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 monitoring zero-waste bins

Earth Day Activities

Engage your team with sustainability using these activities!

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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For Fun!

Get Outside

EV charging

Electric Vehicle Charging

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

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Faculty

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Transportation

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.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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Energy

Energy use at U-M Flint

Energy-Saving Resources

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

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Students

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Energy

Screen printing

Engagement Programs

Programs that enable students to get involved in sustainability on the Ann Arbor campus.

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Ann Arbor

Audience(s):

Students

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Academic

For Fun!

Student Orgs

Environmental Interpretive Center

Environmental Interpretive Center

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

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Dearborn

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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For Fun!

Get Outside

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.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Faculty

Staff

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Basic Needs

Food

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.

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Faculty

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Food

Music Joy

Joy Mapping

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

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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For Fun!

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.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

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Lab

Waste

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.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

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Lab

Waste

Lab at University of Michigan

Lab Waste Reduction

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

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

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Lab

Waste

Huron River clean up

Litter Clean-Up Kits

These free loanable kits contain all of the gear you’ll need for a litter clean up session, including trash grabbers, gloves, bags, and more.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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Waste

Get Outside

Student Orgs

Campus Sustainability

Lisa Demond, MDining sous chef

MDining Sustainability

Information about sustainable food and dining efforts on the Ann Arbor campus.

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Ann Arbor

Audience(s):

Students

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Food

A medical professional walks in a brightly-lit skywalk in the hospital. The bridge is entriely surrounded by stained glass windows.

Medication and Sharps Waste

How to safely disposal of medical waste and avoid pollution in waterways.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

Students

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Waste

Matthaei Botanical Garden

Nature Rx

Nature Rx is a free tool to help the U-M community find spaces for nature across the Ann Arbor campus.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

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Basic Needs

For Fun!

Get Outside

Peppers

Off-Campus Food Tips

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

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Students

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Food

Two people hold a pile of compostable plates and napkins, with more kitchen serviceware in the background.

Off-campus Waste

How to properly dispose of single-stream and special waste items off-campus in Ann Arbor.

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Ann Arbor

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Faculty

Staff

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Waste

MDining and Planet Blue

Online Sustainability Games

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

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Ann Arbor

Dearborn

Flint

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Faculty

Staff

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Michigan students playing cornhole

Outdoor Supply Rental – Dearborn

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

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Campus(es):

Dearborn

Audience(s):

Students

Topic(s):

Events

For Fun!

Get Outside

Student Orgs