Providing sound public policy and programs
is an essential part of the effort to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful! Efficient
public services and effective laws and enforcement programs encourage
citizens to engage in sustainable, responsible behavior.
As the state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful,
KPB can provide the comprehensive KAB tools to Pennsylvania communities. The
KPB alliance members also offer a wealth
of programs and services to PA communities.
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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Tools and Services |
Keep
Pennsylvania Beautiful College Internships – KPB
is piloting a program using teams of college interns
to help Pennsylvania communities develop an effective
plan to cleanup, reduce, and prevent litter and dumping;
and enhance and beautify their neighborhoods. KPB
gathers interns to perform these tasks from various academic
backgrounds, for example: landscape architecture; horticulture,
fine arts, civil engineering, and urban planning & policy. The
interns act as an initial catalyst to energize and engage
residents and neighborhoods in taking care of their communities. Here
you'll find a report on the initial trial in 2005 and
future plans. (PDF
File)
Fact
Sheet on PA Litter Laws - During 2005, KPB teamed
with the municipal police officers training authority to
develop and disseminate a fact sheet on PA litter and illegal
dumping laws. (PDF file)
Best
Practices: “Allentown
SWEEP” -
At the 2005 KPB Summit, the city of Allentown gave a presentation
on its new and innovative enforcement program. Click here
to download a copy of the presentation. (PDF file) |
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Keep America Beautiful Tools and Services |
Keep
America Beautiful Litter Abatement Tools & the
Five Step Process – The core programs of
KAB include the Litter Index, Solid Waste Survey, Community
Attitude Survey, and the Cost Benefit Analysis.
Toolbox
For Community Change – Visit
the KAB website for an introduction to this valuable resource. Contact
the KPB staff on how to utilize these tools.
Environmental
Courts – Keep America
Beautiful offers a brochure and video explaining the concept,
benefits, and “how to” of environmental courts |
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You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF Files. Download
it here |
