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PSU Recycles! is Closing the Loop (of Consumption) at Portland State

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 08:50

When students move-in and move-out of residence halls tons of waste are typically discarded in the form of landfill garbage. As part of efforts to reduce waste at the university, PSU Recycles! has been mounting campaigns of education around diversion and re-use.

At the end of each term, and especially at the end of the school year, students are encouraged to Chuck-It-For-Charity. Gently used clothes and household goods are collected from residence hall drop sites by recycling specialists from PSU Recycles!

This year over 1,800 pounds of blankets, clothing and shoes were donated to Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers (FSSW). The remaining goods were sold to students at the First Annual PSU Recycles! Rummage Sale during September's new student week. The sale yielded over $600 with all proceeds going to FSSW.

Thanks to all students for donating and buying generously!

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Don't miss the first PSU Recycling Summit

PSU Recycling Summit

What: A comprehensive summit on recycling and waste prevention at PSU. Pete Chism, Recycling Specialist from the City of Portland, will speak about the City's targets and guidelines for recycling. PSU Recycles! will presesnt about services offered and programs, such as the Bin Consolidation Project. There will be a Recycling Quiz to test your knowledge on PSU recycling protocol, and a Q&A session with recycling experts.

When: 9-9-09 (Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009) from noon to 1 pm

Where: SMSU Browsing Lounge, Room 238

Who: Everyone is invited. Come if you are a member of a Green Team, staff, faculty, or a student interested in recycling practices at PSU.

For more information contact PSU Recycles! at 503-725-4300 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Chuck it for Charity & Rummage Sale

This year's Chuck it for Charity was a success, with many reusable household items collected from the residence halls during spring term move out. Over 2,054 pounds of clothing, food, shoes, blankets, and other goods were donated to Friends of Seasonal & Service Workers.

The rest of the great household goods will be sold at a Rummage Sale during new student week, on September 21, 22, and 23 from 10 am to 3 pm at Sixth Avenue Building, 1950 SW 6th Ave. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Seasonal & Service Workers. Be sure to check it out while supplies last!

For more info, contact PSU Recycles! at 503-725-4300.

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Composting at Summer Orientations

PSU Recycles! is providing event composting services at this summer's Orientations for incoming Freshmen and Transfer students. Composting opportunities are provided at each Lunch & Resource Fair, with student Recycling Specialists providing assistance at the compost stations.