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Move-out Collections Promote Circularity at WashU

This past month, hordes of WashU students excitedly gathered in the Share Our Stuff (SOS) warehouse for a sustainable shopping spree. While the temperatures were high, the affordable furniture and other items seemed to be selling just as hot.  

As many students recently graduated and prepped to move, stuff they no longer needed escaped the unethical—not to mention, smelly—dumpsters. Instead, they were organized for resale to other students in need of practicality and pizzazz for their new or existing dorms and apartments. In June, three successful SOS sales demonstrated the promise of the proposed program expansion, first established in 2010 as an initiative to minimize waste. More>>
WashU Swag Exchange
Many offices use WashU branded swag as giveaways. Great news! You can now access branded swag through the university's property exchange program, WashU ReUse, to give brand new surplus swag a home. More>>
Violets and Climate Change
In many Missouri lawns, a carpet of small purple or white violets is a sure sign of spring. Research from Matthew Austin, a postdoc with the Living Earth Collaborative at WashU, found how climate change is affecting violets. More>>
SPARK Application Closing Soon!
SPARK Sustainability Leadership Training Program returns August 18 - 28 for returning sophomores - seniors interested in increasing their impact: includes an overnight retreat and more. Apply by 7/14 for early move-in. More>>
Stormwater Design
There are several kinds of creative ways to reroute stormwater. Learn more about how Irene Compadre, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts lecturer, infuses ecological resilience into her designs. More>>
Did you know...
...WashU participates in Citizens for Modern Transit's Guaranteed Ride Home program? WashU employees and students who use smart commute options are eligible for subsidized one-way rides from campus to home in the event of an emergency, sickness, or unscheduled overtime. Learn more about how to enroll in the program here.
Plastic Free Ecochallenge
July 1-31
Plastic Free July is upon us! The Office of Sustainability invites you to join the WashU Plastic Free team on the Ecochallenge online platform. There are  events and prizes for participation! More>>
Open House and Furniture Drive
August 4 and 9, North Campus
Join us for an open house to tour the new Circularity Center at WashU's North Campus. Bring furniture to donate and build inventory to support students or just come and check out the space! More>>
Save Endangered Species!
July 21, St. Louis Zoo
Anyone interested in applying their skills to conservation projects that can help endangered species is encouraged to get involved in this Living Earth Collaborative initiative. No biology expertise required. More>>
Park + Play: Vehicle Free Day
July 17, 2 - 5 pm, Tower Grove Park
Visit Tower Grove Park during this Community Day event encouraging park goers to arrive via foot, bike, or other active mode. There will be several family-friendly activities to explore as well as live music, food and drinks. More>>
Summer Food Waste Challenge
Through August 15
Did you know on average, we each throw away $1300 worth of food each year? Earthday365 has created a fun way to help you decrease your household's food waste. Participants are entered to win various prizes! More>>
Environmental Justice Day of Action
August 6, 9:30 am - 12 pm
Earthday365, Empire 13, and the City of East St. Louis present: Disaster Sites Action Initiative. Meet at 83rd and Washington St. in East St. Louis for an illegal dumping and litter clean-up. Refreshment is available for volunteers. More>>
U-Pass Registration
All benefits-eligible employees and full-time students: don't forget that you can register to receive a free U-Pass that will provide you access to Metrolink and Metrobus. More>>
Sign Up for WashU's CSA
Registration is open for WashU's Community Supported Agriculture program. Our CSA provider, HOSCO, offers flexible options and drop-offs to different campuses. More>>
Career Center
The Career Center is available to support undergraduate and graduate students with in-person and virtual advising, LiveChat and programming. More>>
Recycling on the Go
Be a Recycling Ambassador at earthday365: work with Recycling on the Go staff to implement the onsite Food Scraps booth and event waste reduction program. More>>
Next Gen Ag Mentorship Program
Graduate students interested in careers in agricultural conservation and committed to sustainability and social justice are encouraged to apply. Applications due August 1.  More>>
Our Climate Hiring
Our Climate empowers young people to advocate for climate justice policies that build a thriving world. There are job openings in New York, D.C., and Pacific Northwest. More>>
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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