Food Recovery Resources
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.
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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Stanford Leads Coalition Achieving Climate Impact through Food Systems Changes
Stanford’s food research collaborative has increased its goal to a 40% cut in protein-related emissions by 2030 after already achieving a 23% reduction.
Donation & Reuse Resources
Discover how to give a second life to your stuff and obtain gently used items for free.
Move In Sustainably
Guide to reduce your environmental impact as you move onto Stanford’s campus.
New Governance Structure Unites Campus to Take On Next-Level Climate Action
Stanford’s new climate governance framework drives long-term, collaborative leadership for ambitious climate action.
Residential and Dining Enterprises Award-Winning Commitment to Sustainability
Stanford’s dining and residences have been celebrated for innovation in sustainability.
Move-Out Resources – Give & Go!
As you leave campus, use these resources to save time, reduce waste, and donate to local communities.
Be A Leak Detective: Water Wise in EVGR
Stanford’s R&DE team discovered widespread toilet valve leaks in EVGR, with 65% of toilets potentially affected and wasting thousands of gallons daily.
61 Students Start Living Lab Internships & Fellowships
Sixty-one Stanford students are driving real change in sustainability through the Living Lab Program, tackling real issues while gaining hands-on experience.
Give & Go Program Success
Stanford’s Give & Go move-out donation program collected 69 tons of items—26% more than last year—helping divert waste from landfills and support community partners in the process.
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