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Student Sustainability Guide The Handbook to Being a Green Wolverine

Maggie Gluek, Natalie Kittikul, Maureen O’Sullivan,

Maggie Oliver, Sam Schiebold, Gillian Wener

The University of Michigan ⏐ Student Sustainability Guide ⏐ 2

Table of Contents

I. Executive Summary 3 II. Introduction 4 III. Sustainability at the University of Michigan 4 IV. Simple Ways to Conserve Energy 5

a. General Energy Quick Tips b. Energy Efficient Lighting Tips c. Energy Efficient Computing d. Simple Tips to Conserve Water on Campus

V. Sustainable Weekends 6 a. How to Throw a Sustainable Party b. Sustainable Movie Night

VI. Sustainable Student Organizations at U of M 7 a. Awareness b. Innovation c. Volunteerism

VII. Ann Arbor Environmental Groups 8 VIII. Transportation 9

a. By Foot b. By Bike c. Zipcar d. By Bus e. Trains, Planes, Not Automobiles

IX. The Green Market 11 a. Restaurants b. Groceries c. Shops d. Reuse Stores

X. Activities and Recreation 15 a. Outdoor Recreation b. Parks c. Student Organizations

XI. Green Media 17 a. Movies b. Books c. Cookbooks and Guides for Living

XII. Recycling 18 XIII. Eco-Facts 18 XIV. Recommendations to the Graham Institute Regarding the Distribution and

Production of the Guide 19 XV. Works Cited 21 Appendix I: Survey Results and Analysis 22 Appendix II: Additional Online Information 27


Executive Summary The Student Sustainability Guide: Your Handbook to being a Green Wolverine

Maggie Gluek, Natalie Kittikul, Maureen O’Sullivan, Maggie Oliver, Sam Schiebold, and Gillian Wener

Description: The Student Sustainability Guide: Your Handbook to being a Green Wolverine is a reference for students on ways to make sustainable choices in their daily lives. As well as exploring basic ways to be sustainable, the guide integrates life in Ann Arbor with campus life to provide diverse green options.

Mission Statement: With this guide, we hope that students at the University of Michigan will become more conscious of their choices and the impacts of those choices.

Sponsored By: This project is sponsored by the Graham Institute of Sustainability, and received additional support from the Office of Campus Sustainability, Division of Student Affairs, and the Program in the Environment and Residential College class "Sustainability and the Campus".

Market/consumer: This guide is targeted at the students at The University of Michigan. Recommendations for distribution of the Green Guide include placing it in every dormitory room, collaborating with the Greek and cooperative system houses, as well as distributing them on campus during a well-advertised campaign. Also, an extended version of the guide, with longer descriptions, will be made available online through the Graham Institute website.

Sections in the Guide include: Ann Arbor and Student Organizations focuses on the organizations on campus and in the community that participate in fund-raising, thinking innovatively, or volunteering to promote sustainability. This section was selected to inform interested students of groups in which they may want to participate and also how widespread environmental activism is on campus. Transportation: Shows students how to avoid Ann Arbor’s traffic and parking by suggesting alternatives like walking and biking. This section lists ways to save money and the environment through options from the University and from the city of Ann Arbor and was selected because not only is it environmentally conscious, it is critical to life in Ann Arbor. Green Market: This section lists businesses that support sustainability through reselling goods, offering organic, vegetarian options, or buying local. It was important to emphasize the ethical consumption and the availability of options here in Ann Arbor. Activities and Recreation: Looks at outdoor recreation opportunities both in the Ann Arbor area and through groups on campus who are committed to getting outside. This section was selected due to student interest and the lack of emphasis on it in campus sustainability. Green Media: This section lists favorite environmental movies and books for “green” entertainment. Green media was included because it is a fun way to introduce the concept of sustainability. Environmental Lifestyle Tips and Facts: These sections include ways to have a sustainable weekend, recycling information, tips of ways to be more sustainable, and facts about why our environmental choices matter. In any such guide, it is important to offer specific, directed methods of reducing consumption

Conclusion: We look forward to seeing and contributing to the tangible result.


Student Sustainability Guide: Your Guide to being a Green Wolverine Section I: The Guide Note: The formatting of this document will not be used in the guide. It has been implemented to best present the volume of information in Microsoft Word. A. Introduction By opening this guide, you have taken the first step towards living sustainably at the University of Michigan. Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future to meet their own needs. We hope that this guide can help you in the process of making sustainable choices. This guide was designed for you by students from the Program in the Environment course, Sustainability and the Campus, with the help of the Offices of Campus Sustainability, Student Affairs, and especially our sponsor the Graham Institute of Sustainability. The guide is full of ways for you, a student living in Ann Arbor, to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. From recycling to eating at local restaurants, these pages contain the information you need. As a Michigan Wolverine, you are one of the leaders and the best. Part of that is helping to make our campus a more sustainable place.

B. Sustainability at the University of Michigan As an educational institution, the University of Michigan has been a leader in environmental sustainability, housing many of the country's highest ranked programs in sustainability studies (which can be found at sustainabilty.umich.edu). Here at U of M, we have made a commitment to integrating sustainability into our coursework. We are getting students to think about the long-term challenges of increasing human development in a world of finite resources. As one of the nation's leading public research institutions, we have been at the forefront of interdisciplinary research on sustainability topics through the work several hundred faculty members, graduate students and even undergraduates. Currently, there are ten undergraduate programs, twelve master's programs and fifteen doctoral programs that focus on sustainability, along with any number of dual majors, minors, and certifications. There are hundreds of courses, available to students in many different disciplines that explore Sustainability. A full list can be found at http://sustainability.umich.edu/education.

