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Written by Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, sean.nealon@oregonstate.edu Source: Jeff Steiner, 541-737-9119, jeffrey.steiner@oregonstate.edu This news release is available online: https://beav.es/iyc CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the […]

To foster camaraderie and community between colleagues and celebrate individual and collective employee success, the OSU Sustainability Office and Materials Management department have created a Student Staff Spotlight series. We want to build a sense of belonging for all who are employed by our organizations and support the diversity of our backgrounds. In August, Materials […]

Oregon State University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking 9th in the area of Waste. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 17 impact areas, as measured […]

On August 14, the Sustainability Office staff had the pleasure of connecting with community members at Open Streets Corvallis. Open Streets Corvallis is a free street festival that re-imagines our most shared public spaces – streets and parks – as places where people walk, bike, and play. The event features live music, dance, fitness activities, […]

To foster camaraderie and community between colleagues and celebrate individual and collective employee success, the OSU Sustainability Office and Materials Management department have created a Student Staff Spotlight series. We want to build a sense of belonging for all who are employed by our organizations and support the diversity of our backgrounds. In July, Materials […]

A major contributor to the sustainability movement recently transitioned to another position at OSU. While she certainly leaves large shoes to fill at her previous job, we are delighted she is still at OSU and that we can continue to work together to advance social justice and sustainability. Working as a student at ASOSU from […]

Congratulations to the Oregon Sea Grant at Hatfield Marine Science Center for earning gold-level Green Office Certification! Established at Oregon State University in 1971, Oregon Sea Grant is one of 34 programs within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Grant College Program, which Congress created in 1966. Oregon Sea Grant addresses regionally and nationally […]

Story courtesy of the Campus Directions newsletter. The 2022 IPM Research and Extension Summit, which provides Oregon State University professionals working in integrated pest management opportunities for discussion and development, was held by the Oregon IPM Center at OSU’s Corvallis campus in March. The Oregon IPM Center, which is part of the College of Agricultural […]

This March, a team of five OSU Eco-Reps was awarded first place in the Best Idea category at the Food Future Hackathon, hosted by Arizona State University, the Food Conservation Alliance, and the Environmental Protection Agency, among other organizations.  The Food Future Hackathon challenges teams of high school and university students across the country to […]

Have you ever stopped and wondered how much plastic you use throughout your day? Have you been wondering how to lower your plastic-use in your home and at school?