Cruise ships are small floating cities which produce substantial amounts of waste. There is little regulatory control over how this waste is disposed, which can lead to significant impacts in environmentally sensitive areas.
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.
