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Keep Sevier
Beautiful (KSB) was certified as an Affiliate of
Keep America Beautiful on July 23, 2002.
KSB is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization serving Sevier County,
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center and Sevierville in East Tennessee.
Keep Sevier Beautiful won two national awards
on December 3, 2004. A first place award for Community Improvement and
Beautification was presented by KAB president G. Ray Empson for the Vehicle
Recycling Program. In addition, KSB was recognized for its overall program
with a second place affiliate award. This brings KSB's national award total
to three. In December of 2003, KSB was presented with the William Nash Award
for new affiliates that excelled in the KAB system.
KSB is led by a 15 member Board of Directors,
with the daily operations carried out by the executive director. As an
affiliate of Keep America Beautiful (KAB), KSB utilizes the KAB
Behavior-Based System on litter prevention. The focus is on Prevention vs.
Pickup. People must change their attitudes and practices in order to
generate a long-term, lasting solution.
What is litter? It is misplaced
solid waste.
Where does it come from?
Motorists (including boaters)
Pedestrians
Improperly containerized commercial dumpster
Improperly containerized household refuse
Loading/unloading docks and areas
Uncovered vehicles (during hauling)
Construction and demolition sites
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