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Friday, May 10, 2013  Some new graduates of Clemson University are going green while getting their degrees.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  An Atlanta recycling firm is putting $40 million into a former mill in Graniteville and expects to employ 200 people.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority is getting a $145,000 federal grant to help get older polluting trucks serving the port off the road.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The State Farmers Market is giving the community a way to recycle Christmas trees.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Christmas trees can now go from being a beautiful holiday decoration to useful mulch.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  The turkey has come and gone, but what to do with gallons of leftover frying oil?

Friday, April 20, 2012  Have you ever wondered what it looked like inside Van Gogh's Chambre? Or how fragrant it may be Monet's garden? Well, the Columbia Open Studios Tour this weekend might be right up your artistic alley.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A free community shred day and e-waste recycling event is being held in Irmo Thursday.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The current exhibit showing at 701 Center for Contemporary Arts features the work of David Cianni and his vision of heavy metal.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Palmetto State has seen a decline in copper thefts thanks to a recent state law.

Friday, March 23, 2012  USC was alive with the sound of papers shredding, all for a national campaign.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The St. Patrick's Day festival in Five Points Saturday drew a record crowd this year.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  New phone books are being delivered around South Carolina, which means its time to ditch the old books.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  You can now shop for free at your local BI-LO, all this thanks to a City of Columbia partnership with Coca-Cola highlighting the need to recycle.

Monday, August 08, 2011  While the new law that goes into effect next week limits the number of thieves who turn in stolen copper, it also impacts those who are legally selling the metals to be recycled.  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a permit must now be purchased to be able to legally sell the metals that do not contain any iron.