The Giving Trees
Stanford’s on-site milling program transforms fallen limbs into campus benches and student art–providing the campus community a sustainable alternative to imported lumber.
Over 200 student-driven solutions were developed to help normalize waste-sorting behavior and promote a zero waste campus culture.
These included apps and other technological solutions to gamify recycling, creative campus events (such as a fashion show showcasing second-hand items), and use of art to inspire change through murals and showcasing of pieces made from reclaimed materials. This course collaboration is a great example of pairing operations and academics to leverage the campus as a living lab for sustainability!
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“Swap shelves” make reusing items easy and convenient–saving money & supporting Stanford’s waste reduction goal.
Largest Living Lab Student Cohort to Date Presents Accomplishments at Annual Symposium
From stakeholders’ willingness for trade-offs to a green game plan, the student interns and fellows presented on their operational accomplishments from the year.