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.

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.

U-M Dearborn atrium

Academic Programs – Dearborn

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

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.

Biking on U-M Dearborn campus

Bike Transportation – Dearborn

Information about bicycle paths in Dearborn.

Michigan students playing cornhole

Game & Equipment Rental – Dearborn

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

Student Sustainability Coalition table at sustainability fair

Student Organizations – Dearborn

Sustainability-focused student organizations on the Dearborn campus.

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.

Earthfest table

Sustainable Tabling Guide

How to reduce waste and make tabling events more sustainable.

Renick University Center at UM-Dearborn

School Supply Rentals – Dearborn

Free, rentable resources for academic needs including calculators, digital cameras, and safety goggles.

Learning about clothing and sustainability

Thrift and Donation Info – Dearborn

Resources for thrifting, donation, and reuse in the Dearborn area.

Planet Blue begins with you

Sustainability Blog

Blog featuring articles about sustainability on campus and beyond.

Dearborn sustainability

Sustainability Events – Dearborn

Sustainability events happening on the Dearborn campus.

Environmental Interpretive Center

Environmental Interpretive Center

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

BSB Green Roof

Campus Maps

Maps of campus sustainability services and features.

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.

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.