BASF ECMS site in Converse celebrates fifth anniversary
October 18, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) employees and leadership in Converse recently celebrated the site’s fifth anniversary. During a cake-cutting ceremony, Mark Wright, Vice President of Precious Metal Refining…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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Try something new at Everything Outdoor Fest
October 7, 2024
What you need to know for weekend fest Nov. 2-3 Everything Outdoor Fest, a two-day showcase of the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities, invites the community outside Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith appoints new Sustainable Design Leader
September 19, 2024
Jenny Heim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, has been elevated to the role of Sustainable Design Leader for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Since joining MPS two years ago,…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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New era in environmental protection launches with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting and preserving the environment,…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
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Peerless Environmental supports DHEC’s restructuring to enhance environmental safety in South Carolina
June 10, 2024
Peerless Environmental Responds to South Carolina DHEC Restructuring, Emphasizing Enhanced Environmental Safety Measures Major changes are coming to how environmental health is managed in South Carolina. Peerless Environmental is ready…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio amplifies energy efficiency by installing window shades and providing educational resources
June 7, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the completion of a project to install window shades in its Idea Lab, supported by a $10,000 mini-grant from the South Carolina…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Heritage introduces new brand and website
May 15, 2024
Family-owned Landscaping Business Expands Statewide with Rebrand Heritage, a leader in outdoor services and sustainable landscape solutions for businesses of all sizes in South Carolina, introduced its new brand and…
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Leader in wildlife research expands facilities, public programs
May 13, 2024
Nemours Wildlife Foundation cuts ribbon on Eugene and Laura duPont Conservation Hall, announces fall tours Nemours Wildlife Foundation and supporters recently cut the ribbon on the Eugene and Laura duPont…
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City purchases land to preserve as open space
April 23, 2024
By regulating site plans and strategically purchasing vacant land and rights of way throughout the City of Greenville, connectivity will improve with trails and bikeways. Open space is undeveloped land…
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SC State Parks retail stores are ditching single-use plastic water bottles and bags
April 22, 2024
In celebration of Earth Day, the South Carolina State Park Service is proud to announce a transition away from selling single-use plastic water bottles and using plastic shopping bags in…
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Peerless Environmental steps up radon mitigation in Upstate South Carolina amid new health concerns
April 12, 2024
New studies link radon exposure to increased health risks, prompting expanded services. In response to recent studies highlighting serious health risks associated with radon, Peerless Environmental is stepping up its…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ rises from the deep in new exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
January 30, 2024
From its depiction in the 1500s as an angry sea monster to its portrayal as a unicorn of the sea and now as an icon of pop culture, the narwhal…
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OJRSA to launch engagement for the Central Basin Sewer Planning Study
January 30, 2024
The Oconee County Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has launched a community-wide study that is entering an engagement phase to provide key information to help plan future growth throughout the…
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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
January 29, 2024
Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
January 22, 2024
Marketing Minute by Shari King, NP Strategy Transparency is critical to the longevity of an organization. This week’s video shares the three pillars of a corporate sustainability report and…
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Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina
October 30, 2023
Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…
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Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation
October 27, 2023
With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…
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Sustain SC welcomes Cynthia Davis as Senior Vice President and opens search for CEO
October 10, 2023
Sustain SC is proactively responding to the ever-increasing demands for the organization to facilitate the advancement of sustainability in South Carolina with key hires. Today, Sustain SC welcomes Dr. Cynthia…
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Jen Howard, South Carolina Land Trust Network
October 3, 2023
Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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Local elementary school wins $20K learning garden grant
September 11, 2023Monarch Elementary School in Simpsonville won a $20,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to create a comprehensive, hands-on, interactive learning garden and classroom space. Trees, shrubs, and flowers will be planted to help create…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield permanently protected, added to the Liberty Trail
August 7, 2023
The Hammond’s Store Battlefield most recent addition to statewide driving tour The South Carolina Battleground Trust announced the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near Clinton in Laurens County, South…
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SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail
June 22, 2023
The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy (“the Conservancy”) is pleased to share that the South Carolina State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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The Hill Institute at Furman hosts talk focused on innovation and sustainability
May 30, 2023
Leaders in innovation and sustainability gathered recently in downtown Greenville to discuss how sustainability can act as a catalyst for innovation. The group, gathered by The Hill Institute at Furman, was…
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HRP Associates’ Greenville office relocates to historic Judson Mill District
April 5, 2023
HRP Associates, Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and consulting firm with offices nationwide, announced the relocation of its Greenville office to the historic Judson Mill District. The multi-disciplinary firm relocated…
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A year of learning opportunities at UWS
February 13, 2023
As spring is upon us, where at the school will be hosting numerous classes, courses, and skill based workshops at our location in Tamassee SC. We have 33 acres for…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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Peerless Environmental LLC
January 4, 2023
Peerless Environment is a Greenville SC company that specializes in asbestos remediation, crawl space vapor barriers, and radon abatement. With over 50 years of combined service industry experience, our goal…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
December 14, 2022
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Master Plan for Black River Park Network wins ASLA Award of Excellence for Analysis and Planning
October 19, 2022
The Black River Water Trail & Park Network Master Plan was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects with an Award of Excellence, one…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts air quality program
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host an education session about local air quality. Panelists representing state and local organizations will discuss regulatory,…
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