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New SOU Storage Facility is Doubly Green

Southern Oregon University has completed a new storage facility at Raider Stadium that addresses sustainability on two fronts – it includes the university’s ninth array of solar panels, and the structure itself was created from recycled shipping containers.

Sustainability

Sustainability Newsletter November 19th 2020

The Fall 2020 Sustainability Newsletter is here! Check it out for campus updates on sustainability and how the campus is staying connected on sustainability issues.

Sustainability

Material Management on Campus and SOU Recycling Center Revamp

Have you ever thought about where your trash goes on campus? Did you know that Southern Oregon University has an on-campus recycling center? Sarah Ross, SOU's Student Zero Waste Coordinator, writes about material management at SOU and the Recycling Center revamp.

Sustainability

SOU Retains its Status as Bee Campus USA

We are a BEE Campus USA! SOU completed the program requirements in 2019 and has retained its status. Thank you to students, the Bee, Bird and Tree Committee members, and to SOU's Landscape Department.

Academics, Environmental, Sustainability

Spring Sustainability Newsletter 2020

The Spring Sustainability Newsletter is here! Check it out for campus updates on sustainability and how the campus is staying connected on sustainability issues.

SOU Sustainability Can be part of the solution

Academics, Environmental, Sustainability

Sustainability: as COVID-19 lays bare the problems, SOU can be part of the solution

Becs Walker, SOU's Sustainability and Recycling manager shares her views on the links between COVID-19, Sustainability and SOU.

Academics, Environmental, Sustainability

Winter Sustainability Newsletter 2020

The Winter Sustainability Newsletter is here! Check it out for campus updates on sustainability, recent awards and what interns and professors are doing to bring sustainability into their classes.

Sustainability

Trashing the Trash Cans!

Staff from across campus are saying goodbye to their trash cans* – and we’ve already gotten rid of ours at Facilities, Management and Planning! SOU has a centralized trash and recycling system.

Academics, Environmental, Sustainability

Fall Sustainability Newsletter 2019

The Fall Sustainability Newsletter is here! Find out about the newly named Student Sustainability Center, SOU's new Sustainability and Recycling Manager, an approach to reduce food waste and much more.

Events, Sustainability, Sustainability Tips

EV 101 Workshop for SOU Employees

The Electric Vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, with more makes and models available now than ever before. However, sometimes the breadth of options can be challenging to navigate. Join Sustainability at SOU and Forth Mobility for the EV 101 Workshop open to all SOU faculty and staff.

Environmental, Events, Sustainability, Uncategorized

SOU Earth Week 2019

SOU’s Earth Week 2019 (April 15-20th) is an entire week dedicated to bringing awareness to the important issues facing the planet. It’s also a time for celebration! Student groups from all across campus have come together to host some pretty spectacular events. Check them out here.

Events, Sustainability

Zero Waste Week is January 28th-February 2nd

Zero Waste Week is coming to SOU January 28th - February 2nd. It is a week full of fun events that promote waste habit awareness and education on how to reduce the waste that we produce. Read on for the full line up of events, including a film screening, zero waste meals, and the zero waste challenge!

SOU Sustainable Stories and Events

New SOU Storage Facility is Doubly Green

Sustainability Newsletter November 19th 2020

Material Management on Campus and SOU Recycling Center Revamp

SOU Retains its Status as Bee Campus USA

Spring Sustainability Newsletter 2020

Sustainability: as COVID-19 lays bare the problems, SOU can be part of the solution

Winter Sustainability Newsletter 2020

Trashing the Trash Cans!

Fall Sustainability Newsletter 2019

EV 101 Workshop for SOU Employees

SOU Earth Week 2019

Zero Waste Week is January 28th-February 2nd

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