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"Share Our Stuff" Program comes Full Circle

Every year, as part of the Share Our Stuff program, items are collected from the South 40 and Village residential areas, as well as nearby off-campus neighborhoods surrounding the WashU area with the intent to repurpose goods from student move-out and divert waste from landfills. Over the five months that follow, collected items are made available to students, university employees, and local non-profits through a complex and time-intensive process of sorting, work-trade, sales, and networking. 

New this year, a series of events were hosted in the temporary collection space on the S40 with the aim of circulating these unwanted goods. Students took study breaks to “Sort and Score” earning 10 pounds of goods per each hour that they helped sort the mountains of materials. Students also had the option to buy items at $2/lb. Once the students left campus, employees were able to shop in a rummage sale format, discovering magical finds among the clothes and household items. More>>

WashU CSA New Box Offering
WashU's Community Supported Agriculture members love the quality of products they receive in their regular deliveries. Many members felt the quantity was too generous, thus the Plain & Simple box!  More>>
Active Transportation Month
October and April are WashU's two Active Transportation Months. There are two free bike tune-ups planned for the Danforth Campus and one on the Medical Campus. Also participate in a commuter challenge for prizes. More>>
Iconic Basswood Replanted
"You don't plant trees for yourself; you plant them for your grandchildren." Learn about the planning that went into replacing the historic American basswood tree that stood for over 100 years in Brookings Quad. More>>
Global Air Quality Improvement
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the world's leading environmental health risk factor. An analysis done by researchers with McKelvey professor, Randall Martin, shows improvements in air quality over the past 20 years.  More>>
This is a reminder that bird migratory season is upon us. Reduce risks for birds through the end of October by closing blinds at night and turning off outdoor lighting - at home and on campus. Learn more about how WashU is being mindful of our traveling feathered friends here.
Free Bike Tune-ups
Oct. 11, 12, 24; Danforth, Medical Campus
To support bicycling as a sustainable commute option on campus, WashU has scheduled free bike tune-ups and safety check events: two for the Danforth Campus (10/11, 10/24) and one for the Medical Campus (10/12). More>>
Active Commuter Challenge
Oct. 9 - 20
Log your sustainable commute trips on WashU Rides, WashU's commuter platform and be entered to win cash prizes. Participants will be contacted about a celebratory lunch to mark the end of the challenge. More>>
Fall Fashion Sale!
Oct. 13, Circularity Center
Looking for sweaters now that fall has arrived? How about a set of mugs for some cozy hot chocolate? Whatever you're looking for, we probably have it. Come by the Circularity Center warehouse space on North Campus! More>>
Drawdown Ecochallenge
Throughout October
Ecochallenge is an online platform that allows you to create sustainability goals that get you points for your WashU team throughout the month of October. It's a fun way to learn more about sustainable living! More>>
E-waste Recycling,  Paper Shredding
Oct. 31, 8 - 10:30 am, WUSM Food Truck area
"Anything with a cord" can be recycled at this event, including computers, lawn equipment, power tools, and kitchen appliances. CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes will also be accepted. There is a two-box limit for paper shreddingMore>>
Harvest Fest
Oct. 26, 10 am - 2 pm, Medical Campus
Stop by during this special edition of the WUSM Farmers Market and watch apple cider being made on a traditional cider press, enjoy samples, and get a free pumpkin for purchasing from our vendors! More>>
Tyson Tour with ESA SEEDS
Oct. 14, 12 pm - 4 pm, Tyson Research Center
Environmental Studies and Tyson Research Center are co-sponsoring with SEEDS STL on a tour of Tyson Research Center for students who identify as students of color, LGBTQIA, first-generation or low income. RSVP>>
Brown School EJ Workshop
Nov. 10, 1 - 4 pm, virtual
This workshop will examine the role of racism and structural policy inequities in creating public health disparities. Discounted rates available to Brown School students/alumni/instructors and WashU faculty/staff. More>>
Civic Action Week
Oct. 16 - 20
Gephardt Institute's annual Civic Action Week is a weeklong initiative to highlight civic engagement opportunities throughout WashU. Various faculty, staff, and community partners will host events. More>>
OneSTL Sustainability Lab
Oct. 31, 2:30 pm, T-REX
Virtual Reality can help communities plan for growth and sustainability. At the October Sustainability Lab, the team at T-REX will offer a tour to experience their virtual reality lab and a platform used for project planning. More>>
GPRO Training
For those looking for continued education credits in green professional building skills training, this will take place Nov. 2-3. Use coupon code GPRO-100 for $100 off the registration fee. More>>
WEGE Prize
This prize is an annual competition for college and university students to design game-changing solutions for the future. $65,000 is available in cash prizes. Apply by Oct. 8. More>>
EJ Academy
The Environmental Justice Academy has a series of nine modules to cultivate skills to achieve community environmental goals. Open to those who live/work in Metro East area. More>>
Earthday365 Hiring
Earthday365 is seeking qualified candidates for a director of operations. This position supports the non-profit organization's ongoing programs and annual events. More>>
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Are you an alum working in sustainability and willing to share? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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