Editing Gwinnett County, Georgia (section)

== Organizations ==
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful (GC&B) is a nonprofit organization who's mission includes environmental care and community engagement. Affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, GC&B has been influential in promoting sustainbility and education in Gwinnett County since its founding in 1979 by the Lawrenceville Junior Women's Club.

One of the organization's primary areas of focus is community-based environmental education. GC&B collaborates with local school through its Green & Healthy Schools Program, where students participate in projects such as waste reduction, composting, and energy conservation. In 2023, GC&B received a grant in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to carry out the Food Waste Warriors program in local schools. The program is aimed at reducing cafeteria food waste and educating students about sustainability practices.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and World Wildlife Fund Awarded EPA Grant |url=https://metroatlantaceo.com/news/2023/12/gwinnett-clean-beautiful-and-world-wildlife-fund-awarded-epa-grant/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Metro Atlanta CEO |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Copy |first=Out of Her Mind-Fresh Ideas & Freelance |title=Georgia's Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Witnesses Success from Earth Day to Waterways |url=https://www.prlog.org/13024955-georgias-gwinnett-clean-beautiful-witnesses-success-from-earth-day-to-waterways.html |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=PRLog}}</ref>

Another GC&B effort is their community events. The annual Earth Day Recycling Event has seen significant participation. Volunteers collect essential amounts of recyclable materials, resulting in reduced landfill waste. Also, the Great Gwinnett Wetlands cleanup event enabled volunteers to remove litter and invasive species, strengthening the ecosystem. In 2024, over 1,000 residents participated in GC&B Earth Day event, collecting materials such as electronics, paint, and tires for proper disposal and recycling. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Honored with County, State, and National Awards |url=https://metroatlantaceo.com/news/2024/03/gwinnett-clean-beautiful-honored-county-state-and-national-awards/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Metro Atlanta CEO |language=en}}</ref>

GC&B sponsors the Green Youth Advisory Council (GYAC), a program for high school students to develop and implement environmentally focused community service projects. The council provides opportunities for students to engage in civic action, promoting sustainability among their peers, and participating in environmental events throughout the county.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=S. W. G. |date=2024-12-12 |title=Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Introduces Green Youth Advisory Council 2024-2025 |url=https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2024/12/gwinnett-clean-beautiful-introduces-green-youth-advisory-council-2024-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Southwest Gwinnett Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

GC&B has received recognition at the local, state, and national levels. It has been honores with the Governor's Circle Award by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and the President's Circle Award from Keep America Beautiful.