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In 2018, 32.1% of MSW (by weight) generated in the U.S. was recovered for recycling or composting, diverting 93.9M tons of material from landfills and incinerators— about 2.8 times the amount diverted in 1990.

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Sustainability Implications of the Rural-Urban Digital Economy Divide

Mar 1, 2022 -
Aug 31, 2023
The rural-urban divide refers to a range of disparities associated with access to a variety of services, livelihood opportunities, and income within urban and rural communities. In addition to creatin...

REFRESCH: Researching Fresh Solutions to the Energy/Water/Food Challenge in Resource-Constrained Environments

Jun 1, 2013 -
May 31, 2014
Background of U-M Third Century Initiative As the University prepares to celebrate its bicentennial in 2017, the President and Provost have established the Third Century Initiative (TCI), a $50...
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