
Greener Gatherings: Cutting Waste, Increasing Impact
Ideas to responsibly reduce waste at your next event.
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.
Ideas to responsibly reduce waste at your next event.
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.
From reducing embodied carbon in construction to piloting organic landscape management, the annual Student Sustainability Symposium highlighted how student-led innovation is driving sustainability at Stanford.
Events like Big Swap, a swap event run by-and-for students, aim to use Stanford resources to codify cultural norms of sharing and increase the efficacy of reuse initiatives.
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!
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 …
Want to make a real difference on campus? From laundry habits to leftovers, every action you take helps move Stanford toward a more sustainable future.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Aspen Neighborhood! The inaugural BIG SWAP premieres at this festival! Enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres and beverages, create your own flower …
Ideas to reduce the climate impact of your food choices on campus.
Donating excess edible food is required by California law. Explore ways to reduce food waste from the start and learn how to plug into campus food recovery efforts.