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News and events about sustainability at OSU, plus tips on how to live sustainably on and off campus. Founded in November of 2005.

The OSU Sustainability Office is the primary support organization for sustainability efforts at OSU. The Oregon State University Sustainability Office is housed in Campus Operations, part of the Finance and Administration division. The office was formed by the creation of a full time sustainability coordinator position in November 2005. Shortly thereafter, another full-time staff position was created to focus on energy conservation efforts. Functional Areas include: Networking and Communications, Infrastructure and Administration, and Student Engagement and Academic Support. Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are a major elements to our work, but our activities also expand into areas of political engagement, event planning, and projects related to personal behavior and energy use. Our office collaborates with departments across campus including, but not limited to Campus Recycling, ASOSU, and the Student Sustainability Initiative.

11/01/2026

Celebrating real climate action on campus! Proud to showcase our 25–26 Carbon Reduction Grant Awardees (Part 1) who are helping drive a greener future at OSU:
- Cycle Away From Carbon
- Tree Planting and Carbon Sequestration
- Efficient Specimen Refrigerator
Ready to make an impact of your own? Applications for the 26–27 Carbon Reduction Grant are now open and due by Nov. 16th!
Apply or learn more at: sustainability.oregonstate.edu/get-involved/carbon-reduction-grant-program

10/28/2026

Calling all energy nerds! Our friends at Energy Trust of Oregon and Systems West Engineers are currently offering a great internship opportunity for their Net Zero Energy & Carbon Internship! The position starts in January and is approximately 15 hours a week. Applications are due Oct. 31!

More info is at this link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f2bf46d1-cf17-4844-b97f-23646a75f3fb

10/18/2026

Have an idea that could cut OSU’s carbon footprint? OSU’s Sustainability Office is giving out grants from $1k to $25k for projects that can make a real difference on campus, and any current student or employee can apply.

Past the funding, you’d get visibility at campus forums and a hand in moving OSU toward carbon neutrality.

Proposals are due Nov 16, and the full timeline is on the website (link in bio). Got questions? Email [email protected]

10/07/2026

Join us for the Lightning Talks event this Friday, October 9, to learn more about our Carbon Reduction Grant Program and the projects it has funded! Last year's grant recipients will each share a 5-minute presentation about their project.

This is an online event. Find the link on our website: sustainability.oregonstate.edu/get-involved/carbon-reduction-grant-program

09/08/2026

Move-in is an exciting time to make your new space your own — and this year, we're doing it sustainably! ♻️

Before you buy new, check out the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St) for pre-owned desks, monitors, water bottles, mini fridges, and more, all at a fraction of retail price. It's the easiest way to:
✅ Save money
✅ Reduce waste
✅ Support the community

Can't make it during store hours? No problem — the Corvallis Waste Prevention Directory has you covered with second-hand furniture, houseware, office supplies, bikes, and clothes all across town.

Good luck with move-in, Beavs! 💚

Links for Both Resources:
OSUsed: https://surplus.oregonstate.edu/public-sales/osused-store
Corvallis Waste Prevention Directory:
https://waste-prevention.sustainablecorvallis.org/

07/23/2026

The Solar Trailer continues its busy summer - perhaps the busiest on record - with an annual trip to the Oregon Country Fair! We power the large sound stage at Dance Pavilion, the smaller WorkIt Shop, and many art installations in this part of the Fair. Additionally, our team provides public charging of small personal devices like cell phones, prioritizing things like mobility devices. There is no meaningful grid power here, so our job is pretty important!

This is just about the only recurring event that uses the Trailer’s output to the max! And you can see how dusty it gets… each year we wash the solar panels at least once, the only event where we need to do that to maximize solar power production.

https://www.oregoncountryfair.org/

07/13/2026

So far this summer, The Solar Trailer has helped power both Electrify Portland and the Open Streets Fair. At the Open Streets Fair, it provided power for the cooling tent's air conditioning and the event sound stage. At Electrify Portland, it powered Bo Kwon's Koi Fusion.

Where should it go next?

📸:
1 - Open Streets Fair
2/3 - Electrify Portland

06/12/2026

This year, the Grads Give Back Gown Share distributed over 250 regalia items to students in need, but over 230 students who were on the waitlist for the program weren’t able to receive their items. Please consider dropping off any regalia that you can part within at the listed locations! Alumni are also welcome to donate anytime! Congratulations to our grads- Go Beavs!

06/06/2026

Carbon Reduction Grant Update: Reducing Energy Losses by Locating and Eliminating Nitrogen Gas Leaks at ATAMI
Read more about the 30% reduction in N2 at the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute. The average daily baseline use was cut in half, and weekend low demand was observable. One tank, which usually lasts ~2 weeks, lasted more than 3 weeks. Ecologue linked in our linktree.

06/02/2026

Hope everyone had fun celebrating the end of the year with last Friday!

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850 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR
97333

Website

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