Center for Waste Minimization

Green School Resources

	The following is a list of resources which may be used to "go green" at your school. Please contact the Center for Waste Minimization if you have any questions or would like to schedule a site visit.


Funding Options

	Champions of the Environment
	SC Directory of Local Government Waste Reduction Programs
	Recycling Grants for Schools
	Wal-Mart, Inc. Stores
	The Coca-Cola Company/NRC Bin Grant Program
	Project Learning Tree - GreenWorks
	Captain Planet Foundation
	Palmetto Pride

Recyclers, Vendors, Services, and Substitutions
	SC Index of Waste Minimization Resources
	SC Materials Exchange
	Green Steps Materials Exchange

Recycling Bin Vendors
	Busch Systems
	Recycling Containers/ Midpoint International, Inc.
	OTTO Environmental Systems
	Recycling Products, Inc.
	Rehrig Pacific Company
	Rubbermaid Commercial Products
	Toter, Inc.


School Programs
	Horry County Solid Waste Authority
	Healthy Schools - Lessons for a Clean Education Environment
	Elmer's Glue Crew
	Healthy Schools Campaign
	Green Clean Schools
	Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT)
	SC DHEC Teacher Resources
	US EPA Teacher Resources
	Green Schools Resources
	Reuse + Recycling = Waste Reduction
	Tips for a Waste-Less Year
	Teens Go Green - Your Environment, Your Choice
	Green Steps Program for Environmental Education


Raise Funds for Green Steps Projects
	All Natural and Organic Dark Chocolate
	Whole Foods Market


Air Quality
	Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Programs
	Indoor Air Quality Action Kit
	NEA Health Information Network - Indoor Air Quality
	B2 at School - Breathe Better Air Anti-Idling/Clean Air Campaign


Energy Conservation
	SC Energy Office - School Information
	National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project
	Fighting Global Warming
	Energy Systems on School Grounds
	School Energy Conservation Ideas
	Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools
	EnergySmart Schools
	2008-2009 College & University Green Power Challenge


Environmentally Friendly & Healthy Foods
	Local Farms Help to Serve Healthy Food in Schools
	Healthy School Lunch


Green Building
	How to Build a Green School
	Green Schools Resource List
	Green Cafeterias


Hazardous Material
	Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3)
	Mercury: An Educator's Toolkit
	School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide


Transportation
	EPA Clean School Bus Program
	Hybrid School Bus Project


Water Conservation
	Water Conservation Tips for Schools
	Water Conservation In Schools References
	Water Systems on School Grounds

Center for Waste Minimization
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 896-8986