Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful Commission

~ George Bernard Shaw

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/ Heraclitus /
"Heraclitus of Ephesus was an ancient Greek, pre-Socratic, Ionian philosopher and a native of the city of Ephesus, which was then part of the Persian Empire. Little is known of Heraclitus's life. He wrote a single work, only fragments of which have survived. Most of the ancient stories about him are later fabrications based on interpretations of the preserved fragments. His paradoxical philosophy and appreciation for wordplay and cryptic utterances has earned him the epithet "the obscure" since antiquity. He was considered a misanthrope who was subject to melancholia. Consequently, he became known as "the weeping philosopher" in contrast to the ancient philosopher Democritus, who was known as "the laughing philosopher". The central idea of Heraclitus' philosophy is the unity of opposites."
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Heraclitus “Fragments”

Next Saturday at 2 locations!!

Did you know?
We have a 17-acre lake in the middle of Downtown Hattiesburg!

Duncan Lake is a hidden gem in the midst of our growing downtown. It's also the focus of a grant recently awarded to the Community Arts Center, Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc and Downtown Hattiesburg by the AARP Livable Communities and AARP Mississippi. An additional partner for the project includes our friends at Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art.

The grant will go toward beautification efforts and arts programming at Duncan Lake, involving several community work days. The first, of which, will be this Saturday, August 21, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Volunteers will assist in clean-up efforts, painting seating, planting and completing community art installations. This event is family-friendly and children are encouraged to attend!

Please note - COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to in order to have a safe and successful event. We ask that all who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who have recently been diagnosed, stay home.

To help the Community Arts Center adequately plan for the weekend, please fill out a volunteer form located --> https://bit.ly/hburgaarpchallenge.

As part of the Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup®, and to celebrate National Volunteer Week, we have teamed up with Piney Woods Conservation Group, Area Development Partnership, City of Hattiesburg-Government, and Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program to host a clean up day at Duncan Lake park in Downtown Hattiesburg! 🌎♻️

▪Join us next Saturday, April 24th from 10AM to 12PM at Duncan Lake located on James Street right in Downtown Hattiesburg!

▪Sign up to volunteer here:
https://forms.gle/XcbUNGPeVmeXcSKRA

Last week we had the privilege of partnering with students from The University of Southern Mississippi for several group cleanup efforts along the Longleaf Trace for The Big Event.

Special thanks to City Councilman Jeffrey George for helping during the cleanup efforts.

It's time once again. The annual Right Way To Throw Away Day is coming up on April 17th from 8am until 2pm. Check the link below for the event's page and more information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/220364033108938

Great job guys!!! Thank you so much!

USM’s Marine Conservation Club has Red Bluff Cleanup - Our Mississippi Home USM’s Marine Conservation Club (MCC), which specializes in the education and environmental aspects of marine life, recently held a cleanup day at

Community Shred Day! Tomorrow March 5th. Check out the locations below.

On Friday, March 5 - Trustmark, Trustmark and Trustmark will host complimentary, secure document shredding services at these branches from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This is a safe and convenient way to properly dispose of sensitive, confidential information available to local residents. Designated drop-off locations include:

▪ University Branch - 3112 Hardy Street
▪ Oak Grove Branch - 6401 US Hwy 98
▪ Petal Branch - 117 S Main Street

Attendees are asked to limit the amount to be shredded to three large trash bags/boxes per person. Paper clips, staples and binders are not a problem; cardboard boxes and plastic bags will be returned to the owner.

When dropping off items, attendees are also asked to remain in their vehicle and an associate will retrieve the documents while practicing social distancing and following additional guidelines administered by the CDC.

I cannot wait for these Parklets!

Thank you guys for volunteering to clean up Petal! The Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program plans on doing various cleanups throughout Mississippi so check out their FB to see how you can get involved!

Welcome Indeed!!!

Great information to help bring in the new year!

