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sustainability efforts: tips for sustainable living

     
   
 

Water Usage Tips

  • Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and shave.
  • Use hot water sparingly.
  • Take shorter showers.
  • Report leaks and drips.
  • Use a low-flow showerhead.
  • Only wash full loads of laundry, and select the cold water setting.
  • Don’t dump anything toxic (or suspicious) down drains, sinks, toilets or sewers. Instead, contact U of M's Occupations Safety and Environmental Health’s Hazardous Materials Management Program at (734) 763-4568.