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Upcoming events!

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Getting here: The MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center is located on the south end of campus, off of Farm Lane, across from the Baker Woodlot. CATA bus 32 stops out front on Farm Lane. Parking in our lot is free while attending events or shopping at the Surplus Store, which is open on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's about a 25 minute walk from the Union. We also have bike racks and scooter parking. Address: 468 Green Way, south of Trowbridge Rd. and Service Rd. Upcycle events are in the Education Center. Follow the signs and look for the outdoor table, then enter there.

ReFashion Drop-in Days with Spartan Upcycle

Fridays, June 6, 13, 27

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Surplus & Recycling

Want to alter your clothes or make something wearable from scratch? Give it a try at these casual drop-in days with Spartan Upcycle -- no sewing experience necessary!

Enjoy crafting in community while you have access to machines, supplies, and scrap textiles (fabric remnants, discarded linens, secondhand clothing). We can help you get started, show you how to use the sewing machines, and/or troubleshoot to the best of our ability, but drop-in days are not step-by-step workshops. These events are the perfect time to make something wearable for the ScrapFest ReFashion Show, a DIY showcase (not competition) on July 11, 2025.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies or use what's available (sewing machines, hand sew/embroidery supplies, and fabrics). If you're interested but are not sure where to start, take a look at these suggestions.

Open to the community and all ages welcome. Hosted in collaboration with the organizers of Lansing's annual reuse art festival, ScrapFest, and local fabric shop, Seams Sewing and Mercantile.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up to help at the making days! Contact recycle@msu.edu with questions.

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Antique Sale

Saturday, June 28

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Surplus & Recycling

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Teacher Sale

Tuesday, July 8 & Friday, July 11

@ Surplus & Recycling

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ScrapFest ReFashion Show

Friday, July 11 , 7 p.m.

@ Old Town, Lansing

Whether you want to model your upcycled garments on the runway or be a spectator cheering on some sustainable fashionistas, be sure to attend the ScrapFest ReFashion Show on Friday, July 11th at 7 p.m.!

This celebration of creative reuse is being being held in collaboration with @scrapfestartfestival and @seamsfabric, and will take place on the ScrapFest Main Stage in Old Town, at the north end of Turner St. at the corner of Beaver!

For more information, and to sign up to participate in the ReFashion Show, click here. We hope to see you there!

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Lab Sale

Friday, July 18 & Friday, July 25