Benefits of Affiliation October 22, 2014 Taunton, MA 1

The KAB Mission Engaging individuals to 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 7 th 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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