Ecologue

Fourty-five years ago, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson helped drive communities across the U.S.  to organize teach-ins for the environment on April 22, 1970 – the first Earth Day. Right here on our campus, OSU students put together a series of events, participating in this landmark date. While Earth Day-related festivities have not occurred every year […]

It was a close one, but OSU won the RecycleMania Civil War against the University of Oregon! This win comes after two consecutive years of losses. The annual competition pit us against UO to see which university could recycle the most over 8-weeks. OSU ended this year’s competition with 11.9 to 11.8 – only 0.07 […]

Bring those broken or damaged items to the February Repair Fair, Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event will be held at the OSU Recycling Warehouse, a.k.a. the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th Street). The event is free and open to all. Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend demos […]

At the January 14, 12:00-3:00 pm sale, all new OSUsed Store customers and the friends that refer them will get a 25% off coupon! Existing customers: Bring a new customer to get a coupon for 25% off one item purchased on any one remaining sale in January (14th, 21st or 28th at 12-3 pm). New […]

Furniture and Kitchenware Sale! Choosing to buy used is one great way to reduce your environmental impact – keeping reusable items in use and reducing the need to make new goods. That’s why we’re letting you know about an opportunity to buy some special used items right here on campus! After the closure of OSU’s […]

You have two chances this week to enjoy lower-than-usual prices at the OSUsed Store – come to our end-of-year clearances Wednesday, 12-3 pm and Saturday, 9 am-12 pm. Many items storewide are marked 75% off! Also, chairs are buy one, get one free. Choose used! Available merchandise will include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, […]

Now’s the time to sign-up for the 2015 Linn and Benton Master Recycler class offered by Republic Services and OSU Campus Recycling – act soon to secure your spot! When: 8 required classes on Tuesday nights, January 13th through March 3rd at 6:15-9:00 pm 2 required Saturday field trips on January 31, 9 am – […]

The Coffee Cup Coup is a campaign founded in the belief that together, we can overthrow the tyranny of the disposable cup. Why, you say? Because… 3,000 coffee cups are thrown away every day at OSU. In a recent audit, we found 563 coffee cups in just 1 dumpster. They are never recyclable. Reusable mugs […]

‘Tis the season to think about the things we are thankful for, and for the OSUsed Store, it is our wonderful customers! That is why we are hosting two Giving Thanks Sales on Saturday, 11/22, 9 am – 12 pm and Wednesday, 11/26, 12 pm – 3 pm. At these sales customers will be invited […]

OSU Campus Recycling will be hosting the last Repair Fair of 2014 Thursday, November 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm. The event will be held at the Recycling Warehouse, a.k.a. OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th Street). Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings; attend demos to learn more skills! […]