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S.C. Smart Business Recycling Recognition and Awards Program

The S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program would like to recognize all businesses, non-profits, institutions and other organizations in South Carolina that do the right thing and recycle. If you’d like your organization to be recognized as a Smart Business, please take a few minutes to complete the on-line application below.

All S.C. organizations that complete this application and have a waste reduction/recycling program will be recognized as a Smart Business and receive a decal for the year 2009.

In addition, DHEC's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling will honor the best programs in the state with an annual S.C. Smart Business Recycling Award. Your organization also may be featured as a recycling success story on the S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program Web site and in its e-newsletter.

Awards and Recognition Application

To be considered for an award, simply complete the on-line form below and click on the submit button. Please note that this form limits answers to 200 characters per question.

If you would like to respond in more detail, click here for a fillable Word file. When completed, e-mail the file to smartbiz@dhec.sc.gov.

Name of Organization:
County Where Organization Is Located:
Number of Employees:
Contact Person: First Name Last Name
Telephone Number: Area Code Phone Number
Email Address:

Please answer the applicable questions and provide as much detail as possible.
(200 characters maximum per response)

What materials are collected for recycling at your organization?
What waste reduction activities do you practice?
Describe how your organization has incorporated recycled-content products into its procurement practices.
Have you seen a decrease in your waste disposal costs due to your waste reduction and recycling activities?
Describe any education or incentive programs that have been put in place for employees.
If possible, explain how your organization has reached out to the community in regards to waste reduction and recycling.

If you have any questions about the application or if you wish to improve or start a recycling program where you work, please call 1-800-768-7348 or e-mail by clicking here.

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The S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program is a partnership of DHEC and the S.C. Department of Commerce.

This Web page was last updated on September 2, 2008.