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Organizations
[edit]Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful (GC&B) is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to environmental care and community engagement. Affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, GC&B has been influential in promoting sustainability and education since its involvement when it was founded in 1980.
One of the organization’s primary areas of focus is community-based environmental education. GC&B collaborates with local schools through its Green & Healthy Schools Program, which encourages students to participate in projects such as waste reduction, composting, and energy conservation. In 2023, GC&B received a grant in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Food Waste Warriors program in local schools, aimed at reducing cafeteria food waste and educating students about sustainability practices.
Another GC&B effort is their community events. The annual Earth Day Recycling Event has seen significant participation. Volunteers collect essential amounts of recyclable materials, resulting in reduced landfill waste. Also, the Great Gwinnett Wetlands cleanup event enabled volunteers to remove litter and invasive species, strengthening the ecosystem. In 2024, over 1,000 residents participated in GC&B’s Earth Day event, collecting materials such as electronics, paint, and tires for proper disposal and recycling.
GC&B has received recognition at local, state, and national levels. It has been honored with the Governor’s Circle Award by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and the President’s Circle Award from Keep America Beautiful.