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Did You Know?

Incineration of MSW generates pollutants (CO₂, heavy metals, dioxins, particulates) that contribute to impacts such as climate change, smog, acidification, and human health impacts (asthma and heart and nervous system damage).

Message From The Directors

We launched the Center in 1991 through a three-year competitive grant from the U.S.

Message From The Directors

30 Years of Impact

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30 Years of Impact

Mission & History

The Center for Sustainable Systems has its roots in the National Pollution Prevention Center, created in 1991.

Mission & History

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Our Sponsors

Activities at the Center for Sustainable Systems are generously supported by a variety of sponsors.

Our Sponsors

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Visit Us

The Center for Sustainable Systems is located in the great southeast Michigan community of Ann Arbor. Visit us on the University of Michigan campus in the historic Samuel Trask Dana Building.

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