Hello everyone and welcome to 2021! We are back and ready to tackle more sustainable challenges! A lot is changing in this new year so while you work on changes to better yourself, also include how to better the environment! There are so many simple ways to contribute and most only take a fraction of time. So for those who are new to sustainability or for those who just need a refresher, this link has many resources and tips on how you can live an Eco-Friendly lifestyle!!!
https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/how-to-be-more-eco-friendly

We are SO proud that our 329 volunteers in 2020 have helped us to remove 59,695 lbs. of trash, despite COVID-19 halting our cleanups for five months.

Our goal was to beat our best year, which was 48,319 lbs. in 2019. Look what we can accomplish when we come together for our river, even during a pandemic! We're looking forward to hitting our new goal for 2021, which is 100,000 lbs.!

Tennessee Valley Authority Keep Tennessee Beautiful Keep Alabama Beautiful Keep Mississippi Beautiful

We did a thing yesterday!

Doing our part for the Downtown Hattiesburg Association by filling out their Walkability surveys! Email [email protected] to participate and help us find what areas need better sidewalks, lighting, green spaces, etc.

Want a
Feel Good Friday Story? This is a great one! Prince William has launched a project called the Earthshot Prize, a Nobel-like Prize for our environment! He has dedicated $65 million to create this award and anyone with ideas to help the planet can apply! Read more on this http://www.cnn.com/.../prince-william.../index.html

Want another Feel Good Friday Story? This is a great one! Prince William has launched a project called the Earthshot Prize, a Nobel-like Prize for our environment! He has dedicated $65 million to create this award and anyone with ideas to help the planet can apply! Read more on this www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/world/prince-william-earthshot-prize-environment-gbr-intl/index.html

Happy Friday and happy stories!!!

Happy Friday, it’s time for some happy stories! This site, www.boredpanda.com/positive-feel-good-environmental-ecology-nature-stories/ has 13 feel good short articles that will send you into the weekend with a smile.

Another simple way to help the environment! Cheaper, eco-friendly, and efficient!

Want to help the environment by washing clothes? Instead of using liquids that come in a single-use plastic container, these eco-friendly sheets come in a biodegradable package, lowers pollution from transport, and has free shipping! To learn more, visit www.earthbreeze.com.

Check out this new USM group, Green Cosmos! This club hopes to recruit fellow students to volunteer and help clean the campus and the wider community. Give these guys a visit, join their club, and help Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful! https://www.facebook.com/Green-Cosmos-110992820693117/

Green Cosmos Go green

Seeing how much plastic we use, many think that all plastics are recyclable. While this is not true, this article helps to breakdown the whys and hows on recycling plastics 1 & 2.

Because You Asked: Why Can’t I Recycle All Types of Plastic? The recycling symbol on your plastics only tells part of the story. Every community is different.

I did my 10! You do yours and post some pics! :)

It is 10 for Tuesday and after a holiday weekend, Mother Nature may need some additional care! Why not grab some gloves, bags, and friends for 15 minutes (or more) to pick up litter? As stated in the article below,
“Sure, picking up a few pieces of litter might seem nearly inconsequential when you think about the big picture. But here’s the thing—it feels tangible. Immediate.” I did mine so now it is your turn! https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/07/why-i-pick-up-other-peoples-litter/

Join the Plastic Free EcoChallenge between July 1st -July 31st! This movement helps educate and encourage others to reduce the use of single-use plastics! For more info, check out www.plasticfree.ecochallenge.org

Quarantine fatigue really is a thing. We are all going stir crazy in our homes. It is possible to get outside, get some exercise and maintain our sanity. Head out the door and take a walk around your neighborhood (while practicing social distancing of course.)

Walking excercises the body and being physically fit helps to keep the mind fit as well. When you go walking take a bag with you and pick up any litter that you may come across. You'll be helping the community and taking care of yourself.

