At the University of Michigan, sustainability isn’t just what we strive for—it’s how we live. Planet Blue is our campus-wide enterprise, building a shared pathway toward resilient communities near and far. Together, we take meaningful steps every day in service to healthy, resilient and vibrant communities and the global ecosystems that support them.
Achieving universitywide carbon neutrality, fostering a culture of resilience, and innovating for the public good require everyone’s participation—including yours! Here are some simple ways to get started today.
The Sustainability Leadership Council has expanded to formally include Student Life, strengthening university-wide collaboration and coordination of sustainability efforts. The expansion brings student perspectives and experiences more directly into institutional sustainability planning and reinforces the university's commitment to advancing sustainability across teaching, research, operations, and campus life.
Explore a wide range of giving opportunities that fund programs changing the world for the better. Your support is crucial to sustainability efforts on campus and beyond.
Planet Blue Ambassador is your gateway to sustainability, designed to empower you with the information and resources you need to live, work, learn, and play sustainably at U-M.
With over 100 sustainability-focused organizations on campus, there’s room for each student’s passion and talents to thrive. Find your community and contribute to the greater good.
U-M is committed to achieving carbon neutrality, advancing global sustainability, and ensuring environmental equity. Your participation helps build the culture that makes these goals a reality.
U-M’s leading-edge sustainability research spans climate action, public health, natural resources, and environmental equity worldwide. Explore how our work drives real change.
U-M develops leaders in scholarship and practice who are prepared to take on the world’s grand sustainability challenges, from plastic waste to extreme weather and more.
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