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OSU Repair Fairs to be featured in national report

Good news! OSU was recently contacted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), which is putting together its annual review of information universities have submitted through this year’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). This national report will include “campus sustainability innovations & best practices,” and the Repair Fairs […]

Question of the Week: 3-day Clearance Sale

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU cold cup (with straw). Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week The OSUsed Store will be holding a Clearance Sale […]

3-Day Clearance at OSUsed Store August 20-22

The OSUsed Store is open for a 3-day clearance sale this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 20-22, at 12-4 pm each day. Take advantage of extended hours and extra low prices! Look for special green clearance stickers on merchandise throughout the store; the prices on those items will drop throughout the week – 25% off […]

Question of the Week: What Goes in a Worm Bin

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU spork and a $1 Gift Certificate to any UHDS Dining Center. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Shown below […]

Question of the Week: Percent of E-waste in Landfills

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable 20 oz. OSU water bottle. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week E-waste is defined as any discarded electronics, and represents […]

Question of the Week: Film Plastic Recycling

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win an OSU ChicoBag. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Film plastic is not accepted in campus or curbside recycling. Name three locations […]

Eco-Representatives at Oregon State

The close of the 2013-2014 school year marks the end of the second Eco-Representative pilot program here at Oregon State. Eco-Representatives are a new trend popping up in colleges and universities all over the country to promote sustainable behaviors within residence halls. Eco-Representatives (Eco-reps) are responsible for advancing and institutionalizing a culture of sustainability in […]

Question of the Week: Weekday Shopping at OSUsed Store

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU spork. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week You may have heard of the OSUsed Store, which is run by […]

Corvallis Recycling Block Captains Needed

The Sustainability Coalition’s Waste Prevention Action Team is inviting Corvallis residents to participate in the Recycling Block Captains program. As a recycling block captain, you can help educate your neighbors about recycling, composting, and waste prevention, as well as encourage their full participation in the opportunities that Republic Services is currently providing. The time commitment is 1-5 […]

Question of the Week: Plastic Cold Cups

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU Cold Cup (with straw). Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Pictured below is a plastic cold cup. Into what […]