In 2004, the U.S. food supply provided 3,900 calories per person per day. Accounting for waste, the average American consumed 2,775 calories per day in 2007 - an increase of 28% from 1970.
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.