With the creation of the Graham Institute of Environmental Sustainability in 2005 the University has attempted to join all these different areas of research and academic opportunities. The Graham Institute also gives grants to students through their Graham Scholars (for undergraduates) and Graham Fellows (for doctoral candidates) programs, which can be found at http://www.graham.umich.edu/education/undergrad-scholars.php. There are also certain courses sponsored by the Graham Institute, which usually have a special emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach, including the one that brought you this guide, Sustainability and the Campus.

Following the lead set by increased academic offerings and interest in sustainability, the University of Michigan has also seen a great deal of progress on the operations side of the


sustainability issue. In 2009, President Coleman created the Office of Campus Sustainability which coordinates the efforts of students, faculty and staff to connect sustainability to education, operations and research. Working closely with the Graham Institute, they are providing a framework that allows many different groups to find each other to make positive changes at U of M. OSEH, on the operations side, compiles an annual report detailing the activities and achievements toward creating a greener campus, found at http://sustainability.umich.edu/campus/resources-reports.

C. Ecotips Simple ways to Conserve Energy (4)

- Unplug all unused electrical appliances when not in use. - Dress appropriately for the season; wear layers of clothing during the winter months

so you don't have to turn up the thermostat. Keep thermostats set at 60 degrees during the cold months and 77 degrees during warm seasons.

- Remember to close doors and windows when heating or cooling is on. - During the winter, open blinds, drapes, and curtains to allow sunlight in for solar heat

gain. In the evenings, close blinds, drapes, and curtains to reduce thermal heat loss. - Avoid the use of portable electric space heaters. - Use hot water sparingly. Energy-Efficient Lighting Tips (4)

- Take advantage of natural daylight when possible. Open the blinds and turn off your lights.

- Consider using desk lamps ("task lighting") and reducing overhead lighting in the room.

- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs where possible. - If you spend a lot of time working at a computer, dim the lights in your room so you

can easily see your computer screen without turning up the brightness level. Energy-Smart Computing (4)

- Do not leave your computer running overnight or when you are out of town. Also, wait until you are ready to use it before you turn it on.

- Turning your computer on and off will not harm it. The life of a monitor and computer is related to the amount of time it is in use, not the number of on and off cycles.

- Don't turn on your printer until you are ready to print. Printers consume energy even while they are idling.

- Don't print too much! Try reading emails and documents on the computer. - Most computers have power management settings. Look into your system

preferences to manage them to change them to increase efficiency - The best screen saver is no screen saver at all. - When typing documents use a smaller font and decrease the spacing between lines, or

reformat to keep your document to as few pages as possible, and use double-sided printing.

- Review your document on the screen instead of printing a draft.


- Always buy and use recycled-content paper. Look for papers with 50-100% post-consumer waste and non-chlorine bleached.

- If possible, buy vegetable or non-petroleum-based inks. These printer inks are made from renewable resources; require fewer hazardous solvents; and in many cases produce brighter, cleaner colors.

- To recycle your cartridges, contact Mikan Corporation (734) 944-9447, U-M’s strategic supplier for remanufactured cartridges. They will provide collections boxes and will pick them up from your building when filled. (7)

Water Conservation Tips (1)

- Use reusable water bottles, instead of plastic. It takes 3 to 5 liters of water to make just a 1-liter bottle.

- Eat lower on the food chain. It takes 5 thousand gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat, while producing 1 pound of meet takes 25 gallons.

- Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month. Also, turn off the water while you brush your teeth, wash your hair and hands, and shave.

- When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. - Washing clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your

clothes to keep their colors. - Share water conservation tips with friends and dorm mates!

D. Sustainable Weekends

How to throw a Sustainable Party! (6)

Parties at school are awesome, and they don’t have to be wasteful! Here are some great tips to make your party fun and sustainable: - Party with the lights out! - Use beeswax candles! They give off negative ions that actually help clean the air! - Bring your own cups! Have fun! Make a game out of it! Whoever brings the coolest

cup wins a prize! - Have local snacks! - Buy local produce (see later in guide) and make punch with fruit grown around Ann

Arbor and try finger food that is healthy AND great for the planet. - Ditch the Speakers! – Have your friends play cool music to dance to all night long! - NO SMOKING. Who wants to smell bad anyways? - Make sure your guests know that the food is local or that there is a band instead of a

DJ to save energy!

How to throw a Sustainable Movie Night! (3)

We have a great list of “Green Films” in our guide so this is a great opportunity to watch them with your friends in a sustainable way! - Pick an Environmental Film to watch! Pg.( ) in the guide has a great list of

environmental films that are educational and entertaining. - Turn the lights off! It’s best to watch movies in the dark anyway…


- Eat Local Munchies! Find some local produce to munch on instead of microwave popcorn! It’s good for you AND the environment!

E. Environmental Student Organizations

These groups are a great way to get involved on campus by creating awareness, fund-raising, thinking innovatively, or volunteering to promote sustainability the way you would like. Awareness

Student Sustainability Initiative (SSI) Website: umich.edu/~umssi/index.html, Email: [email protected]

SSI brings together student leaders to work closely with the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute and the Office of Sustainability. SSI works to advocate positive change towards sustainability on campus amongst students, student organizations, and administrators.

