Funds for green initiatives are available nationwide through governmental and independent organizations.  Since fiscal year 1994, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded more than $61 million in grants to assist state counties, municipalities, schools, colleges and universities with their recycling and reduction goals.  GoUpstate.com brings us this repost on how [...]

While people consider the carbon emissions from driving their vehicles, “off-road” sources like lawn mowers are often an afterthought. Charleston is tackling air pollution from gas-powered lawn mowers with the Lowcountry Lawn Mower Exchange.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has joined with South Carolina local governments and partners to provide [...]

South Carolina has a growing population of environmentally-concerned citizens, and their ideas have become actions through municipality initiatives, web communities, and awareness groups.  Websites like SC For Green aggregate information on South Carolina organizations, efforts, and conservation.
 
From the SC For Green website, navigating other links such as Upstate Forever, SC Says No, Greenville Forward, Go [...]