Do Beautiful Things · Season 3 · Episode 4
Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Lt. Governor Nungesser on Community, Innovation, and the Fight Against Litter
March 19, 2026 · Hosted by Jennifer Lawson
How Louisiana’s bold initiatives are transforming litter cleanup into a sweeping movement for a more beautiful state
In this episode of “Do Beautiful Things,” host Jenny Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, sits down with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser of Louisiana for a candid conversation on leadership, innovation, and the fight for cleaner communities across Louisiana and the nation.
Together, they explore how initiatives like “Love Your Waterways” and “Love the Boot Week” are mobilizing everyone from sportsmen to schoolchildren to tackle litter on land and in our vital waterways. Lt. Governor Nungesser shares the personal “aha” moments that sparked his lifelong commitment to stewardship, while offering practical strategies for change—ranging from legislative action to corporate partnerships.
Tune in for inspiration, practical advice, and a look at how communities are driving real impact—one cleaned river, engaged classroom, and empowered leader at a time.
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