Environmental Action (EnAct) Website: umich.edu/~enact, Email: [email protected]

EnAct is a group of students who work on environmental outreach and education. They strive to provide opportunities for students to learn about Sustainability. EnAct also teaches children in the community about the environment. Environmental Issues Commission (EIC)

Email: [email protected] EIC is part of the Michigan Student Assembly. EIC looks to make University of Michigan more sustainable by working with the administration and other student groups. They also hold the annual Sustainability Fair on campus.

Michigan Sustainable Foods Initiative (MSFI) Website: umich.edu/~msfi, Email: [email protected]

MSFI is dedicated to increasing the amount of local and sustainably produced food on campus. MSFI is also committed to educating about the importance of sustainable food practices. RecycleManiacs

Website: recycle.umich.edu, Email: [email protected] The RecycleManiac program works with the University’s Waste Management Services to encourage students to reduce waste and recycle.

Innovation

MPowered Website: mpowered.umich.edu, Email: [email protected]


MPowered fosters an entrepreneurial culture on campus by supporting student ventures, competitions and educational programs. MPowered strongly recognizes the need for change to better the environment through big ideas. Solar Car Team

Website: umsolar.com, Email: [email protected] Solar Car Team designs, builds, finances, and races a solar powered car in competitions around the globe fostering sustainable research and technology.

Volunteerism

The Ginsberg Center Website: ginsberg.umich.edu, Email: [email protected]

The Ginsberg Center provides a network of service learning organizations to bring about social change. They also award grants and fellowships to students for many types of projects. The Ginsberg Center is a great resource on campus to direct you in your own social justice work!

Cultivating Community Website: cultivatingcommunity.com, Email: [email protected]

Cultivating Community is sponsored by the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and educates about sustainable food systems through hands-on organic gardening, community outreach. Circle K International

Website: umcirclek.org, Email: [email protected] Circle K, the collegiate version of Kiwanis International, provides various community service opportunities helping those in need and the environment. Just check out the calendar for all their projects and to sign up!

The Detroit Partnership Website: thedp.org, Email: [email protected]

The Detroit Partnership offers weekly projects to help Detroit become more sustainable through projects such as educational projects, Greening of Detroit, Motor City Blight Busters and many others.

F. Ann Arbor Environmental Groups There are also plenty of ways to volunteer within the Ann Arbor community. The organizations listed below are easily accessible from campus and provide opportunities year around.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Website: lsa.umich.edu/mbg


Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum connect visitors of all ages with nature through creative educational programs and horticultural and natural area restoration projects. Natural Area Preservation (NAP)

Website: a2gov.org/nap NAP works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic. Their projects include plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor Park.

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan Website: nature.org

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Ecology Center

Website: ecocenter.org Ecology Center in Ann Arbor works at the local, state, and national levels for clean production, healthy communities, environmental justice, and a sustainable future.

G. Transportation Why hassle with Ann Arbor’s traffic and parking? Save money and the environment with these options UM and Ann Arbor have to offer!

By Foot

The campus area is completely accessible by walking. The State Street and South U areas sandwich central campus and are full of restaurants and shops. On North Campus, there are plenty of footpaths. By Bike

Bicycling is an easy alternative to walking. It’s faster; just don't forget your helmet. Bike parking is available near all class buildings and on the streets. On North Campus, it’s the best way to get around. A map of Ann Arbor bike paths can be found at http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/Documents/bike.pdf Need a bike?

There are many used and new bike stores around Ann Arbor. Here are some suggestions: Campus Student Bike Shops 607 S. Forest Ave. (734) 662-6986 336 Maynard (734) 327-6949


Midwest Bike and Tandems 1691 Plymouth Rd (for those on North Campus) (734) 213-7744 East Quad Bike Co-op

East Quad Bike Co-op is a student-run organization that can help you with bicycle maintenance. Take in your broken bike, and they'll help you fix it. http://eqbc.org/

Don’t forget to register your new bike! It’s law in Ann Arbor. This helps minimize theft in the city. To register visit the City Clerk’s office or Ann Arbor website.

Zipcar If you need a car for a bit around town, you could rent out a Zipcar. There are 9 locations in Ann Arbor to pick one up, and only cost $8 for an hour (including gas). You can even rent out a hybrid, if you’re feeling frisky. Sign up now at: http://www.zipcar.com/

By Bus Stay warm, meet some people, and maybe rest your eyes while getting around town. Take the bus!

Michigan Bus Line

This bus can take you around all the separate U of M campuses. You can travel to north campus to study in the Dude or down to the IM building to pump some iron. And the best part is that IT’S FREE! Bus stops are found throughout U of M, and you can track when the bus will come. Check it out at:

http://pts.umich.edu/ http://mbus.pts.umich.edu/

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) – The Ride The Ride is the bus system that travels throughout the city of Ann Arbor and to Ypsilanti. AATA offers 28 routes that allow students to get to the grocery store, mall, or downtown Ann Arbor. With a student ID, students can ride free. Pick up a route schedule and guide to The Ride on the bus, or visit: http://www.theride.org/

http://mobile.theride.org/

Trains, Planes, Not Automobiles

Need to get out of town? Try these alternatives!

