Media released provided by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina officially launched its Zero Tolerance for Litter Month today with a press event on the State House steps, led by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, SCDNR Director Thomas Mullikin, and state and local partners committed to cleaner communities.
The campaign, a joint initiative by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association, is timed with the summer travel season and National Secure Your Load Day (June 6). An estimated 20% of roadside litter comes from unsecured loads, highlighting the need for public education and stricter enforcement…