School of Natural Resources and Environment

Sustainable Systems

Top seed: Erb students win second business plan competition

Bentonville, Ark.
4/23/2008

Four dual-master's degree students representing the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) and Ross School of Business - and one student from New York University's Wagner School of Public Service - won Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s first Better Living Business Plan Challenge.

Kevin Merrill<br />Director of Communications<br />School of Natural Resources and Environment<br /><a href="mailto:merrillk@umich.edu">merrillk@umich.edu</a><br />O: 734.936.2447<br />C: 734.417.7392

Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems

CSS launches online tool to test your 'green IQ'

Ann Arbor, Michigan
4/11/2008

As the 38th anniversary of Earth Day approaches, a new online tool is giving educators, students and citizens everywhere the chance to test their "green IQ."

The "Sustainability: Learn It - Live It" tool was built by researchers at the Center for Sustainable Systems (CSS), an interdisciplinary research, education and outreach center of the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) at the University of Michigan.

Kevin Merrill<br />Director of Communications<br />School of Natural Resources and Environment<br /><a href="mailto:merrillk@umich.edu">merrillk@umich.edu</a><br />O: 734.936.2447<br />C: 734.417.7392

Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems

Michigan workshop assists communities, pharmacies in safe disposal of unused medicine

Howell, Mich.
3/18/2008

Traces of prescription drugs and other medicines detected in drinking water are becoming a growing environmental and public safety concern nationwide.

One recent study conducted by the Associated Press found small amounts of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen in drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas. While medicine that passes through the body unabsorbed is one source of pharmaceutical contaminants, another source is unused medicine that is disposed of improperly.

Elizabeth LaPorte, 734.647.0767, <a href="mailto:elzblap@umich.edu">elzblap@umich.edu</a><br /> Michigan Sea Grant College Program

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems

SNRE welcomes students to its largest-ever Visit Day

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3/13/2008

More than 150 admitted and prospective students will visit the Dana Building today (Friday, March 14) during the largest-ever Visit Day at the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

Students spend the day learning more about the school's 10 areas of study by talking with current students and faculty. During lunch in the Ford Commons, students will learn more about the school's affiliated centers of excellence as well as its dual-degree programs.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Aurora Organic Dairy Partners with University to Improve Sustainability

Ann Arbor, MI
1/24/2008

(Reposted from the Daily Camera, January 9, 2008)

Boulder-based Aurora Organic Dairy on Tuesday announced it is partnering with the University of Michigan to measure and reduce the organic dairy company's impact on the environment.

<p>Helaine Hunscher</p><p>734.764.1412 </p>

Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems

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