The Take Action SC Partnership encourages and promotes environmental education across South Carolina. This unique group of state agencies, colleges and schools as well as other environmental organizations believes that education is key in protecting and preserving the environment for future generations.
The partnership encourages teachers and students to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving and take action to improve the environment. As a result, they will develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.
News and Updates
Educator Field Trip
Our Take Action team visited the WM Richland landfill on December 9th, 2025
Coastal Carolina Eco Reps
Eco Reps use the Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow lesson: Compost in a Bottle. We are proud to be partners with motivated change-makers.
Celebrating 30 Years of Action
It’s time to celebrate “Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow.” Since its inception in 1993, “Action” has:
- Won national accolades including the White House “Closing the Circle” Award, the Excellence in Solid Waste Education Award (presented by the Solid Waste Association of North America), and the National Recycling Coalition’s Beth Brown Boettner Award for Outstanding Public Education;
- Formed the Take Action SC Partnership (TASC) with state agencies, organizations, and colleges/universities to promote environmental awareness, litter prevention, energy conservation, and more;
- Introduced “Action” Teacher Workshops where DES (formally DHEC) trainers traveled to schools to provide educators with hands-on curriculum instructions prior to classroom teaching;
- Provided TASC Summer Workshops – an annual, one-day event – for educators to receive “Action” training as well as curriculum updates and classroom resources;
- Expanded “Action” to include relevant environmental lessons from a South Carolina perspective and to follow S.C. Department of Education’s Science Standards; and
- Started the Student Ambassadors for Sustainability Program to help students get involved with sustainability projects.
Quick Links
Helpful Information
Look through a variety of free resources. Our toolkit contains environmental posters, lesson and activity ideas, website resources, digital tools, grant information, and school guides specific to South Carolina.
Take Charge: Be Battery Smart
Visit our page on Battery Safety where you can learn about battery recycling and preventing fires.
SC Green Steps Schools
Earn awards for sustainability projects. Learn about how your school can become a Green Step School.
Offering Support for Educators
“Thank you so much for giving our 5th grade students such a wonderful, interesting presentation! It fit really well into our Science Ecosystem Standards and the Soil and Water Essay that we are working on in class! You made learning fun, interesting, and helped to fit the puzzle pieces together for us! You are welcome anytime at Daisy Elementary!”
Carolyn Chestnut
Daisy Elementary – Horry County Schools
Take Action SC 