Health & Safety
Both the University of Michigan Health Services System and the Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) department possess robust environmental stewardship programs that help minimize the university's impact on the environment.
The U-M Health System was one of the first U.S. hospitals to introduce a recycling program and has been a national leader in implementing environmentally friendly practices. In 2006, the Health System was named one of the top green hospitals in the country for its efforts in waste reduction, recycling and reuse.
The OSEH environmental stewardship program is a multi-faceted effort that includes energy conservation, alternative fuels, sustainable building design, and green purchasing. A key element is the Pollution Prevention initiative, which aims to reduce waste generation and the U-M's overall environmental footprint.
