Students

  • EPA Recognizes Students’ Commitment to Environment

    April 17th, 2008


    The EPA today presented the annual President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) to celebrate students involved in such issues as lead, recycling, water quality monitoring, air pollution and carbon footprints.


  • Your Pledge to the Environment

    January 2nd, 2008


    Check out Earth 911’s pledge to the environment.


  • Reduction Terms Glossary

    January 1st, 2008


    When it comes to reduction, you will see a lot of different terms. Here is a quick list of what they mean and how they apply to reduction.


  • Fashion Forward, and Back

    January 1st, 2008


    The fashion world is prime for reuse, from buying second-hand clothes to creating new clothes and bags from older materials. Check out how to get a “new” wardrobe without sacrificing the environment.


  • Explaining the Big Five

    January 1st, 2008


    In recycling, five industries make up “The Big Five”: aluminum, glass, paper, plastics and steel. Find out more about the value of recycling these five materials in your curbside program or at a recycling center.


  • Take Action: Reuse

    December 31st, 2007


    After you’ve read about the importance of reuse, here are some good links and activities to get involved in your community.


  • Types of Curbside Recycling Programs

    December 31st, 2007


    Did you know there are several different varieties of curbside recycling programs? Learn about each different form and the benefits they can have to both households and communities.


  • Meet the Recycle Guys

    December 30th, 2007


    Recycling is easy with the help of the Recycle Guys, a group of characters created by the state of South Carolina to promote recycling and its benefits.


  • Easy Ways To Reduce Around The House

    December 30th, 2007


    You can reduce in every room of the house as well as your daily routine. Check out these tips on reducing your energy and water use, as well as solid waste output.


  • Take Action: Recycle

    December 29th, 2007


    After you’ve read about the importance of recycling, here are some good links and activities to get involved in your community.