Amtrak

You can travel toward Chicago or Detroit with the Amtrak train from Ann Arbor. This is great for out-of-state students and visitors. Also great for a weekend trip downtown. Check out Amtrak at:


http://www.amtrak.com/

Michigan Flyer

You can take this bus from many places in Ann Arbor to East Lansing or the Detroit Metro Airport. This is great for students getting out of town or visiting MSU for a weekend. You can find the schedule and rates at: http://www.michigan-flyerimscart.com/

H. The Green Market

The following is a list of businesses that support sustainability through reselling goods, serving organic, vegetarian options, or buying local. By frequenting these, you are voting ‘yes’ for a greener marketplace. Restaurants

We have compiled a list of what we think are sustainable restaurants based on various criteria, including local sourcing and organic ingredients.

Key: * Vegetarian ° Vegetarian Options v Vegan Options M Michigan Owned \ Locally Sourced e Organic Purchasing $ Inexpensive (less than $10/meal) $$ Moderately Priced ($10-$20/meal) $$$ Expensive (more than $20/meal)

Note: We would like the symbols for the key to reflect the nature of the feature provided. A carrot for Vegetarian, a leaf for Vegetarian Options, a v for Vegan Options, a block M for Michigan Owned, a mitten for Locally Sourced, and a tree for Organic Purchasing.

Bert's Café °vM\ $ Shapiro Undergraduate Library 734-647-6237 uunions.umich.edu/berts

Big City Small World Bakery M $ 500 Miller St. 734-668-7688 bigcitysmallworld.com

Cafe Verde °vM\e $ 216 N. Fourth Ave. 734-994-9174 peoplesfood.coop/cafe


Chipotle °ve $ 235 S. State St. 734-794-0800 chipotle.com

The Chop House \e $$$ 322 S. Main 734-669-8826 http://www.thechophouserestaurant.com/pages/chop_ann.html

Earthen Jar Vegetarian Cuisine *°vMe $ 311 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-9464 earthenjar.com

Espresso Royale °\e $ 214 S. Main St. 734-668-1838 324 State St. 734-662-2770 1101 S. University 734-327-0740 espressoroyale.com

Glass House Café °vM\e $ Palmer Commons 734-647-3777 glasshousecafe.net

Grange Kitchen & Bar °vM\e $$$ 118 W. Liberty 734-995-2107 grangekitchenandbar.com

Jerusalem Gardens °vM $ 307 S. Fifth Ave. 734-995-5060 jerusalemgarden.net

Revive °vM $ 619 E. University 734-332-3366 Stucchi's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt M $ 302 S. State St. 734-662-1700 1121 S. University 734-662-1716 stucchis.com Seva Restaurant *°vMe $$ 314 E. Liberty


734-662-1111 sevarestaurant.com

Silvio's Organic Pizza °vM\e $$ 715 N. University St. 734-214-6666 silviosorganicpizza.com Zingerman's Deli °vM $$$ 422 Detroit St. 734-663-DELI zingermansdeli.com

Groceries

These grocers provide local and organic options. Ann Arbor Farmer's Market 315 Detroit St. 734-994-3276 a2gov.org/market May-Dec: Wed/Sat 7am-3pm Jan-Apr: Sat 8am-3pm Arbor Farms Market 2103 W. Stadium Blvd. 734-996-8111 arborfarms.com Peoples Food Co-op 216 N. Fourth Ave. 734-994-9174 peoplesfood.coop The Produce Station 1629 S. State St. 734-663-7848 producestation.com Replenish 619 E. University 734-332-3366

Trader Joe's 2398 E. Stadium Blvd. 734-975-2455 traderjoes.com

Washtenaw Dairy 602 S. Ashley 734-662-3244


Whole Foods Market 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway 734-997-7500 3135 Washtenaw Ave. 734-975-4500 wholefoodsmarket.com

Shops Find great gifts and other products at the following businesses!

Middle Earth Gifts 1207 S. University 734-769-1488 middleearthgifts.com

Organic Bliss 117 E. Liberty 734-761-3047 organicblissproducts.com

Sunday Artisan Market 315 Detroit St. 734-913-9622 artisanmarket.org Apr-Dec: Sun 11am-4pm Ten Thousand Villages 303 South Main St. 734-332-1270 annarbor.tenthousandvillages.com

Reuse Stores

Finish the recycling cycle by buying already used merchandise. The Getup 215 S. State St. 734-327-4300 thegetup.com Kiwanis Thrift Sale 200 South First St. 734-665-0450 kiwanissale.com Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM

The ReUse Center 2420 South Industrial Highway (734) 222-7880 recycleannarbor.org/reuse/reuse.htm


Salvation Army Stimson St. 734-761-7750 100 Arbana Drive 734-668-8353 salvationarmyusa.org Star Vintage 322 S. State St. 734-332-0088

The Scrapbox 581 State Circle (734) 994-4420

I. Activities and Recreation This section lists the outdoor recreation opportunities both in the Ann Arbor area and those groups on campus who are committed to getting outside. Getting outside is the perfect way to learn about environmental issues!

Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Adventures

University of Michigan Dept. of Rec Sports outdoor tripping and gear rental program. 336 Hill Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 764-3967

Bivouac Ann Arbor Gear Rentals Outdoor equipment retailers and gear rental.

