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2009
TELEPHONE BOOK
RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
JULY 20-AUGUST 20
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT!
We collected 34, 954 pounds (17.5 tons) of recyclables including 250 PC's and 323 Monitors!
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS & SINCERE APPRECIATION TO OUR SPONSORS!
JAZZ=UP BRUNSWICK
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THE GOLDEN ISLES CAMPAIGN
RESULTS!
As a result of the efforts of 7,804 volunteers who donated 42,439 hours of service, our community is minus 21,130 lbs. or 10.6 tons of litter/trash! In addition 253 trees/shrubs/flowers were planted, 36,928 lbs. or 18.5 tons of recyclabes were collected, and 251 Recycled Art Projects were showcased!
HISTORY
Originally established as the Brunswick-Glynn County Clean Community Commission in 1980 and renamed Glynn Clean and Beautiful in 1987, Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful was re-organized in October 1997. Providing leadership is a Board of Directors and Advisory Board comprised of volunteers from all sectors of Brunswick and the Golden Isles. The organization is officially recognized as a Keep America Beautiful/Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate. Monetary, in-kind, and volunteer support for specific programs/activities is sought from businesses, governments, civic/community organizations, schools, and individuals, reinforcing the concept of a KAB/KGB system as a public/private sector partnership.
Vision
To be litter free, to have 100% participation in recycling, and to be the most beautiful community in the state.
Mission
To create a clean an beautiful community through citizen involvement and education.
Goals
KAB Education:
To educate the entire community and encourage involvement in KAB programs and activities on a continuing basis. Adopt-A-Highway: To continue identification of readways, thoroughfares, and open spaces for adoption.
Signature Project:
To beautify Spur 25 from US 17 to I-95 (Phase I), US 17 to the Sydney Lanier Bridge (Phase II), and the Sydney Lanier Bridge to Hwy 303 (Phase III).
Global Beautification:
To involve a variety of community organizations in beautification projects that enhance and improve specific areas in the community.
Waste Reduction/Recycling:
To support the development of user-friendly waste reduction/recycling programs and to educate the community as to the importance of their use.
Together We Can Make a DIFFERENCE!!
Cost Benefit Analysis
FY 2007-2008
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Current Year
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Last Year |
| Total # of Volunteers: |
61,031 |
47,949 | >
Total # of Volunteer
Hours: |
202,594 |
135,067 |
*Amount of Litter
Recovered: |
180,981 Lbs. or
91 Tons |
201,660 Lbs. or
101 Tons |
*Amount of
Recyclables Recovered: |
**525,431 Lbs. or
262.7 Tons |
**1,284,926 Lbs. or
643 Tons *Estimated Amounts | **2007 Scrap Tire Collection Event recycled over 560,000 lbs of scrap tires! | |
Value of Cash, Goods, & Services returned to the community!
$4,869,952.90
For every $1 spent by government, $60.02 is returned to our community!
Important Statistics since Organization in October 1997
KBGIB Volunteer Support for the annual April JAZZ=UP Cleanup to present has increased over 93%
# of Volunteers for April 1998 Cleanup - 450
# of Volunteers for April 2008 Cleanup - 6,545
*Volunteer Support Increased by 6,095 from 1998 to 2008!
# of April 1998 Cleanup Volunteer Hours - 950
# of April 2008 Cleanup Volunteer Hours - 31,239
*Volunteer Hours increased by 30,289 from 1998 to 2008!
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