GREATER POINTE COUPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTNERS WITH KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL TO ENLIST LOCAL BUSINESSES IN KEEPING COMMUNITY NAME CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL

New Roads, LA — The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce has joined the Clean Biz Partnership, a program created by Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) to help reduce and prevent litter and is asking local businesses to show their community pride by joining the effort.

KLB is asking chambers of commerce across Louisiana to join the Clean Biz Partnership

and recruit businesses in their area to participate as a Clean Biz Partner. As part of the

campaign, KLB is providing supplies, recognition, and branded marketing toolkits to

participating chambers and enrolled businesses to display in their place of business. The

program was created to address a recommendation made by the Litter Abatement and

Beautification Task Force created by Governor Edwards in 2023 and chaired by Lt.

Governor Nungesser.

“A clean Louisiana is good for business. By doing our part and keeping our businesses litter-free, we are giving a great first impression to patrons and visitors while positively impacting our state’s economic development efforts,” said Paula Lambert, Executive Director of the Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce.

According to KLB Executive Director Susan Russell, a recent litter public attitude survey

conducted in Louisiana showed that 89% of those polled stated they believe litter negatively impacts businesses by decreasing revenues. “Litter is a problem that affects the health and vitality of all communities in Louisiana,” said Russell. “Street flooding, property values, tourism, our state’s image, the environment, and our businesses are all impacted by litter. It’s a responsibility that we all must share, including the business community, to make meaningful change and keep our communities litter free.”

Visit KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org/CleanBiz for more information about the program and the link to sign up as a Clean Biz Partner. This program is free to join.

ABOUT KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is a state program under the Office of the Lieutenant

Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism promoting personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.