PalmettoPride offers a number of educational programs to engage students in helping keep our state clean and how they can be part of the solution.

“Litter Trashes Everyone” Puppet Show

PalmettoPride, along with the Columbia Marionette Theatre, presents “Litter Trashes Everyone“  – a twenty minute educational performance featuring marionettes and hand puppets that conveys the message that every citizen has a responsibility to help keep South Carolina beautiful. The free puppet show is available to all elementary schools in South Carolina and targets children in grades K-5. To book a show at your school, please contact John Scollon by emailing puppetgnomes@msn.com.

Louie the Lion – PalmettoPride’s Mascot

Discover more about Louie the King of Cleanup here.

To book our mascot, Louie the King of Cleanup, for your school or event please fill out these Louie Request Forms.

PalmettoPride Promise Program

This program is aimed at middle school students to raise awareness of the litter problem in South Carolina. After listening to a presentation given by Miss South Carolina highlighting some of the problems and solutions regarding litter, students take a pledge and promise to assist in the effort to keep South Carolina litter free.

Litter Free Games

Litter Free games is an opportunity for clubs and organizations at the high school level to make their athletic events litter-free, while gaining a chance to win money for their organization. Read more about the program and download your application.  Litter Free games »

Collegiate Stadium Recycling

PalmettoPride and university athletic programs around the state have developed a recycling program at stadiums in an effort to help change the behavior of sports fans. PalmettoPride purchases recycling bins and places them at sporting events to encourage recycling. Our goal is to be present at all universities and colleges reaching sports fans as well as students with the anti-litter message.

PalmettoPride Art Contest

The 2010 – 2011 school year marked the first year we held the PalmettoPride Art Contest. We’re bringing the contest back again for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Please download your applications below and return them to PalmettoPride by fax or regular mail.

2012 Winners

Elementary:  Jesse Matt

Bethel Elementary School

Simpsonville, SC

 Middle:  Tyler Roop

Ocean Bay Middle School

Myrtle Beach, SC

 High School:  Eleni Ladd

Oceanside Academy

Goosecreek, SC

If you would like more information regarding our education programs, please contact the PalmettoPride office toll-free at (877) 725-7733.

To book our mascot, Louie the King of Cleanup, for your school or event please fill out these Louie Request Forms.