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.

U-M Dearborn atrium

Academic Programs – Dearborn

Degree-granting opportunities to study sustainability on the Dearborn campus.

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.

Energy use at U-M Flint

Energy-Saving Resources

Energy savings tips and tricks for students living on and off-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.

Michigan students playing cornhole

Game & Equipment Rental – Dearborn

Free, rentable games, sign holders, and yard blankets for students and student organizations.

Peppers

Off-Campus Food Tips

Tips and information about cooking and eating sustainably while living on your own.

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.