Sustainable Stanford

Sustainable Stanford The Office of Sustainability at Stanford University Our vision: to create a healthier environment now and richer possibilities for generations to come.

Stanford builds sustainability practices and innovation into every aspect of campus life, from operations and building to student life, teaching and research.

05/29/2026

Follow Ashley’s journey at the last Big Swap and get ready for the BIGGEST BIG SWAP ever THIS SATURDAY at Arguello Field & Courts from 11AM-1PM!

Donate ANYTHING in good condition before move-out & browse anything you might need before the school year ends—FOR FREE!

The last Big Swap partnered with & to bring together the Stanford community to collect and exchange used clothes, household goods, and other pre-loved stuff, all in the spirit of sustainability!

05/09/2026

Welcome to the worm bin – where your food scraps go for a glow-up! Learn with our bestie Bryan how worms turn yesterday’s lunch into today’s garden magic.🪱No worms were harmed in the making of this video…we can’t say the same about the mic!!

04/30/2026

Join our bestie Bryan on a trip to the Farm to see how we use compost on campus!! Comment below - who wants a ride on the compost spreader?? 🙋🏻‍♀️🔥♻️

04/22/2026

Our next decade of climate action has begun. From accelerating global solutions to enhancing infrastructure, Stanford’s new Climate Action Plan reduces emissions and builds a resilient future. 🌎 sustainable.stanford.edu/climate

04/16/2026

Matcha vs. coffee ☕️🍵 See how the campus voted—one compostable cup at a time! Many campus cafes serve up drinks in compostable containers. Check for the word “compostable” before casting in the compost, not the landfill. Drop a comment to cast your vote: matcha or coffee?

04/11/2026

Whether you think a hot dog is a taco or a sandwich, your (compost) vote matters! Every time you cast your scraps into the compost, you are voting for a more sustainable future. Tell us what you are voting for in the comments!

04/04/2026

Spring has sprung 🌿 All the native tree and shrub seedlings we planted along Deer Creek are growing in this sunny weather (and from the rain!) and restoring riparian habitat.

04/02/2026

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