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.

Music Joy

Joy Mapping

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

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.

Lisa Demond, MDining sous chef

MDining Sustainability

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

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.

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.

Peppers

Off-Campus Food Tips

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

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.

Landfill, recycling, and compost bins

On-campus Waste

How to properly sort waste on the Ann Arbor campus into composting, recycling, and landfill (garbage) bins.

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.

Michigan hybrid campus bus

Public Transit – Ann Arbor

Information about U-M and Ann Arbor area bus transportation routes.

Dual-flush toilet

Report Water Leaks

How to report water leaks on the Ann Arbor campus based on building location.

In-person training

School Supplies – Ann Arbor

Free loanable resources for academic needs including textbooks, calculators, and iClickers.

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.

Boating on the Huron River

Storm Water

Information about storm water runoff and water quality protections on the Ann Arbor campus.

Welcome to Michigan!

Student Move-In/Move-Out

Information about move-in and move-out sustainability for on and off-campus students.

Student organizations on the diag

Student Organizations – Ann Arbor

List of sustainability-focused student organizations and clubs on the Ann Arbor campus.