Green In South Carolina

Are you attempting to go green in South Carolina?  Do you think it's time we all do our part?  There is a lot going on in South Carolina and I'm sure we won't get it all covered, so please help us out by posting your green activities.

It is always impressive when universities go green and South Carolina has one to be very proud of.  The University of South Carolina is a national leader in sustainable initiatives and environmental responsibility.  Their  Carolina Green site will give you a good look into what a green school is all about and how you can further these ideas into other schools in your area.  Don't miss the recycle page for ideas that are easy to implement on a local basis.  The university has a couple of programs that are receiving national attention, the Move-In and the Give-It-Up.  The Move-In program has recycled over a hundred tons of card board and the Give-It-Up has collected some thirty five million tons of food, clothing and furniture that would have otherwise found a way to a landfill near you.  Visit the site to find more up to date news about being green in South Carolina, they are doing it and want you to become involved.

The South Carolina Chapter of the the U.S. Green Building Council is the place to go for all the latest news about green buildings and green jobs.  You can learn about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and how it applies to the construction trades in South Carolina.  Click the LEED Projects link to see a list of green buildings such the Mary Black Foundation Office, the North Charleston Elementary School, Lander University, Edisto Beach State Park Education Center and many more.  Did you know the Herman N. Hipp Hall at Furman University was the first LEED Gold Certified building in South Carolina?  Take the time to learn about all the green buildings in your state, it's pretty exciting stuff.

Did you know that if every household in the U.S. replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a CFL it would reduce pollution in the equivalence of taking 800,000 cars off the road.  Compact Fluorescent Bulbs really are a serious matter, at least  Green Light South Carolina thinks so.  They take in CFLs from local clubs and businesses, like the Sierra Club and Lowes, and distribute them, free, to low income homes.  They say they are "lowering South Carolinas energy usage one light bulb at a time".  They are also saving a lot of money for families that can sure use the help right now.  But here's the thing, these bulbs are taken to the homes and changed out by volunteers.  It sounds to me like they could use your help, so if you truly do want to go green, and get involved, this is a good place to start.

As you continue the green journey, drop back by from time to time, and let us know what you are doing.  The more people that go green in South Carolina the better, so help us out and get everyone involved.         

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Tell us about your club, activity or event. Where are you, when do you meet, what are you doing green in your community? Do you have a special event coming up? We would like to do our part to help you get the word out.

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