A collaboration between Stanford researchers and Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil is turning tons of hospital textile waste into new products through upcycling. This innovative initiative not only reduces environmental impact but also empowers local seamstresses, creating economic opportunity for vulnerable communities.

The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment marks two decades of transformative impact. The institute’s innovative approach to bringing together experts from disparate fields to tackle pressing environmental challenges has redefined the relationship between science, policy, and real-world solutions.