
The Giving Trees
Stanford’s on-site milling program transforms fallen limbs into campus benches and student art–providing the campus community a sustainable alternative to imported lumber.
Stanford labs play a vital role in advancing sustainability through smart purchasing decisions. By choosing responsibly sourced, energy-efficient, and low-waste products, labs can reduce their environmental impact while supporting the university’s sustainability goals. Join the many lab personnel at Stanford who make sustainable purchasing part of our campus culture:

Stanford’s on-site milling program transforms fallen limbs into campus benches and student art–providing the campus community a sustainable alternative to imported lumber.

“Swap shelves” make reusing items easy and convenient–saving money & supporting Stanford’s waste reduction goal.

The university’s new purchasing guidelines help make the smarter and more sustainable option the easier one.