Stanford Recognized for Empowering Future Zero Waste Industry Leaders
Stanford received the Outstanding Higher Education Award from the National Recycling Coalition.
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Over 5,000 Items Diverted from Landfill Through Reuse Program
Stanford’s ReUse Site helps the campus community donate and claim gently used furniture, electronics, and supplies, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. In 2023–24, the program diverted over 5,200 items from the landfill, preventing more than 450 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
What Happens to Our Waste?
Explore what happens when waste leaves campus.
Waste Guidance for Buildings
Tools to support facilities and building managers to responsibly fill their role in Stanford’s sustainable community.
Waste Reduction for Labs
Tools to support lab personnel in reducing waste and managing waste responsibly.
Students Become Wise About Waste on Move-In Day
Over 1,700 new first-year students were welcomed with proper waste sorting tips as they moved into their dorms this year.
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Give & Go Program Success
Stanford’s Give & Go move-out donation program collected 69 tons of items—26% more than last year—helping divert waste from landfills and support community partners in the process.
Inaugural Event Planners Summit Promotes Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Stanford showcased zero-waste event planning tips at the inaugural Event Planners Summit, offering expert advice on waste reduction and sustainable practices.
Stanford Zero Waste x Design 1 Collaboration
Stanford’s Office of Sustainability partnered with the d.school’s Design 1 course to inspire over 200 student-driven solutions aimed at promoting waste sorting and a zero-waste campus culture.
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