group of people on a nature walk
purple cone flowers and bees with Environmental Interpretive Sign in the background
engineering building
town and gown bike event
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people at a table looking at pollinator garden signs
native plant restoration area
chancellors pond
people at community organic garden
people volunteering

Sustainability at UM-Dearborn

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is committed to advancing sustainability through operational excellence, community collaboration, applied research, and by providing pathways for individuals to make an impact.

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Welcome!

Sustainability at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is a collaborative effort between multiple departments, organizations, and individuals. This reflects the multifaceted nature of sustainability and how it intersects with many subjects and fields of work.

This website is where you can find your piece in the puzzle and learn more about the sustainability initiatives driven by our students, faculty, staff, and friends.

Explore ways to get involved!

There are seemingly endless ways to get involved and contribute to Sustainability at UM-Dearborn and beyond. Explore the path that makes sense for you.
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Campus Sustainability Awards

Bee campus USA Award 2019

In 2019, the University of Michigan-Dearborn became the first public university in Michigan to be recognized with Bee Campus USA certification from the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation for its education and conservation efforts.

Green events award badge for 2024

The University of Michigan-Dearborn was awarded first place in the Green Events category of the 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition. 

Noteworthy sustainable practices included achieving a 100% waste-diversion rate, coordinating with the caterer, Picasso Restaurant Services, to avoid single-use plastics; donating suitable leftover food; creating waste stations with recycling, composting and landfill bins and signage for where to place items; and promoting zero-waste features of the event in advance — by encouraging attendees to bring reusable water bottles — and during the event to increase awareness.

Sustainability at UM-Dearborn

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4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
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