Keep the Midlands Beautiful Seeks Teens for Advisory Panel

Keep the Midlands Beautiful is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Student Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board Leadership Council.

The Keep the Midlands Beautiful Student Advisory Board, which is made possible through the support of Waste Management, will work with Keep the Midlands Beautiful to develop increased awareness of environmental issues and pursue community improvement projects in participating students' schools and communities. Students will gain leadership skills and valuable community service experience, while also connecting with like-minded students from other schools.

Applications are required and are due by Saturday, May 7, 2011

Web: www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org

SC eCycles Day

Give your old electronics new life.  South Carolina eCycles Day provides a free, convenient and secure way to dispose of and recycle unwanted residential electronics. As of July 1, 2011, electronic waste such as computers, printers, and TVs will be banned from landfills in South Carolina. You can help to reduce landfill volume and recycle valuable materials by participating in SC eCycles Day. Rules and list of acceptable products for recycling available online.

When: Saturday, April 30, 2011; 8am-2pm

Where: The Midstate Drop-off site
SC State Farmers Market
3483 Charleston Highway (US 321/21/178)
West Columbia, SC 29172

Web: www.ecyclesc.com

South Carolina eCycles Day w/ Keep the Midlands Beautiful

Keep the Midlands Beautiful is seeking volunteers for South Carolina eCycles Day will be Saturday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The State Farmer's Market. Volunteers may register for either of two shifts: 7am-11am and 11am-2pm.

Sign-Up or Questions

Phone: (803) 733-1139

Email: Heidi@KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org

Web: www.ecyclesc.com, www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org

Runaway Runway

The Columbia Design League's Runaway Runway event is Columbia's premier fashion show that aims to raise design and environmental awareness through the use of post-consumer materials constructed into wildly fantastic wearables. While the entire world is serious about being green, this event proves that green can be fun, fashionable and funky, too! 

Participants: Enter at entries@runawayrunway.net

When: Friday, April 29; Doors open 6pm, Show starts at 7:30pm

Where: Township Auditorium

Tickets: Township Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com

Web: www.runawayrunway.net