336 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-6207

Argo Canoe Livery

Offers kayak and canoe rentals. Instruction is available. 1055 Longshore Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 794-6241

Gallup Canoe Livery Offers canoe, kayak, paddleboat and rowboat rentals and is surrounded by park trails and playgrounds. 3000 Fuller Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 794-6240

Planet Rock Climbing Gym Indoor climbing wall for all skill levels with gear available to rent. Wonderful staff!

82 Aprill Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 827-2680


MRock

The Outdoor Adventures climbing wall. Lots of bouldering and gear included in $5 fee. Intramural Sports Building 606 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 764-7625

Parks Nichols Arboretum

Escape campus without going too far in U-M’s own park on the Huron River. James D. Reader Center 1610 Washington Hts. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-647-7600

Matthaei Botanical Gardens Has a set of fun trail loops and plenty of community activities.

1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 647-7600 Leslie Science Center

The Leslie Science Center has about 50 acres of parkland, a critter house that is open on Sundays and many opportunities for volunteering.

1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-997-1553 Pinckney Recreation Area

Michigan State run recreation area with camping and trails. 8555 Silver Hill Road Pinckney, MI 48169

Waterloo Recreation Area Michigan State run recreation area with camping and trails.

16345 McClure Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118

Student Organizations

Michigan Climbing Club Connecting students and faculty interested in climbing with movie nights, trips and ride sharing. [email protected]

Michigan Backpacking Club Group of students who organize trips and workshops about backpacking and fun trails to hike. 324 John St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://www.michiganbackpacking.weebly.com

Michigan Fishing Club On campus to aid the education and raise awareness for the recreation, sport, and conservation of fisheries.


440 Church St Room G128 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected] Kayak Club (RSCK)

Seeks to connect kayakers and canoers all over U-M and does training sessions at the NCRB pool.

Intramural Sports Building 606 East Hoover Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected]

Michigan Birders A network of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation of wild birds, and to increase student involvement. 530 S. State St. 3909 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected] Society of Les Voyageurs

A group dedicated to learning from and enjoying the outdoors. They do informal trips, educational programs, and weekly potlucks.

411 Longshore Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 662-1553

J. Green Media Here is a list of some of the favorite movies and books of the authors of the guide.

Movies Documentaries

1. Food, Inc. 2. The Cove 3. An Inconvenient Truth 4. Who killed the Electric Car 5. Planet Earth Stories

1. Avatar 2. Wall-e 3. A Civil Action 4. Erin Brockovich 5. The Day After Tomorrow

Books

1. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson 2. Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams 3. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard 4. Coming into the Country by John McPhee 5. My First Summer in the Sierras by John Muir 6. The Land of Little Rain by Mary Austin


7. The Ravaging Tide by Mike Tidwell 8. Eating Stone by Ellen Melpy 9. The Moon by the Whale Light by Diane Ackerman 10. Red Sky at Morning by Gus Speth

Cookbooks and Guides for Living 1. The Green Book by Elizabeth Rodgers and Thomas M. Kostigen 2. Our Choice by Al Gore 3. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 4. Food Rules by Michael Pollan 5. The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard 6. The End of Nature by Bill McKibben 7. Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating by Mark Bittman K. Recycling

(There is a single-stream poster that will be put into the guide, created by the Single-Stream Recycling Environ391 Group)

- The University of Michigan established a recycling collection program in 1989 for the collection of white office paper, newspaper and corrugated cardboard. (2)

- In fiscal year 2009, over 2,309 tons of paper and 198 tons on containers were collected for recycling. Recycled materials made up 27.9 percent of all the material collected by U of M Waste Management Services. Since the program started in 1989, 41,380 tons of mixed paper and 2,619 tons of mixed containers have been recycled! (2)

L. Eco-facts - These facts will be included on various pages of the guide depending on the relevance

to the subject matter. We would recommend putting them at the bottom of the page, so that they will be seen when the page is turned.

- More than 30 Michigan suppliers and farmers provide the University with poultry products, fruits, vegetables, honey, and more. (3)

- Residence halls recycle nearly 35% of their total waste and the Northwood Community Apartments recycle about 33% of total waste. (3)

- Move-In Week recycling programs capture more than 1900 cubic yards of cardboard, 550 bags of polyfoam block and many bags of foam peanut packing yearly. (3)

- Move-Out Week collection programs for recyclables yield more than 14 tons of clothing, household goods, food, toiletries, bedding and shoes, with most items being donated to local charities and non-profit organizations. (3)

- We toss enough water bottles out in the U.S. to circle the equator every 2.9 days. - If just 25% of U.S. families used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we would save over

2.5 BILLION bags a year. - On the average, the 140 million cars in America are estimated to travel almost 4

billion miles in a day, and according to the Department of Transportation, they use over 200 million gallons of gasoline doing it. (7)


- Energy saved from one recycled aluminum can will operate a TV set for 3 hours, and is the equivalent to half a can of gasoline. (3)

- Glass produced from recycled glass instead of raw materials reduces related air pollution by 20%, and water pollution by 50%. (3)

- Americans use 50 million tons of paper annually -- consuming more than 850 million trees. (3)

- Every day 50 to 100 species of plants and animals become extinct as their habitat and human influences destroy them. (3)

- You can save on average $90 a year on your electricity bill just by simply turning the computer off at night. (3)

Section 2: Recommendations to the Graham Institute Regarding the Distribution and Production of the Guide

The main recommendation that we had for the distribution of the Green Guide was to place it in the recycling containers that are placed in every dormitory room prior to move-in. It made sense to us to place the guide in the recycling bin because there are other pamphlets distributed in the same way. Handing the guide out to students in the dorms was also a natural choice, because freshman would be new to the area and also new to living on their own. Sustainable habits can be adopted because they are fresh slates.

