Planet Blue

  1. November 21, 2016

    Report indicates campus sustainability efforts are working

    Faculty, staff and students have made progress with sustainable activities, based on the latest report of the U-M Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program.

  2. November 11, 2016

    Sustainability town hall to highlight campus sustainability projects

    An open house Nov. 17 will review initiatives, projects and programs that are supportive of the university’s 2025 sustainability goals.

  3. November 8, 2016

    Abstracts due Thursday for campuswide sustainability conference

    Organizers of the inaugural Michigan Universitywide Sustainability and Environment conference and workshop next February are seeking abstracts by Thursday.

  4. October 5, 2016

    Sustainability efforts progressing across the university

    From education and research to campus operations, U-M is taking great strides to create new opportunities to engage the community in sustainability.  

  5. September 12, 2016

    Fall M Farmers Markets celebrate healthy eating, sustainable living

    Four expanded M Farmers Market events will take place on campus this fall, with fresh fruits, vegetables and other locally sourced food items available from various area farms.

  6. September 9, 2016

    Campus prepares to party for the planet at EarthFest on Sept. 21

    The campus community will continue its annual tradition of partying for the planet at EarthFest, Sept. 21 on the Central Campus Diag. It will highlight U-M’s sustainability goals.

  7. July 25, 2016

    U-M wins national award for campus sustainability excellence

    U-M is one of eight institutions to be recognized for advancing sustainability excellence with the Sustainability Award in Facilities Management by APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities. 

  8. May 13, 2016

    Additional water refill stations coming to campus this summer

    With 15 more water bottle refill stations and four more “gooseneck” attachments to be installed by the end of June, U-M students, faculty and staff can help reduce waste by filling a reusable bottle.

  9. April 11, 2016

    U-M co-sponsoring annual e-waste recycling event May 5-7

    Members of the university community are invited to properly dispose of their broken or unwanted personal electronics at the annual e-waste recycling event May 5-7.

  10. March 30, 2016

    Report highlights sustainability achievements, provides goal updates

    The University of Michigan’s efforts to foster a healthier planet under the Planet Blue initiative are highlighted in the 2015 Sustainability Progress Report.