U-M Planet Blue Guiding Principle
We will pursue purchasing, reuse, recycling, and composting strategies toward long-term waste eradication.
Waste
- Housing’s Move-in and Move-out recycling programs results in tons of unwanted items being donated to local organizations every year. In addition, all cardboard and other materials are recycled.
- Single-stream recycling has been implemented in all Student Life units. University Unions also collects batteries, printer toner, pens and light bulbs.
- Housing and Dining renovations focus on the use of sustainable upholstery, textiles and furniture.
- The MUG in the Michigan Union was painted in low VOC paints.
- In building renovations, building materials that contain recycled content are used whenever possible.
How You Can Make A Difference, Too!
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