Another group that has demonstrated interest in the guides has been the Greek System. A large number of students are involved with the Greek System which has a housing component. These students are from all different years in school and also many different disciplines. It is important to expose these issues that we are keenly aware of as Program in the Environment (PitE) concentrators to those who are not as familiar. If the university distributed through the Greek system it would reach students living both within Greek housing and those who choose to live off campus but still participate socially. The most difficult aspect of guide distribution will be reaching students who live off campus. The Greek system is able to distribute the guides to some of them. The cooperative system in Ann Arbor is one of the largest in the nation and is another perfect vector for guide distribution. Already implementing a great deal of environmentally friendly changes like installing low-flow shower heads and motion sensor lights, the coops would be exceptionally receptive to distributing the guide within their system of eighteen houses. Since they tend to attract students who are already environmentally conscious, the guide would find much use in the coops. In the initial printing of the guide, the most difficult students to reach will be upperclassmen and graduate students living off campus. To address this, the guides need to be available in all school buildings during a well-advertised campaign. There are students who are interested and they would need to be informed by email and fliers all over campus that the guide is available. Email is the preferred route for this given that it uses no paper and will have the link to the extended version. Guides should always be available at the Graham Institute offices. Another way to reach new graduate level students would be to distribute the guides at Graduate Student orientation. They should be distributed in the graduate student packets.


As well as the print version, we will create an extended version online. We will use a website format instead of a downloadable pdf because it would be more navigable on a computer. (See the appendix for extended material) We would link off of the Graham Institute Website, but we should have the housing website link to the guide as well.

As for the production of the guide, we would have loved to go exclusively paperless, but in terms of distributing our message, we think that it will be necessary to create a paper version. The positive impact of the guide and the suggestions that it has will outweigh the negatives of cutting down trees and using ink to produce it. Having recognized this, we recommend that the guide use recycled paper that has not been chlorine bleached and also contains 50-100% post-consumer material. We realize that this might be more expensive, but given the nature of the guide, it is a necessary expense. In order to reduce cost and environmental impact of the ink, we recommend that only two colors of ink (black and green) be used in the guide and that they should be petroleum-free and vegetable-based.


Works Cited

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2. 20 Years of Recycling! (2009). Waste Management Services. University of Michigan, Retrieved from http://www.recycle.umich.edu/grounds/recycle/20_years_of_recycling.html

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APPENDIX I: Survey Results and Analysis We conducted a survey on 100 University of Michigan students in order to decide what information in a sustainability guide would be most useful for the student body. We asked various questions about the students’ daily activities as well as what they are interested in learning more about. Here is the analysis of the results that shaped the context of our Green Guide.

What Environmental Activities do you already engage in?

I try to reduce my energy 80

I try to reduce my water use

70

Recycling 96 I choose form of transportation based on their carbon footprint

35

Eating vegetarian or vegan 25 Eating locally produced food

37

Eating Organic Food 34 Buying local products 37 Buying second hand goods 40

Taking a Course on the environment

29

Involved in environmental organization

21

Volunteering 46

None 0

Figure 1.

0

20

40

60

80

100

120 I try to reduce my energy

I try to reduce my water use

Recycling

I choose form of transportation

based on their carbon footprint

Eating vegetarian or vegan

Eating locally produced food

Eating Organic Food

Buying local products

Buying second hand goods

Taking a Course on the

environm

ent

Involved in environmental

organization

Volunteering

None

Figure 1: The numbers to the right of the activity listed correspond to the number of students who partake in that activity. We knew it would be important to gain an understanding of what students are already doing on campus. We found that many students are actively trying to live sustainably, but we want these numbers to go up! As shown on the chart below, Recycling is the most popular environmental activity; while involvement in organizations is the lowest.


Rate your Interest on the following topics

Not Interested

Barely Intereste

d Neutral

Some Interest

Interested

Very Intereste

d Reducing my energy use

1 3 11 16 35 35

Reducing my water use

1 4 11 20 36 27

Recycling 0 0 7 12 37 44 Transportation

3 4 11 18 28 34

Local Food 2 4 10 19 21 41 Sustainable Businesses

1 5 9 22 30 31

Environmental Organizations/ Activities

5 5 18 20 26 25

Outdoor Recreation

1 0 12 22 34 29

"Green" Community Involvement

4 3 15 27 28 23

"Green" Media

4 7 19 32 22 15

Volunteer Opportunities

2 4 9 29 30 26

Courses that focus on Sustainability

8 11 20 23 16 21

"Green" Companies/Brands

4 5 12 25 30 26

Figure 2 Figure 2: The numbers correspond to how many students chose that level of interest for a specific topic. The bolded numbers are the highest response for that topic. We chose to assess the interest levels in order to determine what to focus on in the guide. The pie graphs below show what topics students were most interested in, and what they were least interested in.


