Power Smart Practices
On hot days, review campus conservation best practices to help outsmart hitting peak power.
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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Stanford’s First Major Concert Showcases Environmentally-Conscious Entertainment
Stanford has set a new benchmark for sustainability at live events through its first major concert hosted by Stanford Athletics and Stanford Live. Sustainable Stanford hosted a fireside chat with sustainability leadership from Live Nation and Warner Music Group in tandem with this milestone.
Design 1 Students Showcase Innovative Waste Sorting Solutions
Design 1 students are reimagining campus sustainability ideate in collaboration with the Zero Waste team in the Office of Sustainability to turn class projects into real-world solutions for Stanford’s future.
Unboxing Impact: Emissions and Waste from Student Packages
For her Living Lab Project, Molly Tian worked with Mail & Package Services to lower emissions and decrease waste from mail deliveries.
A Carbon Positive Blueprint for Deconstruction and Material Reuse
Project Background There is significant value in buildings (carbon, cost, historical significance) that is lost when the business-as-usual approach of demolition and rebuilding is continued. …
Meet the Team Digging Deep into Stanford’s Dumpster Data
Meet the dumpster divers who suit up to hand sort campus waste. Stanford students and staff dive deep into campus dumpster data to identify solutions …
Big Swap 2
Jun 6, 2025 | 4pm–7pm
Big Swap 2 on June 6th 4-7pm at Mars and Xanadu houses is a chance for students and staff to give, get, and share clothing, bikes, furniture, electronics, decor, and more!
Student Sustainability Symposium
Jun 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 …
Sustainability Behind the Stage: A Fireside Chat Showcasing the Music Industry’s Influence on Sustainability
Jun 1, 2025 | 12pm–1:30pm
Join Ariel Bojeun and Madeleine Smith for a special Fireside Chat on Sunday, June 1 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm at 560 Fremont Road (near …
Guide for Stanford Lease Holders to Electrify Your Home
Learn about opportunities that will benefit your home life. To reduce carbon emissions, focus on electrifying and moving away from gas.
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