The Tennessee River is one of the most iconic symbols of not only Knoxville, but of all of the southeast. Unfortunately, the Tennessee River is also home to a substantial amount of pollution.
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The ocean is full of many wonders – a million species of fascinating animals, beautiful, biodiverse coral reefs, and mysteriously unexplored depths. Unfortunately, it is also full of plastic. In the Pacific Ocean alone, between the western coast of California and Hawai’i, there is an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic covering an area twice the size of Texas. All this plastic is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Summer is here! As we head outside to soak up the sun (or relax inside with the air conditioning), there are different sustainability practices that we can adopt to make sure our summer is great for us, and also great for the environment.
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While travel has many benefits, such as widening our understanding of the world and providing escapism from the quotidian, jet-setting around the world unsurprisingly has an impact on the environment. As stewards of the environment, it is important for travelers to know how our tourism impacts the environment, so that we can become sustainable and culturally conscious travelers.
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Spring is here, and many us are ready to break out our gardening gloves, wheelbarrows, and shovels, and add some of these beautiful plants to our homes. But how many of these plants are native to East Tennessee?
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The meat industry creates twice as much pollution as the production of plant-based foods, which creates a huge problem for our meat-loving society. Over 350 million tons of meat are consumed every year, and as the effects of climate change continue in a stark reality, this number needs to decrease.
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Composting is one of the best things we can do with our food waste, because instead of sending our food to a landfill where it won't be able to break down properly, composting gives our food waste a second life.
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Households in the US waste a total of 76 billion pounds of food a year in the US. These numbers are even starker considering that one in eight families in the US don’t have access to consistent food.
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Women are disproportionately affected by climate change, but they are also leading the way on environmental reform.
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Along any aisle in the grocery store, a shopper is likely to find products in packaging with soft green hues, proclaiming that they are “eco-friendly” and “all-natural.” For an eco-conscious shopper, this can often be a determining factor whether or not to buy a specific product. However, oftentimes the shopper has fallen for a greenwashing campaign.
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Wishcycling is a problem familiar to many of us, whether we are avid or beginner recyclers. However, this good intention is actually a major problem for modern-day recycling.
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Around the United States, recycling programs are being suspended as a result of staffing shortages and high costs. The Beautiful Blog dives into why they’re being cut and how the EPA is working towards a solution.
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As you reflect on the previous year and make plans for the coming year, here are some new environmental habits you can develop in 2022.
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Tis the season to waste less! Christmas is a time of excess, but Keep Knoxville Beautiful wants to help you reduce your holiday waste, so check out these tips on how to have a sustainably festive holiday season.
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Catch up on all the discussion from KKB’s third annual Summit!
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Recycling has always been a part of everyday life, but over the years, it has evolved from a practical practice to an environmental necessity.
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What should a society do with their trash? That is a question that everyone from Ancient Greece to modern day America have asked. Despite the evolution of society during the thousands of years that have passed, the root of the problem remains the same – how do we dispose of our waste in a way that is safe for both people and the environment?
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Halloween is a time of celebration and festivity, but it is also a time that generates a significant amount of waste. Keep Knoxville Beautiful wants to help the community have a fun holiday while still being low waste.
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Climate change is one of the most pressing matters of today’s society, but sometimes, it's hard to know where to begin. That’s why Keep Knoxville Beautiful has compiled this list of environmental documentaries to help educate and inspire.
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The perception of street art has evolved from crude vandalism to celebrated works of art. Murals add beauty and a sense of pride to a community, but they also can function as sharp environmental commentary.
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