Reducing my energy use 9%

Reducing my water use

7%

Recycling 12%

Transportation 9%

Local Food 11% Sustainable

Businesses 8%

Environmental Organizations/ Activities 7%

Outdoor Recreation

8%

"Green" Community Involvement

6%

"Green" Media 4%

Volunteer Oppurtunities

7%

Courses that focus on Sustainability

5%

"Green" Companies/Brands 7%

Very Interested

Reducing my energy use

3%

Reducing my water use 3% Recycling

0% Transportation 8% Local Food

5% Sustainable Businesses

3%

Environmental Organizations/ Activities 14%

Outdoor Recreation

3% "Green" Community

Involvement 11%

"Green" Media 11%

Volunteer Oppurtunities

6%

Courses that focus on

Sustainability 22%

"Green" Companies/Brands 11%

Not Interested


Yes or No

Yes No

Would you be more likely to go to a business if it sells organic or local goods?

71 29

Are you familiar with the Ann Arbor Bus System?

81 19

Would you say you are more

environmentally conscious because of exposure to

recent "Green" Media/ pop culture?

62 38

Figure 3

What is your Main form of transportation on campus?

Count Percentage

Walking 58

89.20%

Biking 5 7.70%

Automobile 2 3.10%

Figure 4

Figure 3: The numbers correspond to how many students responded yes or no to the following questions. Most students responded yes to every one of these questions. This shows that they would really benefit from further information in the guide regarding these topics.

Walking 89%

Biking 8%

Automobile 3%

Main form of Transportation

Figure 4: We decided to inquire as to how most students got to and from campus. We concluded that most students are walkers, and the chart below supports the data visually.


What do you Recycle?

Plastic 94

Paper 95

Glass 84

Batteries 37

Ink Cartridges

31

Cell Phones

20

I don’t Recycle

2

Other Containers

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

What do you Recycle?


APPENDIX II: Additional Online Information In addition to the material that will be included in the printed Student Sustainability Guide, the following material will be included in the online-version of the guide. Sustainable Student Organizations Nourish International (NI) NI’s mission is to provide infrastructure and support for students to think critically and implement long-term solutions to eradicate poverty worldwide. NI partners with non-profit organizations to focus on sustainability, education, and empowerment to fight against poverty. Website: nourishinternational.org Email: [email protected] Sustainable Volunteer Opportunities in Ann Arbor There are also plenty of ways volunteer within the Ann Arbor community through conservation, recycling, and awareness and education programs. Recycling The Ann Arbor Recycle ReUse Center The ReUse Center accepts donations of and sells reusable household goods, office supplies, and building materials. Volunteers can help with sorting, cleaning, and pricing to be resold to the general public. And, it's a great way to find cheap, reused stuff! Website: recycleannarbor.org The Scrapbox The Scrap Box is the place for creative recycling with a large assortment of unique materials which manufacturers and businesses would otherwise send to landfills: remnants, samples, seconds, and scraps. This good junk can be recycled into useful materials for art classes, learning games, science experiments, crafts and other expressions of creativity. Volunteers help by sorting supplies and stocking donations. Website: scrapbox.org Awareness/Education Clean Water Action Clean Water Action empowers people to take action to protect America's waters and build healthy communities. Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation's most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public. Website: cleanwateraction.org Environment Michigan Environment Michigan is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Michigan's environment. Environment Michigan draws on 30 years of success in tackling our state's top environmental problems. Website: environmentmichigan.org Leslie Science and Nature Center


Leslie Science and Nature Center educates children of all ages to nurture the nature around them through educational programs and environment friendly events. Volunteer opportunities are available as the Leslie Science and Nature Center brings together the city of Ann Arbor to promote environmental awareness. Website: lesliesnc.org Michigan League of Conservation Voters Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to passing strong environmental laws, electing environmental champions, and holding lawmakers accountable for their actions. With your help, we can make sure the right people are in office making the right decisions to protect, preserve, and maintain Michigan’s public health and spectacular natural resources. Website: http://www.michiganlcv.org/ National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Office Since 1982, the Great Lakes Natural Resource Center has been a regional leader in protecting the Great Lakes for the wildlife and humans that depend on this invaluable resource. Website: http://www.nwf.org/Regional-Centers/Great-Lakes.aspx

Transportation Here is a map of the bikeways throughout the city of Ann Arbor and the entire Washtenaw County. These bike paths include city street bikeways and country paths. This allows you to get around the area easily or just take a leisurely ride.


Green Market

Restaurants Key: ∗ Vegetarian ° Vegetarian Options • Vegan Options ∇ Michigan Owned ∴ Locally Sourced ε Organic Purchasing ** Will be included on online guide $ Inexpensive $$ Moderately Priced $$$ Expensive

Arbor Brewing Company Pub & Eatery °•∇∴ε $$ 114 E Washington St 734-213-1393 arborbrewing.com

Eve °•∇∴ε $$$


Kingsley St between 4th and 5th 734-222-0711 evetherestaurant.com

Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery °•∇∴ε $$ 311 S. Main Street (734) 913-2730 jollypumpkin.com/annarbor/

Vinology °•∇∴ε $$$ 110 South Main St. 734-222-9841 http://www.vinowinebars.net/vinology

Groceries Ann Arbor's Westside Farmers Market Southwest corner of W. Maple and Jackson Ave. westsidefarmersmarket.com June-Sept: Thurs 3-7pm Door-to-Door Organics michigan.doortodoororganics.com Harvest Farms 1923 Geddes Ave 734-395-7782 harvest-kitchen.com Zingerman’s Creamery 3723 Plaza Drive 734.929.0500 zingermanscreamery.com

Activities and Recreation The following activities and recreational opportunities are included in the printed guide however there will be extended descriptions of each in the online version.

