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Zero Waste
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Digging Deep Into Dumpster Data
We’re building our zero waste playbook—starting with the stats. By hand-sorting our trash, we’re uncovering strategic cuts to the landfill.
Stanford is the Top-Scoring Institution for Sustainability Under AASHE STARS 3.0
Academics, Community Engagement, Conservation & Biodiversity, Culture Change, Emissions, Living Lab, Zero Waste
The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.
Less Plastic, More Impact: How Our Alumni Travel Program Is Reducing Single-Use Waste
Stanford Travel/Study, an educational travel program for alumni and friends of the university, is tackling plastic waste trip by trip.
Stanford’s Quiet Leap Towards Sustainable Waste Collection
New campus fueling station makes waste operations more efficient and sustainable.
Student-Led Community Fridge Grows into a Shared Campus Resource
What started as a pilot is now a campus staple supporting food access and waste reduction.
2025 Food Recovery, Wrapped To-Go
The numbers are in–learn about Stanford’s expanded efforts to reduce food waste.
Reusable Dishware Program Piloted Across Stanford Campus
Collecting 500+ donated plates and cutlery, Living Lab Fellow Anna Gomes is building a more communal and sustainable eating culture at Stanford.
Get Wise About Waste (Staff & Faculty)
Complete the new ten-minute waste sorting training to be entered to win $500!
9 Easy Ways to be a Sustainable Scientist
View a simple guide with tips on how to be a sustainable scientist.
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