Sustainability for Residential Student Leaders (RAs)

Join the growing number of student leaders advancing sustainability on campus.

Earn Rewards for Sorting It Out

Stream the ten-minute waste sorting training at your next dorm on-call & receive a $20 gift card!

How to Participate

1. Enroll in the Student Waste Sorting Training via Axess.
2. Stream the waste sorting training at your dorm event.
3. Gather SUNet IDs of the participants in a shareable document.
4. Email the list of participants to sustainable@stanford.edu.
5. Once confirmed, you will be emailed a $20 gift card!

The Power (Smart) Move On Hot Days

Laundry hits different at 9 p.m. On hot weekdays in the summer and fall, help your dorm reduce electricity from 2 to 6 p.m. to help outsmart hitting the peak and protect campus from power interruptions.

Sustainable Purchasing for Your Residence

Ordering for your dorm or house? Check out guidelines for sustainable purchasing from Amazon.

Before You Purchase Checklist

Before making a purchase for your dorm, event, or program, take a moment to ask:

• Are we planning early enough? Early planning gives you more vendor options (local, small)  and helps avoid additional expenses from last-minute purchases.
• Can we reuse something already on campus? Explore reuse options, such as the #Stanford_property_reuse Slack channel, before buying something new.
• Is there a responsible supplier? If a new purchase is needed, consider whether there is a small, local, or sustainable supplier option. Use Supplier Explorer to identify these vendors (see Understanding Supplier Explorer Tool Filters & Classifications for more information).
• Is branded merchandise included? If so, use the Approved Licensed Vendor List and look for vendors tagged as small, local or sustainable. 
• Is food included? If so, review the Sustainable Catering Guide.
• Are we ordering from Amazon? When using Amazon, explore sustainability & inclusion options, such as the Climate Pledge Friendly label, where practical.

Sustainable Student Travel Tips

Explore how to travel sustainably as a student at Stanford with these curated tips and helpful links.

Student Leaders for Sustainability

Are you a Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Associate (CA) looking for programming for your residents? Are you a student interested in building a sustainable community within your dorm? Check out the sustainability toolkit developed by Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE) that provides shareable tips on waste, water, green cleaning, and more!