On average, U.S. household food consumption adds 8.1 metric tons of CO2e each year. The production of food accounts for 83% of emission while its transportation accounts for 11%.
The need for global solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges is greater than ever. The Center for Sustainable Systems, within the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, leads interdisciplinary research to support the design, assessment, and management of systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable manner.


