Collaboration: A Prescription for a Greener Campus
Edward Florendo, animal care supervisor at the School of Medicine, partnered with Stanford’s Office of Sustainability to turn a hard-to-recycle plastic into a recyclable material.
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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Alumni Provide Insight on Climate Action Strategy
During Stanford’s Alumni Weekend, over 50 alumni gathered at the Explore Energy House for a powerful discussion on the university’s Climate Action Plan.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Reduces Energy Use
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is saving $500,000 annually by using outside air for cooling and upgrading to LED lighting, cutting energy use by 48%.
Ongoing Commissioning (OCx)
LBRE’s OCx program boosted energy efficiency in 2023, saving over $4,000 annually at Wallenberg through no-cost control system adjustments.
The Energy is Greener in the East Library Side
Stanford’s iconic Green Library received upgrades that slashed energy use while ensuring year-round comfort.
Forsythe Hall Optimizes Its System to Cut Energy Costs
An energy audit of Forsythe Hall revealed uneven airflow, leading to a $90,000 annual savings after upgrading air control systems and economizers
A Friendly Reminder for People and Planet
Stanford is reimagining energy solutions across campus, with updates to key buildings like Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Green Library.
Stanford Signs Waste Contract with Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc.
After a three-year competitive bid process, Stanford awarded a new 10-year contract to Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc. (PSSI), continuing an 80-year partnership to support the university’s zero waste goals.
New Tech Increases Safety and Identifies Contamination
Stanford’s new contract with PSSI introduces a fleet management system that uses cameras, sensors, and AI to improve safety, monitor contamination, and optimize waste diversion.
State-of-the-Art Facilities Process Stanford’s Recycling and Compost
Stanford maximizes waste diversion by sending recyclables, compost, and construction materials to multiple advanced facilities.
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