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Sustainability

A commitment to our campuses and earth

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's mission of "learning, life and community" is more than just a motto – it's a passion and a purpose. The ÃÛѨÊÓƵ community extends off its campuses and into Oregon and the world. Our employees, students and alumni are all committed to making a difference in the world and for the world. Learn more about these sustainability efforts.

News and updates from our campuses

Newest initiatives

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ community members work in the Cozine Creek area

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named 'green college' by Princeton Review

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is once again one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to ®.

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Sustainability Living Community opens for housing this fall

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s Sustainable Living Community welcomes anyone with an interest in the environment and a love for the outdoors.

Learn more about this housing option
parking lot on Portland campus

EV chargers added to Portland campus

Two electric vehicle chargers have been added to the Portland campus.

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ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Garden

Environmental studies major

You can help save the planet. Come join an interdisciplinary, innovative team of award-winning professors and students who are working together to address today’s environmental challenges through three lenses: science, policy or the humanities.
Major in environmental studies
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Cozine Creek tour

Cozine Creek Restoration

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ partners with other local organizations to improve the ecological function and habitat quality of the land near Cozine Creek.

Learn about the project
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Bee next to a camas flower

Camas Festival

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, the  and the  host the annual event dedicated to celebrating camas grown on ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's McMinnville campus.
More about the Camas Festival

Greening our campuses

Small choices add up to making a big difference in creating a more sustainable world. We encourage you to utilize these campus resources in your daily activities on campus.

Dining Services offers a reusable to-go (R2G) container program, making your takeout meal from Dillin a little more green (even if there's no salad on the plate).

Water bottle refilling stations

Bring your bottle to campus and refill as you go! ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's campuses offer more than 20 water bottle filling stations to keep you hydrated and reduce plastic consumption. See locations on the McMinnville campus map and Portland campus map.

Recycling on campus

The McMinnville and Portland campuses have a large quantity of co-mingled and glass recycling containers. Students, employees and guests are encouraged to utilize these for all applicable materials. See locations of the stations on the McMinnville campus and Portland campus.
Both campuses offer EV chargers administered by ChargePoint. The McMinnville campus has stations by Dillin Hall and the softball field, and the Portland campus by Building 2. 

The Associated Students of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ (ASLU) maintains a set of reusable cups, plates and flatware available to student activities and events at no cost. Students return dishes to Dillin Hall where they are cleaned.

Portland Student Life currently offers bowls, cups, plates and silverware for smaller events at no cost. A small dishwasher is available on campus for cleaning dishes prior to returning.

Student clubs in McMinnville and Portland

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ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Garden

Started in 2009, the McMinnville campus garden is located next to Renshaw Hall. Cultivate your own plants, while connecting with nature.
Join the garden community

Portland Garden

The Portland campus features a community garden on the north side of campus by Building 5. ASLU-PC and the Outdoor Club host regular work days in the garden, open to the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ community.