Give & Go Program Success
Stanford’s Give & Go move-out donation program collected 69 tons of items—26% more than last year—helping divert waste from landfills and support community partners in the process.
Recycling
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Inaugural Event Planners Summit Promotes Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Stanford showcased zero-waste event planning tips at the inaugural Event Planners Summit, offering expert advice on waste reduction and sustainable practices.
Stanford Zero Waste x Design 1 Collaboration
Stanford’s Office of Sustainability partnered with the d.school’s Design 1 course to inspire over 200 student-driven solutions aimed at promoting waste sorting and a zero-waste campus culture.
Project: Operationalizing Waste Justice at Stanford University
Sam Bunke, PhD candidate in chemical engineering, developed a framework for addressing waste justice in Stanford’s programs.
Large Events, Small Footprints!
Since 2022, Béline Falzon has transformed event planning at the King Center by championing sustainable food choices, reducing single-use plastics, and making waste sorting easier.
Our Youngest Zero Wasters!
To help celebrate Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability hosted visits of PSSI’s waste truck at child care centers on campus.
Stanford Ranked as a Top School in Recycling & Composting (2024)
In 2024, Stanford placed second in both the Per Capita Recycling and the Food Organics categories for large universities.
Are You (Waste) Wiser than a Preschooler?
Carol Richards, a teacher at Stanford’s Arboretum Children’s Center, is inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards by turning composting, gardening, and creative reuse into hands-on lessons about sustainability for preschoolers.
Single-Stream Recycling Success
As of September 2023, Stanford’s recyclables are processed at the GreenWaste Material Recovery Facility, where at least 85% of materials are recovered.
Sustainability in Athletics
Reduce your environmental impact while participating in or viewing sports events on campus.
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