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.

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Food In-Season Locally

A handy guide to eating local, in-season food produced by MSU Extension.

Music Joy

Joy Mapping

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

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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Lab Waste Recycling and Compost

Information about recycling and compost programs for labs on the Ann Arbor campus.

Lab at University of Michigan

Lab Waste Reduction

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Professional Resources for Climate Anxiety

Resources for external counseling support for coping with climate or eco anxiety.

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Promotional Materials

Free, promotional sustainability posters, stickers, and more available for Ann Arbor campus buildings.

Michigan hybrid campus bus

Public Transit – Ann Arbor

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

Energy monitoring

Report Energy Inefficiency

How to report if your building is consistently too hot or cold or if you notice inefficient energy use in Ann Arbor campus buildings.

Dual-flush toilet

Report Water Leaks

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