Sustainability
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June 22, 2023
Four electric buses a step toward cleaner campus fleet
Four new battery-powered electric buses — three 40-foot buses and one 60-foot articulated bus — have arrived on the Ann Arbor campus as a step in a broader effort to decarbonize the U-M vehicle fleet.
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June 5, 2023
MDining awarded for sustainability efforts, creative catering
Michigan Dining has earned awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its sustainability and social responsibility efforts, and for innovation in event catering.
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June 1, 2023
U-M Health’s food-composting benefits spread across area
Since launching in 2016, U-M Health’s food-composting initiative has not only steadily increased over time to avoid landfill wastes, but also benefited the broader community through local partnerships.
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May 18, 2023
University acquires 40 acres near Biological Station
U-M is expanding its nature holdings in northern Michigan with the purchase of approximately 40 acres near the U-M Biological Station.
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May 18, 2023
Ingenuity shines in latest sustainability catalyst grants
Five new sustainability catalyst grants from the Graham Sustainability Institute will support a variety of projects designed to advance technical and behavioral interventions.
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May 10, 2023
Drilling for North Campus geo-exchange system nearly done
Drilling is almost done for the Hayward Street Geothermal Facility, the first major geo-exchange facility at U-M. The system will heat and cool the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building.
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May 4, 2023
U-M reports on ‘green bonds,’ updates sustainability dashboards
U-M has undertaken several strategies that advance its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across the Dearborn, Flint and Ann Arbor campuses, including Athletics and Michigan Medicine.
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April 25, 2023
U-M’s renewable energy zoning initiative expands to six states
An expanded renewable energy zoning database from U-M helps simplify matchmaking between renewable energy developers and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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April 13, 2023
Innovation fund aids campus sustainability projects
The Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund recently awarded $98,000 in grants to five on-campus projects by students, faculty and staff that are designed to reduce U-M’s environmental impact.
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April 11, 2023
Upgraded school buses linked to increased student attendance
Replacing all of the oldest school buses in the nation could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually, according to a study by School of Public Health researchers.
