Office of Campus Sustainability & Innovation

  1. September 15, 2025

    Earthfest marks 30 years of sustainability celebration

    The University of Michigan will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Earthfest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 with a gathering on the Diag that highlights care for people, place and planet.

  2. May 20, 2025

    Maize Rays initiative launches first phase of campus solar project

    U-M will add 25 megawatts of renewable energy across campus through the new Maize Rays solar expansion initiative, a milestone in its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

  3. January 30, 2025

    Freezer Challenge promotes energy efficiency in university labs

    The International Laboratory Freezer Challenge, a competition to save energy and emissions by improving cold-storage management, runs through July 1. It is free and open to all U-M labs with cold-storage units.

  4. January 20, 2025

    Inaugural summit to advance sustainability in research labs

    In an ongoing effort to integrate sustainability into its extensive laboratory research activities, U-M will host an inaugural Sustainable Lab Summit on Feb. 4. It is open to all U-M community members.

  5. June 11, 2024

    New swap shop aids U-M researchers, sustainability goals

    A new Lab Swap Shop will allow U-M researchers to donate and browse for free, pre-owned laboratory equipment while supporting the university’s waste-reduction goals.

  6. May 24, 2024

    U-M wins competitions for waste and energy reduction

    The university’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses have been recognized for their sustainability impact in two separate contests: the Campus Race to Zero Waste and the Michigan Battle of the Buildings.

  7. February 20, 2024

    Annual fact sheet tracks Ann Arbor campus sustainability

    In an annual fact sheet for FY ’23, the Office of Campus Sustainability reported significant progress in several areas, including that the campus reduced operational emissions by 30%.

  8. December 1, 2023

    Campus Farm experiments with composting stadium waste

    Compost from U-M football games could be used to grow produce at the student-run Campus Farm, if a recent experiment goes well.

  9. September 13, 2023

    Climate action opportunities will abound at Earthfest

    Earthfest, an annual event celebrating environmental initiatives across the university, takes place on the Diag from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21.

  10. March 10, 2023

    U-M earns Gold rating for climate, sustainability work

    The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recently awarded U-M a Gold rating in recognition of universitywide climate action and sustainability work.