Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, a leading national nonprofit organization which inspires and educates people to take action to improve and beautify their community and environment. KNIB is an award-winning, non-governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and involving individuals in productive solutions that keep our community’s environment clean and green.

KNIB is an environmental resource center. Waste reduction and recycling are essential for protecting the environment, reducing waste and conserving resources. Finding new uses for recycled materials benefits local residents, businesses and public agencies alike.

Our Mission:  To improve our environment through education, public awareness and community involvement.

Our Vision: To be regionally recognized through education and action for environmental stewardship by recycling, litter prevention and beautification.

We envision every community in Northern Illinois as a clean, green, and beautiful place to live!