Environmental Stewardship (ES)
The U-M has established several vital programs that continuously assess our impact on the environment and implement new strategies to reduce that impact. OSEH's ES program is one of these key programs of the university. We act as a focal point for coordinating existing, and developing new environmental strategies throughout the University. The focus for the Environmental Stewardship program is diverse, and includes energy conservation, alternative fuels, sustainable building design, and "green" purchasing. The ES program also implements new initiatives to reduce environmental impact through positive efforts by our students, faculty, staff and visitors who utilize our campus.
Pollution Prevention (P2)
A key component of Environmental Stewardship is to reduce waste generation and our overall environmental footprint. Though P2 initiatives, we focus on source reduction and product substitution, as well as reuse and recycling, providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional waste disposal options. ES manages ongoing P2 programs such as recycling fluorescent light bulbs, computer monitors, batteries, and ballasts. We currently are working to develop new P2 initiatives such as silver recovery, solvent recycling, micro-teaching techniques, environmental product substitution, mercury reduction, and chemical redistribution. Other P2 programs are included in a Pollution Prevention Manual and are highlighted on the P2 web page (www.p2000.umich.edu).
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