BATON ROUGE, La. – The Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) Clean Biz Partnership continues to expand, now boasting 710 participating businesses across 49 parishes and 40 chambers of commerce in 30 parishes. The initiative promotes litter-free business environments and encourages companies to take an active role in maintaining cleaner communities.
Litter’s Impact on Business and the Economy
“Litter is bad for business, and it hurts our state’s economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “KLB’s 2023 Louisiana Litter Study found that we spend $91.4 million annually on litter abatement. If people didn’t litter, we could use this taxpayer money for other important causes. I challenge every business in Louisiana to join the Clean Biz Partnership and help lead the way to a cleaner Louisiana.”
KLB Executive Director Susan Russell echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for businesses to take responsibility. “92% of Louisiana citizens believe litter is a problem. We must take pride in where we live and work. A cleaner Louisiana will improve our environment and overall quality of life.”
Commitment to a Cleaner Business Environment
Participation in the Clean Biz Partnership is free and open to businesses of all sizes. Partners commit to daily best practices such as:
- Cleaning parking areas
- Placing trash receptacles near storefronts
- Maintaining clean dumpster areas
Additionally, Clean Biz Partners gain access to educational opportunities, including workshops and webinars, and marketing benefits such as signage, window clings, and social media graphics. Many partners will also participate in Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest litter cleanup and beautification event, set for April 5-13.
Top Participating Parishes
The parishes with the most Clean Biz Partners include:
- Ouachita Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- St. Landry Parish
A full list of participating businesses and chambers of commerce is available on the Clean Biz Partnership webpage, where new businesses can also sign up for free.
About Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Keep Louisiana Beautiful is a statewide program under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism. The organization promotes litter prevention, recycling, beautification, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, KLB works with Community and University Affiliates across the state.
For more information, visit KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.