Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer’
Monday, March 25th, 2013
Northwest Earth Institute discussion courses are a popular way to engage in locally-relevant conversations about the topics of our time. More than 130,000 people worldwide have participated in their discussion courses!
Beginning April 2, a Global Warming: Changing Course discussion group is starting in Corvallis at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, NW Circle and 29t St. Course [...]
Tags: Alternative transportation, consumerism, Energy, Food, Landscape, Stormwater, Transportation, Volunteer, Waste Reduction, Water
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Monday, January 14th, 2013
Want a break from your busy schedule, and a chance to do something hands-on and fun with others who are interested in recycling?
Come to our Jellyfish Sculpture Construction Party this Thursday, January 17 at 5:00-7:30 pm in the OSU recycling warehouse!
There you can lend a hand building a trio of giant jellyfish out of film [...]
Tags: Event, RecycleMania, SSI, Volunteer, Waste Reduction
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Become a Master Recycler in 2013!
Some spaces remain in the 2013 Linn and Benton Master Recycler class offered by OSU Campus Recycling and Republic Services.
WHEN: Tuesdays, Jan 8th through Feb 26th, 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Kearney Hall 305 (on the OSU Corvallis campus at 14th and Campus Way)
WHAT: This once-per-week, 8-week class will explore [...]
Tags: Volunteer, Waste Reduction
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Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Who are the Oregon State University Waste Watchers? In this video, a few of them explain what they’ve worked on, why they volunteer, and what they’re looking forward to this year.
Thank you to Waste Watcher Jodie Davaz for making this video!
About the group
Waste Watchers is a joint group between Campus Recycling and [...]
Tags: Opportunity, SSI, Volunteer, Waste Reduction
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Friday, October 5th, 2012
Have you heard of the Waste Watchers?
We are a joint group between Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative that works on events and other outreach related to waste reduction on campus. You can become a Waste Watcher too by volunteering with us! Learn more on our volunteer page, or drop by our fall term [...]
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Monday, September 24th, 2012
Waste Watchers is a joint group between Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative that works on events and other outreach related to waste reduction on campus.
Drop by our first event of the year to enjoy snacks, learn about the volunteer team, meet new people who share your interests, and try your hand at the [...]
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
Citizens of Corvallis and members of the OSU community: Are you good at fixing things?
Campus Recycling’s volunteer team, the Waste Watchers are looking to start a repair workshop where people can bring in common items and get help repairing them rather than buying new.
Do you or someone you know have skills fixing things [...]
Tags: consumerism, Volunteer, Waste Reduction
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Calling all Waste Warriors!
Campus Recycling is once again coordinating composting and recycling at the annual da Vinci Days Festival (July 20-22) and we need your help!
Sign-up soon to get your preferred shifts, and free festival admission.
How to Volunteer
You will either staff a recycling station – greeting attendees and helping them sort their waste into compost, [...]
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
On-Campus Students
Now and through June 15, OSU Campus Recycling, Surplus Property and University Housing and Dining are coordinating the Res. Hall Move-Out Donation Drive – an effort to reduce waste and benefit community non-profit organizations.
Last year, nearly 18,000 pounds of material was diverted from the landfill and given to local non-profits. The goal this year [...]
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
The Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE) is a 1-acre educational production garden located in Bruce Starker Arts Park in Corvallis. Entirely volunteer run, the garden is a place to learn and explore growing food with fellow community members. Produce from the garden is donated to local soup kitchens and food banks. In 2011 over [...]
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