When long time residents of Bushwick, Nicole De Santis and Sarah Back, had enough of the cluttered litter and vermin that infested their neighborhood, they decided to take action. Named after our mission’s foundation, Keep Bushwick Beautiful was created in 2016 with the initial intent to address the rampant litter problem in Bushwick and surrounding communities.

Renamed the Clean Bushwick Initiative, we work with our community stakeholders to raise awareness on all sustainability related issues, not just street litter. Through activating partnerships, Clean Bushwick Initiative promotes environmental awareness and stewardship to create a healthier, more sustainable Bushwick for all. Since its inception, the Clean Bushwick Initiative has gained the support of numberous local businesses, community groups, and city entities. We have hosted numerous street and park clean ups, as well as community workshops and meet-ups.