May 21, 2018
Graham Institute grants target three sustainability challenges
The Graham Sustainability Institute has awarded more than $200,000 to support three sustainability-related research projects in Puerto Rico and Michigan.
Sustainability
May 1, 2018
Arun Agrawal elected to National Academy of Sciences
University of Michigan sustainable development researcher Arun Agrawal has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States.
May 1, 2018
Campus recycles 1.2 million pounds during annual competitions
More than 1.2 million pounds of recyclables were collected by the University of Michigan campus community during two annual eight-week waste reduction competitions, RecycleMania and Battle of the Buildings.
April 24, 2018
U-M buildings recognized in statewide energy reduction contest
Two buildings on the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus were leaders in reduced energy consumption in 2017, compared with competing buildings across the state.
April 11, 2018
Access to energy-efficient lighting varies with poverty levels
Energy-efficient lightbulbs are more expensive and less available in high-poverty urban areas than in more affluent locations, according to a new University of Michigan study conducted in Wayne County.
April 10, 2018
Report notes sustainability progress, highlights campus efforts
Sustainability efforts by the University of Michigan in 2017 have resulted in significant progress toward the university's 2025 campus sustainability goals, including achieving its goal to reduce chemical applications, which protects the Huron River, while moving the university closer in areas slower to make progress.
March 22, 2018
U-M expands composting effort; diverts 6,600 tons in 2017
The University of Michigan diverted more than 6,600 tons of campus waste from the landfill last year through new and existing composting, recycling and waste-management efforts, resulting in a 34 percent diversion rate.
February 5, 2018
RecycleMania returns with campuswide, national contests
The University of Michigan campus community is being called upon to take a closer look at its trash in the 12th annual RecycleMania Battle of the Buildings competition.
January 23, 2018
Advisory panel set for Graham Sustainability Institute director search
The Office of the Provost has appointed an advisory committee in the search for a new director for the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute.
November 30, 2017
Ross' Kresge renovation, Blau Hall projects receive LEED Gold certification
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business' Kresge renovation and Jeff T. Blau Hall project has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
November 16, 2017
Study says swap all incandescent bulbs, keep CFLs, older LEDs
LED light bulbs are getting cheaper and more energy efficient every year. So, does it make sense to replace less-efficient bulbs with the latest light-emitting diodes now, or should people wait for future improvements and even lower costs?
October 28, 2017
School for Environment and Sustainability opening
October 25, 2017
Abstracts for universitywide sustainability conference due Nov. 9
The organizing committee for the second annual Michigan Universitywide Sustainability and Environment Conference is accepting abstracts until Nov. 9.
October 18, 2017
School for Environment and Sustainability to host launch celebration
The School for Environment and Sustainability will celebrate its launch in conjunction with the Bicentennial Fall Festival and Homecoming.
September 18, 2017
MDining, CSG Offer expanded farmers markets
Farm-fresh vegetables are one of the delicious high points of summer. As fall rolls around, Michigan Dining and Central Student Government will help extend their availability through on-campus M Farmers Markets.
September 18, 2017
Campus prepares to celebrate the planet at EarthFest
The University of Michigan's Central Campus Diag will be immersed in sustainability to celebrate the planet once again at EarthFest.
September 8, 2017
U-M, Tsinghua start grad program in environment, sustainability
In an effort to tackle environmental challenges and create a sustainable world, the School for Environment and Sustainability and Tsinghua University's School of Environment have established a new program to cultivate talents for global sustainability and facilitate academic cooperation between the United States and China.
September 7, 2017
Michigan home football games aim to be zero-waste events
Michigan Athletics will strive for zero-waste game days at Michigan Stadium, helping to move the University of Michigan closer to reaching its campus sustainability goals.
August 15, 2017
New picnic tables offer solar-powered charging stations
The University of Michigan campus now has two outdoor solar-powered charging stations. (Photo by Ken Keeler, Office of Campus Sustainability)
August 1, 2017
New compost program designed to help reduce event waste
Students, faculty and staff can continue to reduce the amount of waste generated on the University of Michigan campus by making their next event zero waste.
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