One of our members collected the litter in the picture below across the street from their home in about 10 minutes. It's simple and easy. Remember, you can be a better Hattiesburger by doing these three simple things:

01. If you see litter, pick it up.
02. Encourage your friends and family members to do the same.
03. Share how easy it is to recycle.

And remember Don't be a Litterburg!

Happy Earth Day! In fact this year is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Since we can't have our annual Earth Day Celebration at Town Square Park let's have a virtual watch party! I invite everyone to watch their favorite movie or documentary about nature, animals or environmental causes/issues. Also please feel free to post the names of the movie/documrntary/series you'd like to watch in the comments below.

This is also an easy way for everyone to get ideas from others.

Last week the Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful Commission partnered with the City of Hattiesburg to announce the city's new litter-prevention campaign "Don't Be A Litterburg!"

For more information about the campaign and how you can be involved (maybe your business, church or community group would like to adopt a street for quarterly cleanup days?), visit hattiesburgms.com/litterburg.

Great job, everyone!!!

Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful is SO EXCITED to be a part of the new anti-litter campaign “Don’t be a Litterburg!”
Check out the details below! 👇

The word is out. Don't be a Litterburg!

This morning, we launched the next phase of our sustainability program and we need YOU!

Friends, we ask that you commit to being a better Hattiesburger by doing these three simple things:

01. If you see litter, pick it up.
02. Encourage your friends and family members to do the same.
03. Share how easy it is to recycle.

That's it. If we all treat every place we visit like it's our own front yard, we can continue to move the needle on leaving our city better for the Hattiesburgers of tomorrow.

In addition to social responsibility, this initiative also includes special events, educational programming and business outreach.

To take your own pledge to be a better Hattiesburger or to learn more about how you or your business can be involved, visit hattiesburgms.com/litterburg.

Also - shoutout to our friends at The Lucky Rabbit for allowing us to use their artwork. A message/artwork created by residents intended for residents is important to us, and we look forward to watching the Litterburg's story unfold.

♻️😃 Recycling beads = free carousel ride at the Hattiesburg Zoo! 😃♻️

This is the time of year where Mardi Gras beads are endless, and you'll take home so much swag from parades you can't stand it! But, really... when the fun wears off, what will you do with all of those beads?

We can help!

Whether from the Hattiesburg’s 9th Annual Caerus Mardi Gras Parade this weekend or another parade - please consider recycling them.

Hattiesburg Zoo will have collection containers inside of its gates. All you have to do is drop them off! For your efforts, they will provide a free carousel ride for every donation.

How to Build Bee Hotels to Help Save Native Bees A garden with happy, healthy bees grows happy, healthy plants. Why not...

This is a fun and new way to promote recycling!

All It Took To Clean Up This Beach Was A Fish Sculpture Named Goby How cool is Goby, instead of having garbage bins all around the beach a barbed wire and mesh gigantic fish sculpture was

Tomorrow is New Year's Day. This is the schedule for garbage/trash/recycling collection for the holiday.

On Wednesday, January 1, the City of Hattiesburg will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. City Hall and related offices (except for public safety) will be closed.

The abbreviated pick-up schedule for garbage, trash and recycling can be seen below and is located at http://www.hattiesburgms.com/cityservices/holidayschedule/.

Monday, December 30, 2019
▫️ Garbage (green cans) routinely collected on Mondays.
▫️ Recycling (blue cans) for Ward 1.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
▫️ Garbage (green cans) routinely collected on Tuesdays.
▫️ Recycling (blue cans) for Ward 2.

Wednesday, January 1, 2020
▫️ Closed. No garbage, trash or recycling pickups.

Thursday, January 2, 2020
▫️ Trash (brown cans) routinely collected on Wednesdays.
▫️ Trash (brown cans) and garbage (green cans) in Burkett's Creek.
▫️ Recycling (blue cans) for Ward 3.

Friday, January 3, 2020
▫️ Trash (brown cans) routinely collected on Thursdays.
▫️ Recycling (blue cans) for Wards 4 and 5.