2014.
Recycling
October 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
High school students invited to explore local recycling systems and pitch creative, community-based solutions. The challenge runs through November 15, 2026 with one grand-prize winner receiving $500.
October 5, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Partnership supports associate volunteer events, community-driven litter solutions, and innovative local leadership.
September 11, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Cleanup, beautification, and other acts of service part of America’s Day of Doing Good, the largest day of community action in U.S. history
Recycling
June 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
Collaboration with TerraCycle® and Grand Teton Lodge Company®, with support from the National Park Foundation helped reduce landfilled waste, improve diversion, and create new recycling options for hard-to-recycle materials.
May 22, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
New board leaders brings deep expertise in digital transformation, brand strategy, consumer engagement, and scalable execution.
Litter
May 13, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs
But 35 Billion Pieces Remain: Progress Report Reveals What’s Working and Where Urgent Action Is Still Needed
Showing 6 of 97 stories
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