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World Oceans Day is June 8th!

If you missed World Environment Day yesterday (June 5), you’re in luck because you have a chance to redeem yourself by participating in World Oceans Day this Friday, June 8th! World Environment Day and World Oceans Day even have the same action theme this year: prevent and reduce plastic pollution. So instead of beating yourself […]

Trash Talk: Is Styrofoam recyclable on campus?

Is there a way for OSU departments to recycle Styrofoam packaging on campus? Andrea breaks it down in our final Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.

Trash Talk: Why aren’t there more compost bins on campus?

Some cups served on campus are compostable, so why aren’t there more compost bins? Kyle explains in this week’s Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.

Trash Talk: Why aren’t disposable coffee cups recyclable?

In this week’s Trash Talk video, Jessica explains why paper coffee cups aren’t recyclable on the Oregon State University campus (or off campus, for that matter). This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.

Trash Talk: What lids are recyclable?

What types of container lids are accepted in recycling bins on campus? Andrea breaks down which ones are recyclable, along with why and how, in this week’s Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the […]

Trash Talk: What about cardboard boxes that contain other materials?

How should cardboard boxes that contain other materials be recycled on campus? Kyle breaks it down step-by-step in this week’s Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.

Trash Talk: Can foil be recycled?

Can foil be recycled on the Oregon State University campus? Jessica breaks it down for you in this week’s Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.

Trash Talk: What plastics are recyclable?

What plastics are accepted in recycling bins on the Oregon State University campus? Andrea tells you about the four shapes in this week’s Trash Talk video. This post is part of OSU Campus Recycling‘s Trash Talk series – where we answer your waste wonderings. More videos are available here on the Ecologue and on YouTube.