That means we must preserve remaining landfill space for as long as we can. The University of South Carolina is not required to comply with all of the components of this law. Because we make up a significant part of the Richland County population, we need to pitch in and do our part to help Richland County meet its waste reduction and recycling goals. Sustainability The University of South Carolina is committed to incorporating sustainable practices in all areas of the campus. This is also called a greening of the campus.
Recycling is just one component of sustainability.
Sustainable development is the practice of determining the relationships between economics, the environment, and society.