{"id":562,"date":"2011-03-02T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2011-03-03T00:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/sustainability\/blog\/?p=562"},"modified":"2011-03-02T17:01:19","modified_gmt":"2011-03-03T00:01:19","slug":"recyclemania-a-recap-plus-what-is-yet-to-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/ecologue\/2011\/03\/02\/recyclemania-a-recap-plus-what-is-yet-to-come\/","title":{"rendered":"RecycleMania: A Recap, Plus What is Yet to Come!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are halfway through RecycleMania <\/a>and so far OSU has recycled and composted 247,269 lbs<\/strong> – up more than 50,000 lbs over this time last year!<\/p>\n

We’ve held many events over the term and have many yet to come. Two weeks ago we displayed our sea creature made by OSU students, out of recycled materials<\/strong>. It generated a lot of interest in the Memorial Union Quad as well as on Facebook <\/a>and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Swap\"<\/p>\n

Just last week the Peer Health Advocates<\/a> braved the chilly weather to run a clothing and household swap<\/strong> in the MU Quad, and ASOSU<\/a>, Campus Recycling<\/a> and Surplus Property<\/a> coordinated e-waste collection sites across campus.<\/p>\n

We collected 4,801 lbs of e-waste<\/strong> in just two days (10 event hours), up 673 lbs over last year’s e-waste collection events!<\/p>\n

But we’re not giving up there…we’re bringing you much more! See all our remaining events below.<\/p>\n

EVENTS THIS WEEK<\/h2>\n

Show your support on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n

Refer a Friend Sale at the OSUsed Store<\/strong><\/span> Wed, Mar 2, 5:30-7:30pm, OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St)<\/strong> All new customers and the friends that refer them get 25% off! We carry bicycles, furniture, computers and electronics, household items, vehicles and more. \u00a0All new customers who come to the March 2 sale will receive 25% off their purchases on any one sale day in March. Existing customers who bring in a new customer with them to the March 2 sale will receive 25% off their purchase at the March 2nd sale! Sale price excludes spot bid and online sale items. Customer is considered new if s\/he has not made a purchase within the last year. Sponsored by Surplus Property.<\/p>\n

CRAFT 2: reCycled gaRden Art craFt nighT<\/strong><\/span> Thur, Mar 3, 3-7pm, Student Sustainability Center (738 SW 15th<\/sup> St)<\/strong> Whether or not you attended the first C.R.A.F.T., this is a fun opportunity to channel your inner artist. \u00a0We will be making signs, plant holders, and much more out of recycled and reused materials, to be displayed in the SSC\u2019s garden. \u00a0There will be snacks available for those who attend. Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initiative.<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Menstrual Pads<\/strong><\/span> Thur, Mar 3, 6pm, Women\u2019s Center<\/strong> Tired of stuffy \u201csanitary napkins\u201d? Consider homemade menstrual pads! They are comfortably customized to your use and preference, and are a healthy alternative to the variety of chemicals found in synthetic products. Nothing to buy and nothing to throw out! \u201cOn the Rag\u201d never felt this good. \u00a0This intimately set class gets women together to design and fashion reusable cloth menstrual pads. Patterns and materials will be provided. Sponsored by the Women\u2019s Center.<\/p>\n

Recycle Fashion Show<\/strong><\/span> Thurs, Mar 3, 7pm (doors open at 6pm), MU Ballroom ($5<\/em>)<\/strong> OSU students showcase their sense of design through the OSU Fashion Organization\u2019s annual Recycle Fashion Show. This year\u2019s show, Dumpsters to Diamonds, is sure to bring in a record amount of spectators and student designers. Tickets are $5 each and will be sold in the MU Quad Feb 28 through Mar 3 at 10am \u2013 2pm each day. The show will start promptly at 7pm on March 3, with standing room being let in at 7pm. Be sure to make it on time if you want to get a good seat! Sponsored by the OSU Fashion Organization.<\/p>\n

Show Your Pride Craft Party<\/strong><\/span> Fri, Mar 4, 3-5pm, Pride Center (15th & A)<\/strong> Show your pride by rainbow tie dying a reused item of clothing and creating custom stickers (made from scraps from the OSU Sign Shop) for your water bottle, bicycle, or whatever else you want! You bring one or more items of clothing to dye and we\u2019ll provide the rest! \u00a0Sponsored by the Pride Center.<\/p>\n

EVENTS NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND<\/h2>\n

FREE Styrofoam Collection Week<\/strong><\/span> Mon-Fri, March 7-11, time varies by location:<\/strong><\/p>\n