Sustainability
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May 29, 2014
URC a major factor in Michigan’s ‘Blue Economy,’ report says
The University Research Corridor, which includes U-M, plays a major role in protecting the Great Lakes region’s water resources, and using them promote to economic development.
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May 27, 2014
UHR reduces energy, cuts costs to earn Platinum Certificate
University Human Resources has advanced its Gold Sustainable Workplace Certificate to a Platinum Certificate by removing 73 space heaters.
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May 5, 2014
Faculty and staff help recycle 200 tons of electronic waste
An estimated 200 tons of electronic waste was diverted from landfills at the recent annual e-waste recycling event co-hosted by the Office of Campus Sustainability.
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April 23, 2014
Innovative algae research keeps students in state
A growing partnership between U-M and a company in Dexter is a model for how university-to-business ties can produce significant mutual benefits.
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April 16, 2014
Sustainable Food Program manager cultivates student initiatives
In the newly created role of manager of the university’s Sustainable Food Program, Emily Canosa is a “connector.”
• The Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund recently selected six large-scale, student-initiated sustainability projects for funding support.
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April 13, 2014
U-M finishes fifth among Big Ten schools in RecycleMania
U-M finished the 2014 RecycleMania competition with a nearly 30 percent recycling rate, placing fifth in the Big Ten and 120th among the 256 participating schools.
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April 11, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant awarded $5M to continue Great Lakes work
The Michigan Sea Grant College Program has been awarded a four-year, $5 million grant to support Great Lakes research, education and public outreach efforts.
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April 8, 2014
Public invited to dispose of e-waste at annual event
The university and Ann Arbor Public Schools are co-sponsoring their annual e-waste disposal event April 24-26. It is open to the public, local businesses and non-profits.
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April 2, 2014
U-M’s Ann Arbor campus recognized as Tree Campus USA
The Ann Arbor campus has been recognized as a 2013 Tree Campus USA, the sixth consecutive year it has been so honored.
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March 27, 2014
Sustainable Food Program report highlights student leadership
The U-M Sustainable Food Program’s 2013 annual report highlights involvement in academics and hands-on learning opportunities.
