Resource Toolkit

This toolkit is for U-M students, staff, and faculty who would like to advance sustainability in their day-to-day work and lives. It is meant to bring together the vast number of sustainability resources that are available across U-M and in the local community.

Students Gathering

Academic Advising Guide

Information for graduate and undergraduate students interested in sustainability.

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Ann Arbor

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Academic

Michigan Flyer bus

Airport Transportation

Information about buses between Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and the Ann Arbor area.

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Ann Arbor

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At-home waste audit supplies

At Home Waste Audit

Perform this audit to help understand your waste production and learn best practices to reduce your waste.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

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Waste

Michigan student with bike

Bike Maintenance and Tips

Information about bicycle maintenance, use, and rental options in Ann Arbor.

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Ann Arbor

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Get Outside

A bike stands on the sidewalk near a tree and flowers.

Bike Maps & Parking

Local maps showing biking routes and parking locations in Ann Arbor.

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Ann Arbor

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Biking on U-M Dearborn campus

Bike Transportation – Dearborn

Information about bicycle paths in Dearborn.

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Dearborn

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Michigan student with bike

Bike Transportation – Flint

Information about bicycle use and rental options in Flint.

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Flint

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Get Outside

Two bikes are on a dirt trail surrounded by trees. There is a lake in the background.

Borrow a Bike Pump

Places to borrow a free bike pump and tools in the Ann Arbor area.

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Ann Arbor

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Tomato vine

Campus Farm and Farm Stand

Student-driven spaces for growing and selling food, learning, and community building.

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Ann Arbor

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Get Outside

Food

BSB Green Roof

Campus Maps

Maps of campus sustainability services and features.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

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Campus Sustainability

U-M overall carbon footprint

Carbon Emission Scopes

Explanation of the terminology of scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions.

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Ann Arbor

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Flint

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Carshare and Vanpools

Information about carshares and shared rides for transportation to campus.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

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U-M Museum of Natural History exterior

Contact Us

Contact information for campus sustainability staff.

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Dearborn

Flint

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Campus Sustainability

Students monitoring zero-waste bins

Earth Day Activities

Engage your team with sustainability using these activities!

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Ann Arbor

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Get Outside

EV charging

Electric Vehicle Charging

Information about electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Transportation

Photo of an outdoors picnic table with two benches. Above the table, there are solar panels mounted to provide shade and power electric outlets.

Energy Efficiency Programs

Resources to support household energy-savings for homeowners and renters.

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Ann Arbor

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Energy

Environmental Interpretive Center

Environmental Interpretive Center

Location providing opportunities for recreation in nature, environmental research, and outdoor education.

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Dearborn

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Get Outside

Wolverine essentials

Food Access

Locations that provide food and basic necessities for students.*The Maize and Blue Cupboard is also open to staff and faculty.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Basic Needs

Food

Student holding a sign pledging to eat local food

Food In-Season Locally

A handy guide to eating local, in-season food produced by MSU Extension.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Food

Music Joy

Joy Mapping

What brings you joy? Share an inspiring experience and combat climate anxiety through the interactive joy map.

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Ann Arbor

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For Fun!