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.
Waste Sorting 101 – Reduce Your Waste
Apr 21, 2025 | 12pm–1pm
Online
Co-sponsored by Healthy Living and the Office of Sustainability
Looking for a refresher on what goes where on campus? Get your recycling questions answered and get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to our materials after they leave campus – answering the question, “Do my recyclables actually get recycled?”
You will leave with new tools that demystify recycling and composting and gain a new sense of empowerment to contribute to our sustainable community. Plus, staff will earn 2,000 points towards their BeWell incentive!
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Instructor: Angela Vincent is the zero waste communications and engagement manager for Stanford’s Office of Sustainability, focusing on strategic communication and engagement initiatives to reduce campus waste. Previously, she spent a decade in public service developing and implementing waste reduction policies and programs. Angela is passionate about educating and inspiring others to take personal and collective action to combat climate change.
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