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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The carbon footprint is an essential part of the eco-friendly lexicon, but its history is mired in corporate oil.
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The pandemic saw a revival of single-use plastic, so check out these tips on how to switch back to sustainable practices!
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As you prepare for the school year, KKB would like to challenge you to make this year a more sustainable school year!
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It is important to understand the intersectionality of environmental and social issues. These issues are not mutually exclusive; they are directly linked.
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Regenerative agriculture can be a powerful solution to many of our modern-day environmental and societal problems, but first, we need to get over the hump of being a nascent movement.
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Regenerative agriculture is a powerful component of the circular economy, but there’s an ongoing debate on exactly what regenerative agriculture looks like and how it will impact various sectors of our society. Join us in the first part of this discussion as we dissect what regenerative agriculture is and the problems with our current system.
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A quick introduction to the circular economy and how it compares to our current model.
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Here’s a quick guide to some effective strategies for talking about climate change to people from all walks of life.
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