Waste

Community Made: Rewear, Reuse, Repeat

Events like Big Swap, a swap event run by-and-for students, aim to use Stanford resources to codify cultural norms of sharing and increase the efficacy of reuse initiatives.

Faculty member working on a computer next to a window

Buy, Borrow, Share: Sustainable Purchasing at Stanford

Culture Change, Emissions, Purchasing, Zero Waste

The Responsible Purchasing Department hosted an information session to inform the Stanford community about how everyday purchasing choices — like reusing, sourcing locally, and slowing shipping — can drive big sustainability impacts.

Six students in front of whiteboards at the d.school

Design 1 Students Showcase Innovative Waste Sorting Solutions

Academics, Culture Change, Zero Waste

Design 1 students are reimagining campus sustainability ideate in collaboration with the Zero Waste team in the Office of Sustainability to turn class projects into real-world solutions for Stanford’s future.

Unboxing Impact: Emissions and Waste from Student Packages

Emissions, Zero Waste

For her Living Lab Project, Molly Tian worked with Mail & Package Services to lower emissions and decrease waste from mail deliveries.

A Carbon Positive Blueprint for Deconstruction and Material Reuse

Carbon, Construction & Demolition, Emissions, Zero Waste

Project Background There is significant value in buildings (carbon, cost, historical significance) that is lost when the business-as-usual approach of demolition and rebuilding is continued. …

Three people wearing gloves and aprons sorting through trash

Meet the Team Digging Deep into Stanford’s Dumpster Data

Recycling, Zero Waste

Meet the dumpster divers who suit up to hand sort campus waste. Stanford students and staff dive deep into campus dumpster data to identify solutions …

Big Swap 2

Jun 6, 2025 | 4pm–7pm

Big Swap 2 on June 6th 4-7pm at Mars and Xanadu houses is a chance for students and staff to give, get, and share clothing, bikes, furniture, electronics, decor, and more!