Keep Scottsbluff Gering Beautiful

What is the most common reason people say they litter? 👀
A. There wasn't a trash can nearby 🚮 B. Someone else already littered 😕
C. They didn't think it mattered 🤷 D. They were in a hurry ⏰
Drop your guess below! 👇 Answer tomorrow ♻️

♻️✨ Trash-To-Treasure Tuesday: Plastic Bottle Watering Can ✨♻️

Keep your summer plants happy with a simple upcycle! 🌱💧
Poke small holes in the lid of a plastic bottle to create an easy watering can for gardens, flowers, or outdoor plants. Great for kids helping in the garden too!

👉 Share your garden upcycles with us — or send your Trash-To-Treasure ideas so we can feature them!

❓ What are you growing or planting this summer?

Fact Friday: ⏱️ Did you know that just 250 minutes is a little over 4 hours? That's all it takes to make a meaningful difference in your community.

💡 Whether you pick up litter, plant flowers, recycle, volunteer, or help a neighbor, every minute you spend giving back adds up.

Join our 250 Minutes by July 4th Challenge and help keep our community clean, green, and beautiful. Report your minutes on our website and see how much of an impact we can make together! 💙

📬 Our 2nd Quarter KSGB Newsletter is here!

Catch up on the latest from Keep Scottsbluff Gering Beautiful, including:

🌎 A recap of our Earth Day Celebration & Household Hazardous Waste Collection
🚬 A spotlight on our Cigarette Waste Recycling Program
🇺🇸 Join our 250 Minutes by July 4 Challenge and help keep our communities clean, green, and beautiful!
📅 Upcoming events and opportunities to get involved

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our programs and make a positive impact in our communities!

📄 Read the newsletter: https://keepscottsbluffgeringbeautiful.weebly.com/newsletter.html

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀

We've started putting together a few of the prize packages for our 250 Minutes by July 4th Challenge...and we couldn't wait to share a little preview! 🎉

🌿 Beautification & Garden Kit
♻️ Simple Swaps Starter Kit

Whether you're cleaning up your yard, planting flowers, reducing waste at home, picking up litter, recycling, or helping a neighbor, every minute you give back brings you one step closer to completing your 250 Minutes by July 4th.

🎁 Participants who complete their 250 minutes will be entered into a drawing for one of these prizes and more!

⏱️ Remember, you don't have to report all 250 minutes at once. Submit your time as you go!

📋 Report your minutes: https://forms.gle/cLS4sMY1yVnXABW2A

🌐 Learn more: https://keepscottsbluffgeringbeautiful.weebly.com/250-minutes-by-july-4th.html

Who else is ready to get outside and make a difference? 💚

Next Monday, June 22nd, at 6:30pm, we will be joined by Master Gardener, Kirstee Moore-Schutte who will teach us to build a water-cycle terrarium. Please register in advance for this event since supplies are required.

♻️✨ Trash-To-Treasure Tuesday: T-Shirt Picnic Blanket ✨♻️

Give old t-shirts a second life this summer! ☀️🧺
Create a simple no-sew picnic blanket using old shirts for parks, outdoor concerts, camping, or backyard hangouts. Soft, colorful, and full of memories. 💚

👉 Inspired by this DIY project:
DIY T-Shirt Blanket Tutorial
https://happiestcamper.com/diy-t-shirt-blanket-no-sew-project/

👉 Share your summer upcycles with us — or send your Trash-To-Treasure ideas so we can feature them!

❓ What old t-shirt would you turn into part of a blanket?

Fact Friday: ☀️🧺 Summer gatherings can create a lot of waste, but a few simple swaps can make a big difference.

💡 Reusable water bottles, picnicware, and cloth napkins can help reduce the amount of single-use items that end up in the trash after outdoor events.

Enjoy the season while helping keep our community clean, green, and beautiful. 💙

🎉 Answer Reveal! The answer is: B. Plastic water bottles 💧
Plastic beverage containers are among the most commonly littered items found during cleanups. Using a reusable water bottle can help reduce waste and litter while keeping you hydrated all summer long! ☀️♻️ Thanks to everyone who guessed! 👏

On a hot summer day, which item is usually the most commonly littered at parks and outdoor events? 👀
A. Aluminum cans 🥫
B. Plastic water bottles 💧
C. Cardboard 📦 D. Newspapers 📰
Drop your guess below! 👇 Answer tomorrow ♻️