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.
Residential & Dining Enterprises
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE)'s sustainability commitment is embedded in leadership, daily operations, and collaborations with students and faculty. R&DE leads pioneering food research, co-founding the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative and the R&DE Stanford Food Institute. The flagship “Give & Go” program diverts over 70 tons of reusable materials from landfills annually, supporting the student community and reducing waste.
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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 …
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.
Compost the Cardinal Way
Do your part to reduce landfill waste and cast your food scraps into the compost.
Stanford is the Top-Scoring Institution for Sustainability Under AASHE STARS 3.0
Academics, Community Engagement, Conservation & Biodiversity, Culture Change, Emissions, Living Lab, Zero Waste
The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.
2025 Food Recovery, Wrapped To-Go
The numbers are in–learn about Stanford’s expanded efforts to reduce food waste.
Stanford’s Living Lab Puts Sustainability Into Practice
Stanford’s Living Lab program welcomed its biggest class yet–putting sustainability into practice across 18 different campus departments.
Stanford Launches Cross-Campus Pilot for Organic Landscape Management
Organic landscape pilot brings together R&DE, LBRE, and DAPER to advance soil health, biodiversity, and resilient landscapes.
Sustainability for Residential Student Leaders (RAs)
Join the growing number of student leaders advancing sustainability on campus.
Turn Off for Breaks
Power down before breaks to protect resources and reduce emissions.
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