The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has produced a useful and attractive leaflet on ways to be “Green.”  The SC Green Guide: Information You Can Use is printed on recycled paper that is glossy and easy to read and handle.  The publication covers customer service aspects of DHEC and then specific pages on air quality, water and coastal resources, and waste reduction. 

Do you know who to call for dead birds or what to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks?  How do you dispose of old computers or televisions? How about old paint?  These are some of the topics covered, usually with short text followed by bulleted information or itemized steps.  A DHEC office that can provide more information is always listed and helpful webpages are noted.

Especially helpful pages are the “ads” highlighting programs in DHEC that can assist small businesses in compliance and other green activities.  Free technical assistance, publications, and online resources are available from programs on recycling, improving environment, regulations information, waste minimization, and materials exchange.

I find this publication very helpful and informative.  It has a creative use of photographs and pages are sprinkled with highlighted information that is succinct and yet attractive.  It would be great for a novice in green activities or for planning a short introduction to civic groups.  Check it out!  The State Library has copies for check out, but it is also available online at http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/OR-0763.pdf .  Paper copies are available through the Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling at SC Department of Health and Enviornmental Control (1-800-768-3448).