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.

Michigan Flyer bus

Airport Transportation

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

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.

Michigan student with bike

Bike Maintenance and Tips

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

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.

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.

Tomato vine

Campus Farm and Farm Stand

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

BSB Green Roof

Campus Maps

Maps of campus sustainability services and features.

U-M overall carbon footprint

Carbon Emission Scopes

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

AATA VanRide

Carshare and Vanpools

Information about carshares and shared rides for transportation to campus.

U-M Museum of Natural History exterior

Contact Us

Contact information for campus sustainability staff.

Students monitoring zero-waste bins

Earth Day Activities

Engage your team with sustainability using these activities!

EV charging

Electric Vehicle Charging

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

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.

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.

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.

Music Joy

Joy Mapping

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

U-M Cell & Developmental Biology lab

Lab Supply Reuse and Sharing

Opportunities to share, donate, or request free surplus lab supplies (including chemicals, equipment, and materials) on the Ann Arbor campus.

Someone holds pipette tips over a bin labeled "Polycarbin: Clear Plastic" for recycling.

Lab Waste Recycling and Compost

Information about recycling and compost programs for labs on the Ann Arbor campus.

Lab at University of Michigan

Lab Waste Reduction

Opportunities for reducing waste generated by labs on the Ann Arbor campus.