Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
The Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) ensures sustainability is part of all athletic and wellness programs at Stanford, including the signature annual “green games” to tackle waste at football and basketball sporting events. All DAPER affiliates have massive potential to influence sustainable change due to the magnitude and passion of athletic audiences and fan bases.
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Play the Long Game: Reusable Water Bottle Giveaway at Stanford Football Game
Show up in your favorite Stanford gear and get a free reusable water bottle before the game. Giveaway at Gates 2, 5, and 10 while …
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.

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.

How the University’s Green is Getting Greener
Stanford’s world-class golf course is making water management a priority, teeing up golf to be a sustainable sport.

Stanford is the Top-Scoring Institution for Sustainability Under AASHE STARS 3.0
The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.

Stanford Hosts Athletics Focused Retreat to Elevate Collegiate Perspectives
Stanford and Green Sports Alliance partner to advance sustainability leadership across collegiate athletics.

Stanford’s Living Lab Puts Sustainability Into Practice
Stanford’s Living Lab program welcomed its biggest class yet–putting sustainability into practice across 18 different campus departments.

Stanford Launches Cross-Campus Pilot for Organic Landscape Management
Organic landscape pilot brings together R&DE, LBRE, and DAPER to advance soil health, biodiversity, and resilient landscapes.

Stanford Brings Insights to Inaugural Collegiate Sports Sustainability Conference
Stanford representatives joined peers from across the nation at the first-ever Collegiate Sports Sustainability Conference.