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.

Michigan student with bike

Bike Transportation – Flint

Information about bicycle use and rental options in Flint.

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U-M overall carbon footprint

Carbon Emission Scopes

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

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.

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.

Flint Safe Ride vehicle

Public Transit – Flint

Information about bus transportation and the Safe Ride program.

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.

PBA board on the diag

Sustainability Commitments

Information about U-M’s carbon neutrality commitment and 2025 Ann Arbor Sustainability Goals.

A casual outdoor gathering

Sustainability Culture Data

Data from the Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program (SCIP) on the U-M campus community’s sustainability behavior and attitudes.

Sustainability event group photo

Sustainability Events

Sustainability events happening on the Flint campus.

sustainability issue poll

Sustainability Fact Sheets

Research-backed information and statistics about a variety of sustainability topics.

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Sustainability Ice Breakers

Start a meeting or class using one of these sustainability related ice breakers!