Do Our Recyclables Actually Get Recycled?
Stanford’s recyclables are sent to an award-winning local facility with a material recovery rate of up to 85%.
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The Sustainable Lifecycle of the Terman Engineering Center
The construction, operation, and demolition of the Terman Building inform sustainable building projects across Stanford’s campus.
Lights, Camera, (Eco)Action
Stanford student Justin Donohugh helped create zero waste videos with the Office of Sustainability, integrating operations into his academic capstone for earth systems.
Coupa Composts
Coupa Cafe’s foodware is all compostable and locally sourced, making it even easier to work towards zero waste on campus.
Gates Gets an Energy Efficiency Refresh
The Computer Science Building was remodeled to decrease energy usage.
Stanford’s Response to Drought
Stanford’s Water Conservation Program has reduced campus water use by 48% since 2001, with ongoing efforts to comply with drought regulations and explore sustainable water practices.
Leak Notifications with WaterSmart
WaterSmart, a tool available to campus groups and homeowners, helped save 500,000 gallons of water in one year by providing leak alerts and enabling quick responses.
Leaks in Lab Buildings
Stanford facilities managers helped reduce water waste by identifying leaks and optimizing lab equipment usage.
Cardinal Green Office Program
Through everyday actions, occupants of campus buildings directly impacted Stanford’s sustainability and bottom line.
Past Earth Week Events
Earth Week has been celebrated at Stanford over the past decade in ways that bring together the campus community to envision a more sustainable future.
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