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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From reducing embodied carbon in construction to piloting organic landscape management, the annual Student Sustainability Symposium highlighted how student-led innovation is driving sustainability at Stanford.
JunJun 5, 2025 | 08:30am–3:30pm
Join this year’s student interns and fellows as we celebrate the culmination of their projects. If you’re interested in hearing about these projects that advance …
As a former athlete, Hoagland understands the power of sports and aims to increase collegiate involvement in the fight against climate change.
Stanford’s new climate governance framework drives long-term, collaborative leadership for ambitious climate action.
New water fill signs, installed in May 2024, acknowledge ancestral land and aim to foster greater awareness of the water’s origins and cultural significance.
Sixty-one Stanford students are driving real change in sustainability through the Living Lab Program, tackling real issues while gaining hands-on experience.
Angela Trinh has made Stanford’s Fueling Station for athletes more sustainable through initiatives like reusable travel bags, refillable drink dispensers, and food donations.
Reduce your environmental impact while participating in or viewing sports events on campus.
All 14 buildings of the School of Medicine now have recycling bins in labs and compost collection in bathrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens.
Stanford’s Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting, reducing electricity costs by $5,000 annually while improving color for televised events.