In 2007, 33.2% of municipal solid waste generated in the U.S. was recovered for recycling or composting, diverting 83 million tons of material from landfills and incinerators. This is more than double the value from 1990.
Core Staff & Faculty
Meet the staff and faculty that are the heart of the Center for Sustainable Systems.
Visit Us
The Center for Sustainable Systems is located in the great southeast Michigan community of Ann Arbor. Visit the us on the University of Michigan campus in the historic Samuel Trask Dana Building.
Contact Us
The Center for Sustainable Systems can be contacted via email and post.
In the News
Research by the Center for Sustainable Systems is often reported on in the news and helps inform the community on sustainability issues.
Advisory Board
Feedback on the Center's progress is regularly solicited from a group of industry, government and non-profit advisory board members.
Sponsorship
Research at the Center for Sustainable Systems is generously supported by a variety sponsors.
Mission & History
The Center for Sustainable Systems has its roots in the National Pollution Prevention Center, created in 1991.
Coming Soon...
Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Monday, March 26, 2012 - 5:00pm
Did you know?
Center for Sustainable Systems
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
3012 Dana Building
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Phone: (734) 764-1412
css.info@umich.edu