Become a Sustainable Events Student Ambassador
Want to make a real impact on campus while helping reduce waste at some of Stanford’s events? Whether you’re passionate about the environment, looking for …
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.
Posts
Experience the Future of Takeout
A new pilot program tests the newest in takeout innovation. Enjoy your meal, scan the container, and return it to collect your deposit.
Waste Sorting: The Secret to Faster Wi-Fi Speeds?
Humor-driven signs and a digital pledge cut Cardinal Café sorting mistakes by 10%.
Energy Conservation Tips for Labs
Discover tools and rebates for conservation in the most energy-intensive spaces at a research institution.
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.
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.
Stanford Wins 2026 National Wildfire Mitigation Award
Stanford’s wildfire resilience program is recognized as one of the most impactful wildfire preparedness initiatives in the country.
Lab Rebates for Freezers & Ice Machines
Are you buying a new ultra-low temperature freezer or new ice machine? Rebates are available for choosing energy-efficient models, whether you are replacing an old freezer …
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.
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