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Adventures, which is offered through the department of recreational sports, has many educational and recreational opportunities offered by their local programming and tripping program. They also have gear for rent to plan your own trips.

336 Hill Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 764-3967 Bivouac Ann Arbor Gear Rentals


As well as being a retailer of outdoor gear, the Bivouac also rents gear and is located close to campus.

336 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-6207 Argo Canoe Livery

Argo Canoe Livery offers kayak and canoe rentals and is walking distance from campus. Instruction is available.

1055 Longshore Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 794-6241 Planet Rock Climbing Gym

Planet Rock is place to get acquainted with the sport of rock climbing or stay in shape if you're already an expert. It's a great hub of people with lots of different experience levels and also a way to meet people who are also interested in outdoor climbing. 82 Aprill Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 827-2680

MRock MRock is a nice feature of the University of Michigan. MRock has a nice selection of bouldering problems and offers lots of climbing classes for University Students. It costs $5 to climb but this includes gear and a lesson if you need one. It's run through the Department of Recreational Sports and is in the IM building. Intramural Sports Building 606 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 764-7625

Parks Gallup Canoe Livery

Gallup Canoe Livery offers canoe, kayak, paddleboat and rowboat rentals. It is surrounded by parks, trails and playgrounds and even features a cafe selling Zingerman's baked goods. 3000 Fuller Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 794-6240

Nichols Arboretum Started as a botanical zoo, the Arb has evolved into a system of trails great for running in the summer months. In the winter, the rolling hills around Dow prairie make excellent sledding hills. There are lots of volunteer opportunities to do invasive removal and controlled burn programs. James D. Reader Center1610 Washington Hts.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-647-7600

Matthaei Botanical Gardens Although far from campus, the Botanical gardens offer a lot of community programming and volunteer opportunities. There are several trail loops from the visitor center that explore the extensive property and over the river. The visitor center has bathrooms; a gift shop and some classes are held there for the University.


1800 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9741

(734) 647-7600 Leslie Science Center

The Leslie Science Center has about 50 acres of parkland, a critter house that is open on Sundays and many opportunities for volunteering with their children's education programs. 1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-997-1553

Bird Hills Nature Area The largest park in Ann Arbor, Bird Hills has 160 acres covered with trails. It’s a great place to go running! Bird Road, Ann Arbor MI

Pinckney Recreation Area Michigan State run recreation area with camping and trails.

8555 Silver Hill Road Pinckney, MI 48169 Waterloo Recreation Area

Michigan State run recreation area with camping and trails. 16345 McClure Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118

Student Organizations Michigan Climbing Club

The Michigan Climbing Club connects a group of students, faculty and staff who have an interest in climbing. Members get discounts at Planet Rock and the Bivouac and the club offers clinics and information sessions for beginners. The group often has movie nights and plans occasional trips to climbing areas around the country.

[email protected] Society of Les Voyageurs

The LVs are a group of students dedicated to learning from and enjoying the outdoors. They do informal trips, outdoor sports, educational programs, and weekly dinners at our cabin on the Huron. 411 Longshore Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 662-1553

Michigan Backpacking Club Michigan Backpackers are a group that meets to discuss backpacking techniques and skills as well as opportunities for backpacking in Michigan and throughout North America. The group has taken out trips during fall and spring breaks.

324 John St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://www.michiganbackpacking.weebly.com


Michigan Fishing Club The Michigan Fishing Club is on campus to aid the education and raise awareness for the recreation, sport, and conservation of fisheries. 440 Church St Room G128 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected]

Kayak Club (RSCK) The RSCK seeks to attract all levels of whitewater and flat-water kayakers and canoeists. A great way to get started is to sign up for one of their NCRB pool sessions--they provide all the equipment with the exception of your bathing suit and a towel. The club helps to arrange carpooling for river excursions to help you get outside! Intramural Sports Building 606 East Hoover Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected] Michigan Birders

The Michigan Birders are a network of individuals passionate about and dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation and study of wild birds, and to increase student involvement in these activities. 530 S. State St. 3909 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [email protected]

Green Media Literature

1. Pioneers! by Willa Cather 2. Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv 3. Becoming Good Ancestors by David Ehrenfeld 4. Uncommon Ground by William Cronon 5. The Falconer of Central Park by Donald Knowler 6. Travels with the Archdruif by John McPhee 7. The Abstract Wild by Jack Turner 8. Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey 9. The Environmental Imagination by Lawrence Buell 10. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill

Bryso Films

1. The 11th Hour 2. King Corn 3. Happy Feet 4. March of the Penguins 5. FernGully 6. Fast Food Nation 7. Hoot 8. Winged Migration


9. The China Syndrome 10. Over the Hedge 11. Silkwood Other

1. Simply Organic by Jesse Cool 2. The Organic Cook's Bible by Jeff Cox 3. Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook by Vegetarian Times Magazine 4. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss 5. The Earth Book by Todd Parr 6. The World Without Us by Alan Weisman 7. Yosemite and the High Sierra by Ansel Adams 8. Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution- and How It Can Renew

America by Thomas L. Friedman 9. The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

by Van Jones