Same Supplies, Better Box: Closing the Loop on Campus Shipping
How one campus building manager is rethinking the supplies behind scientific discovery –helping labs be more circular.
Stanford Business Affairs
From procurement processes and IT solutions to climate-related risk management, Business Affairs promotes responsible purchasing and fosters a culture of circularity. The Responsible Purchasing department provides programming, services, and tools to suppliers and campus-wide purchasers and decision makers. Surplus Management, which houses Stanford’s Reuse program for secondhand furniture and equipment, contributes to the university’s climate and zero waste goals by reducing material sent to landfill and the need to purchase new items.
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Protected: Measuring Emissions from Purchased Goods & Services
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Treasure Hunting at Campus Open Houses Attract Hundreds
Stanford’s first open houses for decommissioned buildings keep over 3,500 items out of the landfill and back in circulation across campus.
#ShopCampusFirst
“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.
New Cost Savings Guide for Stanford Purchases
The university’s new purchasing guidelines help make the smarter and more sustainable option the easier one.
An “Army” for Zero Waste: 71% Diverted at Stanford Stadium
An “army” of over 100 student and staff volunteers helped sort the BTS concert waste to reduce the amount sent to landfill.
Cut Costs with Sustainable Purchasing
Stanford’s new purchasing guidance helps departments save money while reducing waste through practical everyday actions.
Advancing Green Chemistry: Industry Case Studies with Millipore Sigma
Apr 21 | 12pm–1pm
Join Green Chemistry experts from Millipore Sigma to learn about embodied carbon in the chemicals industry. Through real-world case studies, we will examine major sources …
Info Session: Making Your Funding Go Further
May 14 | 10am–11am
This session is helpful for employees who manage funds and make purchases for their team or department. This information session will highlight topics such as:
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