
An “Army” for Zero Waste: 71% Diverted at Stanford Stadium
An “army” of over 100 student and staff volunteers helped sort the BTS concert waste to reduce the amount sent to landfill.
R&DE Student Housing makes it easy for students to leave Stanford sustainably. Students can “Give” their unwanted clothing, bikes, electronic equipment, mattresses, and mini fridges in good condition before moving out to “Go” on to their next adventure. This initiative reduces the amount of waste Stanford sends to a landfill and directly supports First-Generation and Low-Income students.

An “army” of over 100 student and staff volunteers helped sort the BTS concert waste to reduce the amount sent to landfill.

From sustainable beats and food recovery leaps, the year 2025 set a new standard for Stanford traditions and operations.

We’re building our zero waste playbook—starting with the stats. By hand-sorting our trash, we’re uncovering strategic cuts to the landfill.