Zero Waste

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Do Our Recyclables Actually Get Recycled?

Recycling, Zero Waste

Stanford’s recyclables are sent to an award-winning local facility with a material recovery rate of up to 85%.

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Stanford Recognized for Empowering Future Zero Waste Industry Leaders

Academics, Living Lab, Recycling, Zero Waste

Stanford received the Outstanding Higher Education Award from the National Recycling Coalition.

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Donation & Reuse Resources

Purchasing, Zero Waste

Discover how to give a second life to your stuff and obtain gently used items for free.

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Sustainability Practices for Faculty and Staff

Culture Change, Purchasing, Zero Waste

Knowledge and ideas to use your leadership role responsibly in Stanford’s sustainable community.

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Move In Sustainably

Culture Change, Zero Waste

Guide to reduce your environmental impact as you move onto Stanford’s campus.

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Planet-Friendly Purchasing

Emissions, Purchasing, Travel, Zero Waste

Leverage your purchasing power to promote sustainability.

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Over 5,000 Items Diverted from Landfill Through Reuse Program

Recycling, Zero Waste

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.