Move In Sustainably

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.