Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Already Boasts Impressive Stats for 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Aug. 29, 2023 - PRLog -- The stats from the first seven months of 2023 are in, and the leadership team at Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful has a lot to crow about. The Keep America Beautiful affiliate has hosted 15 community events to date this year, and the results are impressive.

"These results are proof positive that what we're doing is working," said Schelly Marlatt, Executive Director of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. "We're not always good about tooting our own horn but feel it's important to show our most dedicated followers, volunteers, and donors, as well as our neighbors who would like to be more involved, that we're having an impact. Our efforts have a lasting effect on the environment, the beautification of our cities, local economies, and community pride."

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's impact to date included the following events:

• Bring One for the Chipper – This annual event engaged 100+ volunteers, converting 837 live Christmas trees to 21+ tons of mulch to be used in Gwinnett Parks and Recreation areas.
• February Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – 50 volunteers collected 50.76 tons of household hazardous waste from the vehicles of 949 Gwinnett County neighbors for recycling or proper disposal.
• Earth Day Recycling Event – 1,500+ Gwinnett County neighbors took part in this annual recycling event. 115 volunteers helped collect 3,200 pounds of textiles, 4,557 gallons of latex or oil-based paints, nine tons of tires, 19 tons of electronics, and 19 tons of paper.
• 9^th Annual Great Gwinnett Wetlands – 100+ volunteers removed invasive privet, collected 555 pounds of litter, and conducted habitat assessments at Sweetwater Creek – a vital local wetland.
• July Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – 40 volunteers processed 817 cars in three hours, collecting 79,335 pounds of household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal.

In addition, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful has hosted seven Adopt-A-Stream workshops and several cleanup and beautification events at Gas South District's Gateway Park. The Keep America Beautiful affiliate also completes a three-day survey of local areas called the Community Appearance Index each year. This year's numbers show a marked improvement over last year, demonstrating the ongoing success of the organization's Adopt-A-Road Program. One of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's most robust initiatives involves a partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools through the Green & Healthy Schools Program.

With a little over a quarter of 2023 remaining, Marlatt encourages Gwinnett County neighbors to "join the movement" either by volunteering or participating in future Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Events, including America Recycles Day on November 4. To learn more, visit  www.GwinnettCB.org.