
Waste Sorting: The Secret to Faster Wi-Fi Speeds?
Humor-driven signs and a digital pledge cut Cardinal Café sorting mistakes by 10%.
R&DE Student Housing makes it easy for students to leave Stanford sustainably. Students can “Give” their unwanted clothing, bikes, electronic equipment, mattresses, and mini fridges in good condition before moving out to “Go” on to their next adventure. This initiative reduces the amount of waste Stanford sends to a landfill and directly supports First-Generation and Low-Income students.

Humor-driven signs and a digital pledge cut Cardinal Café sorting mistakes by 10%.

Students are transforming reusable mugs into a community ritual–reducing waste while rebuilding campus culture.

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.