Ecologue

Oregon State University researchers develop microwave tool to sustainably extract essential oils Oil ExTech, a company founded by engineers and retired HP employees David Hackleman (Ph.D.) and Bill Dean, offers a sustainable and cost-friendly way for the public to extract their own essential oils using a microwave extraction kit. The kits run at around $150 […]

Hello Corvallis! Don’t forget to check out Benton County’s August in Motion publication, which offers fun ways to stay active and enjoy our city this month.  You can find the publication here. Oregon Cascades West Council of Government is offering special prizes at www.DriveLessConnect.com to encourage you to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus to the […]

Come to the OSUsed Store’s special 3-Day Clearance public sale on Wednesday through Friday, August 21 through 23 at 12:00-4:00 pm each day. In addition to offering these extended days and times, many specially marked in-store items will be 25 to 75% off! The OSUsed Store is located at 644 SW 13th Street in Corvallis […]

Earlier this week, The Sierra Club released it’s seventh annual “Cool School” rankings rating higher education universities on their sustainability and green practices on campus. For 2013, Oregon State University came in at 11th,  moving up 14 spaces from its previous spot at 24th in 2010. The rankings are based of a variety of sustainable […]

Are you an OSU student looking for work? Join the recycling and surplus team! Campus Recycling and Surplus Property are currently hiring approximately 5 student employees to assist with our operations, primarily working on recycling and surplus hauling. Duties include recycling and surplus pick-ups, loading and unloading materials, sorting recyclables, pricing surplus items, etc. We […]

Oregon State University’s own Online Research Magazine publishes new Summer Issue. This week,  Terra Magazine released it’s newest look into the research performed at OSU. Check out their website and learn about the groundbreaking good that our University is doing for the public! This issue includes feature articles on: Michelle Fournet’s journey to Alaska’s Frederick […]

Good news: at yesterday’s OSU Finance & Administration staff picnic, we diverted 91% of waste (by volume)! We diverted an estimated 180 gallons of recycling and compost from the landfill – that’s equivalent to 14 kitchen trash cans! Thank you to the picnic organizers, waste station volunteers and attendees for helping us walk our (sustainability) […]

Attention Oregon State University Undergrads! Energize Corvallis is now hiring Fall Public Outreach Interns to work on their Communities and Campuses take charge program. The internship gives students the opportunity to receive 3-12 OSU Internship credits as well as valuable work experience, and the chance to strengthen their resume. The application deadline is August 15th, and […]

Spend your Wednesday evening learning how to live and eat sustainably! Looking for ways to give back to the Corvallis community this summer? Tomorrow evening, the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Food Action Team is hosting the third of a series of Edible Front-Yard Garden tours! The tour will be a guided walking tour throughout five different […]

The Oregon State University Solar Vehicle Team took home gold at last week’s Formula Sun Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The team drove the vehicle that they designed and built 656 miles and 193 laps around the Circuit of the Americas track. OSU competed against 11 other University teams from across the country. They were followed closely […]