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.
Embrace Stanford’s culture of living sustainably as you move into your new home. Set yourself up early and for success! Take advantage of the campus tools needed to reduce your environmental impact while living on campus.
Take a look at this quick video for sustainable move-in tips from Izabella Dos-Santos, Stanford class of 2026:
Pedal Power
Stanford is an award-winning campus for being bicycle friendly. Incoming students don’t need a car to get around campus, with ample bike parking, bicycle maintenance hot spots around campus, and on-campus bike repair shops. If you’re in the market for a new bike, check out the Transportation Department resource site.
Compost for Climate
Sorting food scraps, paper towels, and compostable foodware is one of the simplest daily actions you can take to combat climate change. Contact your Housing Service Center to request a compost pail.
Request Cardinal Clean Supplies
Residential & Dining Enterprises offers students access to a free, powerful and environmentally friendly cleaning solution that eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, and the plastic and water pollution they create. Contact your Housing Service Center to request a spray bottle.
Become a Waste Sorting Expert in Under 10 Minutes
Watch a video overview of waste sorting at Stanford to reduce your waste footprint.
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“Swap shelves” make reusing items easy and convenient–saving money & supporting Stanford’s waste reduction goal.
Largest Living Lab Student Cohort to Date Presents Accomplishments at Annual Symposium
From stakeholders’ willingness for trade-offs to a green game plan, the student interns and fellows presented on their operational accomplishments from the year.