Land, Buildings & Real Estate
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford’s physical campus and home to many departments within Sustainable Stanford, including the steward of the Sustainable Stanford brand (the Office of Sustainability), Land Use & Environmental Planning, Transportation, Mail Package Services, Energy Operations, Water Resources & Civil Infrastructure, Buildings, Grounds, & Maintenance, and many more. These groups showcase how planning for sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience is possible for long-term efficiency, performance, and financial health. Through its day-to-day operations, LBRE lays the groundwork for sustainability innovation to emerge and thrive.
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Protected: Simplifying Waste Sorting With an AI Chatbot
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Protected: Machine Learning Insights for Better Waste Diversion
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Protected: Estimating Construction Emissions Early with Machine Learning
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How Stanford is Preparing for This Year’s El Niño
Past infrastructure enhancements for capturing and redirecting rainfall have strengthened campus readiness for winter storms.

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 …

Deep Dive: Food Recovery Program
Running a campus event means more than logistics — it means working together to improve processes and reduce food waste. This session will cut through …

Bringing the Future of Takeout to Campus
Meet Astha Bhandari ‘26, the Sustainable Stanford fellow getting campus cafés to rethink takeout.

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.

The Perfect Match: Pre-Loved Furniture & New Spaces
Staff partnerships are turning surplus furniture into practical solutions–saving money, reducing waste, and creating functional spaces without sacrificing aesthetics.