How to Live Sustainably on Campus
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.
There’s a Role for Everyone
We invite you to join a growing community of individuals who are taking action to create a more sustainable campus together. Each of us has an opportunity to take responsibility for our individual impact on the planet and to discover how we can leverage our unique roles. Meaningful action can take many forms – making changes in your classroom, lab, dorm, or office, deepening knowledge, building supportive communities, or taking time for personal reflection. Thank you for being part of Sustainable Stanford!
Recharge, Reflect, and Rise to Climate Action
Sustaining the planet starts with sustaining yourself. Get grounded, get inspired, and get going.
How to Eat Sustainably on Campus
Ideas to reduce the climate impact of your food choices on campus.
Love Food, Hate Waste: 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.
Responsible Purchasing for Labs
Ways to procure sustainable lab supplies and equipment, saving costs and reducing the environmental impact of purchasers.
Sorting It Out: Waste Sorting Basics
Learn how to responsibly dispose of your waste with quick and easy tips.
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Share tips, ideas, and practical guidance for others to practice sustainability as they fulfill their role in Stanford’s community.
A testing ground for sustainable solutions
Stanford’s campus is a living laboratory where operational and academic partnerships spark groundbreaking solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Join the next generation of system-change leaders.
A Wasteless Community
Witness how fellow students, staff, and faculty are creating a wasteless community, and gain inspiration to implement waste-wise practices in your daily decisions.
Give materials a second life through reuse, recycling, or composting. By responsibly separating waste items into appropriate bins, you reduce our landfill impact.
