Mark your calendar now for OSU's winter term Repair Fairs
The Repair Fairs are back for 2014 and we will once again offer two for the term. Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss your opportunity to get free repair help for your broken belongings and watch repair demos! Repair Fairs will continue to be held at the Recycling Warehouse at 644 SW 13th […]
Now's the time to join the Master Recycler class for 2014
Spaces remain in the 2014 Linn and Benton Master Recycler class offered by OSU Campus Recycling and Republic Services, but act now to secure your spot! WHEN: Tuesdays, January 14th through March 4th, 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm, plus Saturday morning field trips on Jan. 25 and Feb. 22 WHERE: Kearney Hall 305 (on the […]
End of Year Clearance Days at the OSUsed Store December 18, 19 and 21
Prior to being closed for two weeks (the weeks of December 23rd and 30th), the OSUsed Store will be open to the public for our End of Year Clearance Days. Each day will be a clearance sale with prices declining throughout the week: all white tags and dotted items will be 25% off Wednesday, 50% […]
OSU Resident Hall Compost Pilot Program
The OSU Resident Hall Compost Pilot Program will start its second year at the beginning of the 2014 Winter term. This year the resident halls that will be participating are Halsell, West, and Wilson. As the Eco Rep for West Hall I have the opportunity to observe the program in my hall and it’s looking […]
Be Frugal. Be Fabulous.
The Year is almost at an end. The Fall term is coming to a close with the beginning of a new year coming upon us. And there is a new and fun way to update your wardrobe, and get a great start to 2014. The Fall 2013 Women’s Center Clothing Swap is happening now! Students, […]
Thanksgiving Sale at the OSUsed Store this Wednesday
Come to the OSUsed Store on Wednesday, November 27th between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m, at which we will celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday by having several receipts randomly printed with a voucher for a free pumpkin pie! Shop with us and see if you are one of five lucky winners. The OSUsed Store is located […]
Campus Recycling is hiring a Student Program Assistant
Campus Recycling is hiring for one Student Program Assistant to join its outreach team! This is a brand new student position. The position will assist with planning, implementing and assessing Campus Recycling programs and events. Job duties: Program Development: Assist with planning, implementing and assessing recycling programs and services such as the “All in the […]
Contribute recyclables at this weekend's game to help OSU compete!
At the November 23rd home game, OSU is participating in the EPA Game Day Challenge, a national competition to recycle and reduce waste at college football games. Bring your recyclable and compostable items to Parker Plaza between 4:30 and 7:30 pm on game day to win a prize and help OSU compete! The following recyclables […]
Your Refuse, My Refuge offers discussion and crafts this Thursday
This Thursday, November 21 at 4:30-6:00 pm, the Waste Watchers and the Asian Pacific Cultural Center are teaming up to put on Your Refuse, My Refuge, an event focused on global garbage villages and waste reduction. The event will be held at the Asian Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) at 2638 NW Jackson Street (view on […]
Repair Fair November 20th: Learn new skills & get your fix
If it’s broke, fix it! Come to the Recycling Warehouse at 644 SW 13th Street on Wednesday, November 20th between 5:30 and 7:30 pm for our second Repair Fair of the year. We won’t have another one until January! Bring your broken items and questions and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your […]