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Office of Campus Sustainability

Categories: Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies, Glassware and Plasticware, Lab and Research, Office Supplies

Social Impact Categories: Internal Service Providers

Contract Type: ISP

The Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) is an Internal Service Provider that offers various waste reduction and reuse programs across the university.

Specifically, OCS offers Office Supply and Lab Reuse programs for items such as (but not limited to) binders, hanging files, desk organizers, staplers, lab glassware, PPE, small lab equipment, research consumables, and ice packs. Additionally, OCS has worked with Facilities & Operations teams to establish standardized waste bins and signage in which all units must adhere.

Learn more about Lab Reuse, Office Supply Reuse, and Bin Standards

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Sustainability

The Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) serves as a focal point for sustainable campus operations.

The role of the Office of Sustainability is to:

  • Lead, facilitate, and support operational sustainability programs and initiatives on the Ann Arbor campus, and facilitate the institutionalization of best practices in sustainability across academic and research units, auxiliary units, and student groups.
  • Provide technical and consultative guidance for operational sustainability on campus, including strategic planning, operational programming, and related campus-wide education and engagement.
  • Track and report progress toward U-M’s sustainability goals, especially the 2025 sustainability goals.
  • Communicate with the campus and local community to increase awareness and engagement among staff, students, and faculty⁠—with a focus on high-quality operational sustainability programs and building a culture of sustainability on campus.

OCS is part of Planet Blue, a university-wide initiative to promote sustainability in all aspects of U-M’s operations, academics, research, student life, healthcare, and more.

We welcome everyone’s involvement in helping to make the campus where we live, work and play more sustainable.

Procurement Contacts:

General Goods & Services Team