UM: Sustainability

The University of Michigan has released its annual sustainability report, providing data on energy use, renewable energy use, water use, and other areas. The report looked at the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 – the university’s fiscal year – and found that while the physical size of the university grew by 8%, energy use decreased by 4%. Another factoid: “In FY 2010, the university generated 16,000 tons of solid waste, which is equal to 410 pounds per person, a decrease from the 430 pounds per person generated in FY 2009.” [Source]