Question of the Week: Surplus Upcycling
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 Customers of our sister program, Surplus Property, often purchase items for upcycling and […]
Statewide recycling conference to be held at OSU June 19-21
Join recycling professionals at Sustainable Oregon, the 36th annual Association of Oregon Recyclers Conference & Trade Show Thursday-Saturday, June 19-21, held on the OSU campus for the first time this year! This three-day, interactive learning experience features leading-edge educational sessions, workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards […]
Waste Watchers Spotlight: Jasmine Armas
Name: Jasmine Armas Title/Nickname: Curly Fry Degree: Zoology, Pre-Vet Option Year in School: First year When did you start volunteering with the Waste Watchers? I started volunteering around the beginning of fall term. What has been your favorite project or event that the Waste Watchers have been involved in? I love the Repair Fairs; they […]
Question of the Week: Options for Department Composting
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a 20 oz. reusable 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 There are two options available for departments on campus […]
Waste Watchers Spotlight: Jessica Collins
Name: Jessica Collins Nickname/Title: Star Volunteer Degree: Undergrad Year in School: First/Freshman standing I started volunteering with the Waste Watchers last fall term (’13). My favorite project that I was involved in was Get Caught Green-Handed. I keep volunteering with the Waste Watchers because it is a place where I can openly share ideas and […]
Get your fix at Tuesday's Repair Fair
Repair Fairs are a twice-per-term event series sponsored by the student group Waste Watchers, a joint group of Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative. The way it works: You bring your broken items and volunteers show you how to repair your belongings, plus you can drop-in for demos to learn new D.I.Y. skills! Read […]
Question of the Week: 2014 Earth Week Themes
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a 20 oz. reusable 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 Earth Week is an annual celebration of environmental awareness […]
Waste Watchers Spotlight: Rachel Tholl
Name: Rachel Tholl Title: Membership Chairwoman Degree: Bachelors in Education and French Year: Second When did you start volunteering with the Waste Watchers? Fall term of 2013. What has been your favorite project or event that the Waste Watchers have been involved in? I really like the Repair Fairs. I always have at least one […]
Question of the Week: Foodprint Challenge
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 The Eco2Go program offers students a sustainable means to eat out by […]
Waste Watchers Spotlight: Walker Holden
Name: Walker Holden Title: Star Volunteer Degree: Environmental Science Year: Freshman When did you start volunteering with the Waste Watchers? I began volunteering at the beginning of Fall term. What has been your favorite project or event that the Waste Watchers have been involved in? I love the Repair Fair that we hold twice a […]