Each year the Central Campus Diag transforms into a one-stop shop for all things related to sustainability at U-M, showcasing the breadth of work in the areas of research, education and operations. Referred to as the “party for the planet,” the annual event has taken place for more than 20 years and is divided up in four sections based on the efforts working toward the 2025 sustainability goals.
Planet Blue Begins with You
Discover how you can make an impact in U-M sustainability efforts
Learn moreGoal Progress
Exploring new approaches
Learn how U-M is addressing climate action, waste prevention, healthy environments and community awareness and engagement.
Learn more about our goals-
$100 million invested toward more sustainable campus operations
Each year the Central Campus Diag transforms into a one-stop shop for all things related to sustainability at U-M, showcasing the breadth of work in the areas of research, education and operations. Referred to as the “party for the planet,” the annual event has taken place for more than 20 years and is divided up in four sections based on the efforts working toward the 2025 sustainability goals.
Student Engagement
Developing passion and potential
U-M students are embarking on a powerful journey of learning — within and beyond the classroom — that spans disciplines and instills the knowledge and skills required to become future sustainability leaders.
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Breaking new ground
At U-M, many disciplines are coming together to solve complex sustainability challenges and improve lives on local-to-global scales through groundbreaking discoveries.
View Research highlightsPlanet Blue Begins with You
Discover how you can make an impact in U-M sustainability efforts
Learn moreGoal Progress
Exploring new approaches
Learn how U-M is addressing climate action, waste prevention, healthy environments and community awareness and engagement.
Learn more about our goals-
$100 million invested toward more sustainable campus operations
Two new positions, farm manager and sustainable food Program manager, were created to help nurture long-term relationships in support of sustainable agriculture from finding potential markets for the Campus Farm’s produce to connecting with faculty to teach related courses to helping coordinate the many student groups on campus that are linked to food-related programs.
Student Engagement
Developing passion and potential
U-M students are embarking on a powerful journey of learning — within and beyond the classroom — that spans disciplines and instills the knowledge and skills required to become future sustainability leaders.
View Student Engagement highlightsResearch
Breaking new ground
At U-M, many disciplines are coming together to solve complex sustainability challenges and improve lives on local-to-global scales through groundbreaking discoveries.
View Research highlights