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2025 Impact Report

  • 25,137 lbs: Food waste diverted from landfills TN State Parks’ composting.
  • 1.4 million tires: Diverted from landfills via Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP).
  • $12 million: Total funds distributed to grantees since TEAP inception.
  • 83,647 lbs: Pharmaceuticals collected and diverted.
  • 7,649: Radon test kits distributed.
  • 8,932,023 lbs: Recycled by TN State Parks.
  • 17,097 lbs: Food collected at Food Waste Prevention Week’s Statewide Food Drive.
  • 17,302: Statewide Food Drive meals.
  • 5,545 lbs: Waste diverted on Zero Waste Day and Green Cubes.

Tennessee Sustainable Spirits

Tennessee Sustainable Spirits

434: Actions taken by Tennessee Sustainable Spirits members to enhance facility and community sustainability.

Tennessee Green Star Partners

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61: Manufacturers committed to environmental stewardship in the TN Green Star Partnership.

  • 141,507 tons: Waste diverted from landfills.
  • 918 million: Gallons of water conserved.
  • 5,008.84 MWh: Reduced energy consumption.

Education and Outreach

  • 18,572: Reached through Facebook and Instagram.
  • 38,797: Newsletter Subscribers.
  • 1,654 attendees: Reached through webinars, workshops, and trainings.

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