Welcome!
Hi, I’m Caitlin!
I believe that kids and their families can help beautify their neighborhoods and I created my Eco Squad to help kids wipe out litter. Join me!
I’m excited to launch my 2026 B.R.A.V.E. Initiative
B.R.A.V.E. stands for Building Respect and Values for Everyone. This initiative encourages kids in our community to practice kindness, courage, inclusion and respect in their daily lives.
What it is
The B.R.A.V.E. Initiative invites students to take the B.R.A.V.E. Pledge and live it out through simple daily actions that make their schools and neighborhoods better places.
How to participate
✔ Download the B.R.A.V.E. Pledge Card (3×6 printable)
✔ Sign your name and commit to the pledge
✔ Complete daily B.R.A.V.E. actions like being kind, including others and standing up for what is right
✔ Share your pledge with a parent, teacher, coach or trusted adult
Why it matters
One small act of bravery can change a classroom, a hallway or a community. When a child chooses kindness instead of judgment, or speaks up instead of staying silent, someone else feels seen and supported.
Get started
Click below to download the pledge card and join the 2026 B.R.A.V.E. Initiative.
👉 Download the B.R.A.V.E. Pledge Card
👉 Visit the official B.R.A.V.E. website: www.braveamerica.org
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Ways to Get Involved
These are the ways I’m involved in my community. You can find similar organizations where you live.
National Clean Up Day
September is National Clean Up Month and the 21st is National Clean Up Day. Find out how you can participate in good clean fun!
Safety!
Safety is the first priority when cleaning up. Click for safety ideas.
Join me!
Would you like to start your own ECO Squad?
- Contact your city and adopt a road (Free! in most areas)
- Gather your group of 4-8 people and keep your street free of litter per city guidelines (usually once per quarter).
- Organize fun, small to medium “quick events” and always have a treat at the end for the people who help you. You can ask sponsors to provide treats.
- Organize a neighborhood cleanup with your neighbors once a quarter. Offer treats at the end!
- Organize a back to school clean up near your school.
- Organize a “Santa’s Coming” litter pick up in an area that needs attention in your city.
- Work with your City to participate in National Clean Up Day!
After your fun event, send us photos or tag us on social media!
Who am I?
About Caitlin
🌸🌿Hi, I’m Caitlin and I started ECO Squad in 2023 after seeing my area start to become filled with trash from construction and land development. I was so sad to see the damage this caused to people, plants and the animals. The trash grew every day and nothing changed.
It was then I decided I had to do something myself. I truly believe kids and families can make a difference in making their own part of the world beautiful.
I am in the 8th grade and I enjoy doing pageants, reading, editing and of course cleaning up Mother Earth. An interesting fact about me is I am a 10th generation Texan. I had a relative actually fight in the Alamo! I am also a National Ambassador for National Clean up Day which is yearly every 3rd Saturday of September.
I’d like to thank my Mom,Dad,and Lauri for helping me inspire families worldwide to clean up.🌿🌸
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Merch
Rep your commitment to wiping out waste with your own ECO Squad t-shirt.
Adult T-Shirt
Kids T-Shirt