Office of Campus Sustainability

January 27, 2022
University waste-reduction competition runs February-March

Campus Race to Zero Waste returns this year to challenge the U-M community to reduce waste through conscious consumption, recycling and composting.
January 14, 2022
Sustainability goals advance alongside carbon neutrality efforts

U-M has made progress toward its 2025 sustainability goals for the Ann Arbor campus in many areas, while the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on campus operations continues.
January 12, 2022
U-M unveils universitywide energy conservation projects

Following its commitment last year to achieve universitywide carbon neutrality, U-M is unveiling an initial $5 million investment in energy conservation measures that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
May 26, 2021
U-M launches Planet Blue Global Impact websites

A new series of websites, collectively known as Planet Blue Global Impact, highlight the university’s research, engagement and leadership across an array of sustainability topics.
April 12, 2021
Solar-powered tables provide sustainable outdoor charging

Two new solar-powered charging tables on the Central and North campuses offer U-M students and other members of the campus community a place to power electronic devices outdoors.
February 1, 2021
U-M progressing toward 2025 sustainability goals

U-M released its annual fact sheet tracking performance toward its 2025 sustainability goals for the Ann Arbor campus, describing progress in most areas while noting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 23, 2020
Healthy Holidays virtual event promotes sustainability, wellness

Members of the university community are invited to Healthy Holidays, a virtual open house focused on sustainability and wellness scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Dec. 1.
October 15, 2020
‘Where to Throw’ search tool eases campus waste disposal decisions

A “Where to Throw” search tool on the Office of Campus Sustainability’s website is available to help people properly dispose of waste on U-M’s Ann Arbor campus.
September 8, 2020
Virtual Earthfest 2020 to celebrate sustainability at U-M

The week of Sept. 14-18 marks the 25th anniversary of Earthfest, U-M’s annual fall event celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M that this year will encompass a series of virtual events and activities.
January 28, 2020
Internal and national waste-reduction contests return

RecycleMania consists of a campus challenge — Battle of the Buildings — between facilities on campus, and a national competition with hundreds of other colleges and universities.