Featured publication in Ocala Magazine August 2024
The No Horsin’ Around With Marion anti-litter campaign has done a lot over the last couple years to help educate our community about the harmful effects and costs of litter — whether that be a fast-food bag on the side of the road or thousands of pounds of debris dumped in the Ocala National Forest.
The campaign has several facets: advertising and branding throughout the county, an educational campaign featuring the litter mascot Rubbish the Raccoon teaching students the negative aspects of litter, a stricter littering ordinance with increased fines and possible jail time for repeat offenders, and a business partnership program for local companies and organizations with an anti-litter mindset.
The business partnership program helps connect the private industry with local government through sharing the same unified anti-litter message. One such business partner is Tri-Eagle Sales, a beverage wholesaler operating in Central Florida since 1996 and in Marion County since 2013.
Tripp Transou IV is the Vice President of Business Development for Tri-Eagle Sales, and he says the company is committed to creating a cleaner and sustainable world for future generations.
“Tri-Eagle Sales partnered with the No Horsin’ Around with Marion Anti-Litter Campaign because we strongly believe in the importance of environmental stewardship and community involvement,” Transou said. “The campaign’s mission to raise awareness about the harmful effects of littering and promote a cleaner, healthier community resonated with our values and goals. By collaborating with the campaign, we aim to make a positive impact on our local environment, inspire others to take action, and foster a culture of sustainability within our community.”
Transou says the company also hosts recycling and litter clean-ups in local communities, along with promoting water conservation and providing recycling bins for major events, concerts and stadiums to encourage recycling.
“By fostering a culture of sustainability within our organization and community, we aim to protect the environment and promote a cleaner, greener Marion County,” he said. “Keeping Marion County beautiful is not just a goal but a responsibility that aligns with our values and vision for a better, more sustainable future.”
Through these business partnerships and other main segments of the No Horsin’ Around With Marion anti-litter campaign, everyone is encouraged to “Step Up, Pick It Up and Don’t Litter” to help keep Marion beautiful.
For more information about the No Horsin’ Around With Marion anti-litter campaign, please visit MarionFl.org/NoHorsinAround