University of Michigan
Join Us for Zero Waste Week
March 2025
This campus-wide challenge will teach you, step-by-step, how to produce less waste and support the circular economy in Ann Arbor! Sign up for a chance to win prizes including a bike, gift certificates & more!
Upcoming Events
Orientation: Introduction to Zero Waste
Sunday, March 17th, 2 pm
Join us for a Zoom session on to learn about zero waste and how to get ready for your zero waste week.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for chance to win a dozen mini bundt cakes
Cooking Demo
Tuesday, March 19th, 7 pm
Learn how to cook a meal from
zero waste ingredients.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win three weeks of produce from Argus Farm Stop
Zero Waste Business Roundtable
Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00 pm
Join us to discuss the role of the business community in bringing about a circular economy and zero waste.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win two tickets to a Zingerman’s food tasting event ($100 value), and a $100 gift certificate to JOOB Activewear
Waste Justice Panel
Thursday, March 21st, 6:30 pm
Hear from local activist and academics about the intersection of waste practices and broader social justice issues.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Detroit Street Filling Station and a 5-class-pack to aUM Yoga
Fjällräven Community Cleanup
Saturday, March 23rd, 11 – 12 pm
Join us for a nice stroll around downtown Ann Arbor and campus while helping with our community trash cleanup efforts!
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a Fjällräven trekking backpack ($325 value)
Celebration
Saturday, March 23rd, 12 – 2 pm
Come celebrate and reflect the end of the challenge with us!
Win prizes, free food and tons of fun.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a bike from Common Cycle ($250 value)
Upcoming Events
Cooking demo
Tuesday, March 19th 7pm
Learn how to cook a meal from
zero waste ingredients.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win three weeks of produce from Argus Farm Stop
Zero waste business round table
Wednesday, March 20th 6pm
Join us to discuss the role of the business community in bringing about a circular economy and zero waste.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win two tickets to a Zingerman’s food tasting event ($100 value), and a $100 gift certificate to JOOB Activewear
Panel: Reuse and Rescue for Social Restoration
Thursday, March 21st, 6:30 pm
Hear from local organizations like Food Gatherers and House N2 Home about the intersection of reuse, rescue and social restoration.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Detroit Street Filling Station and a 5-class pack to aUM Yoga
Fjällräven Community Cleanup
Saturday, March 23rd, 11 – 12 pm
Join us for a nice stroll around downtown Ann Arbor and campus while helping with our community trash cleanup efforts!
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a Fjällräven trekking backpack ($325 value)
Celebration
Saturday, March 23rd, 12 – 2 pm
Come celebrate and reflect the end of the challenge with us!
Win prizes, free food and tons of fun.
RSVP HERE
Attend this event for a chance to win a bike from Common Cycle ($250 value)
Join the challenge to win a prize!
Bike from Common Cycle ($250 Value)
Fjällräven Kajka Hiking Pack ($325 value)
2 tickets to Zingerman’s food tasting ($100 value)
$50 Gift Card to Detroit Street Filling Station
$50 gift certificate to Zebo
3 x $25 Gift Certificates to The Getup
Free Coffee at Vertex
$100 Gift Certificate to JOOB Activewear
3 Weeks of Argus Produce
5-class pack at Tiny Buddha Yoga
5-class pack at The Barre Code
2 Tulle Backpacks from Bivouac
3 x Fjällräven Re-Kånken Mini Backpacks
A dozen bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cake
5-class pack aUM Yoga
How it works
Do your best to avoid trash and recycling for one week and collect any waste you do create to review at the end of the week.
What counts as waste?
Any new thing you acquire during the week including wrappers, bags, containers, receipts, and food scraps (if you don’t have access to a compost).
Exceptions
Waste from your work and waste associated with medications etc. don’t count. Keep yourself healthy and continue taking any medication you need to feel your best, without worrying about the trash.
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Why zero waste?
Learn how to take concrete action on waste and climate issues
Waste isn’t just about trash. From extraction to disposal, our materials economy sits at the root of climate change and environmental breakdown. Learn what you can do in your own life to reduce waste and build momentum for a zero waste future at the university and in Ann Arbor.
45%
of GHG emissions come from the production of stuff we consume
32 lbs
of waste are created upstream for every pound of trash we throw out
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
If you cannot find an answer to your question in our FAQ, you can always contact us
and we will answer as soon as we can.
UM Zero Waste Week 2024 Team
Ashley Tasmaan
Project Manager
Philip Hadiwidjaja
Technology Officer
Lily Stidham
Outreach Coordinator
David Berrea
Team Member
Zippy Memon
Team Member
Darin Noronha
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