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.

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.

Biking on U-M Dearborn campus

Bike Transportation – Dearborn

Information about bicycle paths in Dearborn.

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.

EV charging

Electric Vehicle Charging

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

Environmental Interpretive Center

Environmental Interpretive Center

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

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.

MDining and Planet Blue

Online Sustainability Games

A collection of online sustainability games made by a U-M student.

Planet Blue Begins With You

Planet Blue Ambassador Training

Introductory sustainability training for U-M faculty, staff, and students. Provides information on U-M efforts and how to get involved.

Butterfly

Pollinator Conservation

Information and DIY ideas to help protect our local pollinators.

Save energy by turning off lights when not needed

Pre-Break Checklist

Tips for powering down your office or dorm space during vacations and breaks.

Two U-M students with a laptop

Professional Resources for Climate Anxiety

Resources for external counseling support for coping with climate or eco anxiety.

SMART bus

Public Transit – Dearborn

Information about the Campus Shuttle and public bus transportation.

Zero-Waste volunteers demonstrating proper waste disposal

Recycling Guidelines – Dearborn

Guide to how to recycle on the Dearborn campus.

A stone has been painted with the "Block M" in maize and blue colors.

Self-Guided Resources for Climate Anxiety

Resource for self-help for coping with climate or eco anxiety.

Flint River, Flint MI

Storm Water

Information about stormwater runoff and water quality protections on campus.

Planet Blue begins with you

Sustainability Blog

Blog featuring articles about sustainability on campus and beyond.