Kaylynn Budreau

Choose to Reuse! Explore the Lab Reuse Program

A painted mug with blue vines along the rim. There are happy jack-o-lanterns painted along the side of the white mug.

The University of Michigan Lab Reuse Program is a testament to the university’s commitment to being environmentally sustainable through redistributing unused laboratory materials. This initiative aims to reduce lab waste and increase the utilization of resources. As a large research institution, lab work has a huge environmental impact on our campus and on campuses around the country. Previously known as … Read More

Mini Grants Empower Staff and Faculty to Move Sustainability Forward

Two people are chatting and smiling in their workspace breakroom. One of them is reaching for a glass bowl from a cabinet full of reusable dishware. The other is eating an apple and using a reusable mug.

At the University of Michigan, sustainability is not just about pushing changes in campus plans and infrastructure—it’s about building a culture of sustainability at every level. Recognizing that changing work culture relies significantly on faculty and staff, the Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) came up with the Staff Sustainability Mini-Grant, a funding source for supporting small-scale workplace sustainability initiatives. Bridging … Read More

Sustainability Beyond the Diag: Support Sustainable Businesses

A view of tables outside in downtown Ann Arbor

Campus and Community Connected Every fall and winter term, students from around the world return to Ann Arbor, and the streets bustle with noise as students, staff, faculty, tourists, and families enjoy the downtown restaurants and businesses.  Ann Arbor is known for its bike-friendly and walkable environment, with a diverse selection of businesses, restaurants, and shops to discover. From cozy … Read More

What We Leave Behind: Sorting 10 Tons of Move-Out Donations

A pile of bags full of donated items after student move-out

From Bustling Dorms to Overflowing Donation Bins Every spring, as the academic year wraps up, the University of Michigan undergoes a remarkable transformation. Dorms that were once filled with the buzz of student life now hum with a different kind of activity—move-out chaos. Amidst the flurry of packing and farewells during my freshman year, a simple question from an upperclassman … Read More