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Tuesday, August 14, 2012  River Oaks Elementary is a learning building in every sense of the word, and green is the overall theme. It's the first of its kind in Horry County and set to open to students next week.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Going green took center stage on a Grand Strand runway Thursday night as Waccamaw Intermediate School kicked off their Going Green Fashion Show.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  For many years, the City of North Myrtle Beach has operated a curbside recycling collection program at no cost to its sanitation customers. The City will now offer, at no charge, the use of recycling roll-carts in 64-gallon and 48-gallon sizes. Initially, this will be a voluntary program and recycling roll-carts will be provided as requested by sanitation customers.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  As the South Carolina General Assembly begins its work for the 2012 session, one bill that's almost certain to come up is a measure that would require bars and restaurants in the state to recycle their beverage containers.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Since Christmas is over, many of the decorations, including the tree, are being put away and tossed out. The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to recycle their Christmas trees.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Of all those oysters eaten on the Grand Strand, many of the shells are being put to good use.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  PolyQuest, Inc. will expand its Darlington County recycling and distribution facility and create about 20 new jobs.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  A Myrtle Beach company is donating to South Carolina's most-visited artificial reef.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Often called e-scrap, unwanted electronic waste provides a challenge beyond the amount being generated. E-scrap contains metals and other materials that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not properly managed.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  A South Carolina measure meant to discourage thieves from gutting air conditioning units and farm irrigation systems to resell the copper has been signed into law.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  A South Carolina bill banning cash payments for copper appears one vote away from Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.

Sunday, March 27, 2011  Cleary wants businesses who sell alcohol to recycle those containers.

Friday, February 04, 2011  Going green took center stage on a Grand Strand runway Thursday night.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  The 2011 phone books are out, and an organization in the Columbia area is collecting and recycling old books.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Charleston County officials are trying to eliminate separation anxiety, at least when it comes to recycling.