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Want to make a real impact on campus while helping reduce waste at some of Stanford’s events?
Whether you’re passionate about the environment, looking for hands-on sustainability experience, or simply want to give back to the Stanford community, joining the Sustainable Events Student Ambassador Program is a great way to get involved as a student.
What does a Sustainable Events Student Ambassador do?
- Helping attendees sort waste correctly at recycling, compost, and landfill stations
- Recovering surplus edible food so it can be enjoyed instead of thrown away
- Supporting waste audits to improve sustainability efforts at future events
Top Reasons to Join the Sustainable Events Student Ambassador Team
- Make a visible, positive impact on campus sustainability
- Meet other students who care about saving food and reducing and diverting waste
- Enjoy the opportunity to take home safe, leftover food that would otherwise go to waste
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