From the beaches of the Lowcountry to the mountains of the Upstate -- and everything in between -- South Carolina is blessed with a stunning, diverse geography, as well as an abundance of natural resources. The ongoing effort to conserve those resources and ensure they're available for future generations to enjoy has turned into a robust industry in South Carolina. Last year alone, recycling firms announced more than $500 million in capital investment, bringing 200 new jobs to the state.
To better serve this growing sector, S.C. Commerce's Recycling Market Development team restructured and relaunched its website -- wwww.recyclinginsc.com. Featuring a customizable experience platform, the new site serves as a resource for industrial and residential users alike.
In addition to housing a free recycling business directory complete with keyword search functionality, the site also includes easy-to-locate recycling videos, commodity maps and more. Toolkits for important initiatives, such as Your Bottle Means Jobs and Don't Waste Food S.C., are also housed on the new site.
With more than 500 recycling firms operating within our borders, it's clear that South Carolina's sustainable industry has become a major pillar of the state's economy. This new site will allow Team South Carolina to better serve that growing industrial footprint, while also providing important information to citizens in all corners of the state.