University of Oregon
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation

On the educational end, Campus Recycling reserves a table at the Student Clubs and Resources Fair, traditionally held on the Thursday of Week of Welcome. At the UO's Resources Fair for new students, Campus Operations gives away used binders for free, conducts a free raffle for reusable items such as steel mugs, and reusable shopping bags and lunch bags. Students that come up to the table can also win some reusable items by correctly guessing the number of cans or the weight of a small bale of crushed aluminum cans. Students can also sign up to volunteer for Campus Recycling events.

Campus Operations provides compost collection at the Fair and educational information about composting on campus at the table. Campus Operations also has a student recycler station at the table who answers questions and engages students checking out the Fair.

On the operational end during move-in week, Campus Operations sets up extra recycling collection around the Residence Halls, to capture the extra material that students generate when moving in. Along with collection of cardboard, paper and bottles and cans, Campus Operations also collects plastic bags and block Styrofoam. Recycling crews make rounds of the residence halls, especially checking on the extra temporary sites. Their job is to clean up sites and assist parents and students with recycling. Prior to the Week of Welcome, all resident student rooms are outfitted with a recycling bin. Inside the recycling bin is an educational insert with recycling and waste reduction tips.