Benefits of Affiliation October 22, 2014

Taunton, MA

The KAB Mission

Engaging individualsto take greater responsibility

for improving their community environment

A Strong Network with a Shared Purpose

KAB Supporters Include….

Government/Nonprofit Alliances

Partnerships

KAB’s Three Primary Areas of Focus

Litter prevention and cleanup Beautification and “community greening” Waste reduction and recycling

Sources of Litter

Good news: Overall amount of litter is down 61% since 1969

Bad news: plastic litter is up 165%

Sources of roadside litter:•Motorists (52%)• Pedestrians (22.8%)• Improperly covered truck or cargo loads (16.4%)• Litter costs the US almost $11.5 billion annually;

businesses pay $9.1 billion of that total.• 81% of littering occurred with notable intent.

*Source: KAB Litter Study 2009

Great American Cleanup

America Recycles Day Cigarette Litter

Prevention Program RecycleMania Waste in Place Recycle-Bowl Graffiti Hurts

National Planting Day Youth Advisory Council

Programs

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Results

7th annual Great American Cleanup of Mansfield in 2014

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Results

Downtown Flower Barrels

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Results

Adopt-a-Spot program

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Results

Mansfield Community Mural

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Results

Beautification projects

Self determination Network National credibility Training Tools and programs Grants

Why Do Affiliates Join KAB?

KAB Attitude and Behavior Change Process

Get the Facts Involve the People Develop a Plan Focus on Results Provide Positive

Reinforcement

The KAB Affiliation Process

Application

Community Team Selected

KAB Community Team Training

Complete Requirements

KAB Affiliate Training

KAB Affiliate

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