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9 Wastehacks to Reuse Everyday Things

Wastehacks [wāst-haks] pl. noun – any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that reduces waste in all walks of life. This term, Campus Recycling and the Waste Watchers will share with you easy Wastehacks so you don’t waste time or materials. Reuse Wastehacks It’s easy to forget how long of a life our products have. […]

Get free fixes at the January Repair Fair

Bring those broken or damaged items to the January Repair Fair, this Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event will be held at the OSU Recycling Warehouse, aka the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th Street). Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend demos to learn more skills! See the list […]

Rethinking our Wardrobe: Saving the World and our Wallets

We all need clothes. Frequently, we find ourselves buying more clothes. We add to our closets when our old clothes don’t fit us anymore or are completely falling apart. We update our wardrobe for the new school year, to keep up with new fashion trends or when we get a new job. When we buy […]

Question of the Week: Oregon E-Cycles

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to provide a correct answer will win a Beavers Reuse ChicoBag, like the one pictured here. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week The Oregon E-Cycles program (which bans […]

New Customer & Refer a Friend Sale at the OSUsed Store

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 […]

Question of the Week: Meet 'n' Eat

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to provide a correct answer will win a durable Beavers Reuse spork, like the one pictured here. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Our student club the Waste […]

Volunteer with the Waste Watchers!

Looking for a way to get involved this term? The Waste Watchers work on events and outreach revolving around reducing waste on campus. Sound like your cup of tea? Meet ‘n’ Eat Stop by  MU 222 on January 14 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM to learn about our club and ways you can get involved. […]

Furniture & Kitchenware Sale at the Co-op Housing Units December 29-31

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 […]

Question of the Week: Holiday Values

Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to provide a correct answer will get to choose one of the following prizes depending on what they need most: a reusable utensil kit, water bottle or ChicoBag (like those pictured here). Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. […]

End of Year Clearance Sales this week at the OSUsed Store

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, […]