KNOXVILLE - Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and first held on April 22, 1970, to raise awareness of environmental issues following a massive 1969 oil spill. Founded in 1978, Keep Knoxville Beautiful believes Earth Day deserves a whole month of celebration!

Join Keep Knoxville Beautiful on social media this month leading up to Earth Day on April 22 with 22 ways you can take action for Earth Day. Simple steps include: Pick up litter in your neighborhood, Recycle, Shop with reusable bags, Use a reusable water bottle, Compost your food scraps at the city recycling centers, Visit a park or community garden, Make an upcycled craft, or Donate to Keep Knoxville Beautiful so we can continue to keep Knoxville Clean, Green, and More Beautiful!

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