At the VandalStore, sustainability isn’t just a concept—it’s a commitment embedded in our operations. As the retail arm of the University of Idaho, we proudly uphold the university’s core value of sustainability, translating it into tangible actions that contribute to a greener campus and community. Whether it’s through our use of recycled shipping materials and eco-friendly packaging, or our innovative in-store programs like the "No Bag" token program and the collection site for recycled clothing and food drives, we are dedicated to making a significant environmental impact.

By choosing the VandalStore, our customers actively participate in our journey towards a more sustainable future, where green practices are not just adopted, but are celebrated.

Below are ways we are putting greener practices into action: 		Turning a Green Leaf: A Second Life for Materials
Products marked with the Green Leaf icon are made using recycled materials — often from items like old clothes, plastic bottles and post-consumer waste. By giving these materials a second life, we reduce landfill waste and support a more sustainable future.

Choosing a Green Leaf product is a small decision that makes a big impact.
Recycled Packing Paper The recycled packing paper used by the VandalStore is Northwest made with 100% recycled content, soy ink and chemical-free processing. It is sourced from Inland Empire in Spokane, which harvests timber across the Inland Northwest. The ARC paper is 100% post-recycled content newsprint, printed with non-toxic soy-based inks using a unique, chemical-free plate process developed by Revolve Print.
Joe Delivers Stamp The VandalStore uses a reusable stamp to mark packages instead of a sticker to promote sustainability and ensure packages are fully recyclable.
Eco-Friendly Bubble Rolls To protect fragile items during shipping, the VandalStore uses eco-friendly bubble rolls made from up to 40% recycled content with up to 20% from post-consumer sources. When your order arrives, you can keep the bubble wrap and reuse it to send gifts to loved ones or for cushioning when packing.
Recyclable Cardboard Boxes and Mailers The VandalStore uses fully recyclable cardboard boxes and brown paper mailers instead of plastic to securely package and ship VandalGear. The boxes can be easily broken down and placed in your recycling bin or reused for moving or storing items.
Encouraging In-Store Pickup To help reduce carbon emissions from shipping, the VandalStore promotes FREE in-store pickup for online orders.