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    • A brief history of environmental law 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2009-09-21)
      This paper discusses the history of South Carolina and United States environmental law.

    • A brief introduction to climate change 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2010-04-22)
      This explanation of climate change includes simple steps that you can take at any time to reduce your personal and household greenhouse gas emissions.

    • Economic Benefits of Recycling 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2009-09)
      This document explains the economic benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina.

    • Economic Benefits of Recycling 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2008-03)
      This document explains the economic benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina.

    • Environmental Benefits of Recycling 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2011-03)
      This document explains the environmental benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina.

    • Environmental careers 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2009-04)
      This sheet examines environmental careers in general and specific careers available at DHEC.

    • Frequently Asked Recycling Questions 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2008-09)
      This document answers frequently asked questions about recycling automotive and household products.

    • Garbage 101 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2011-04-13)
      This paper answers the questions: How much garbage do we make, where does the garbage go, what’s in our garbage?

    • Green Travel Tips 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2009-06)
      This document provides green travel tips to help reduce waste, conserve natural resources. and lessen the environmental impact of trips.

    • Hazardous Household Products 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2008-08)
      This document provides details on hazardous household products with details on identification of these products, associated dangers, and management.

    • How landfills work 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)
      Class 3 landfill is a scientifically engineered facility built into or on the ground that is designed to hold and isolate waste from the environment. Federal and state regulations strictly govern the location, design, ...

    • Illegal Dumping 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2010-04)
      This document provides information on illegal dumping including related issues and proper waste management.

    • Landfills 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)
      This paper explains what landfills are and has a map of permitted landfills in South Carolina.

    • Landfills : frequently asked questions 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)
      Here are some typically asked questions about Class 3 landfills.

    • Natural Resources 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2010-03)
      This document provides information on natural resources including renewable and nonrenewable resources, related challenges, and resource recovery.

    • Open Burning 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2009-09)
      This document provides information on open burning including associated risks, local burning ordinances, and suggested alternatives.

    • Pay-As-You-Throw 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2009-05)
      This document provides details on Pay-As-You-Throw, a solid waste management program that charges residents for the garbage they throw away.

    • Recycling 101 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2011-03)
      This document provides information on recycling such as where and what to recycle, how it works, and why it is important.

    • Recycling 102 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2011-03)
      This document provides information on recycling such as South Carolina's recycling and waste reduction goals, SC's current MSW recycling rate, oil recycling, and total solid waste recycled.

    • Residential Recycling: Back to the Basics 

      South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (2009-04)
      This document provides information on residential recycling basics and includes a residential recycling guide.