Hello!

We are reaching out on behalf of the Planet Blue Student Leaders’ Off-Campus Housing Team. We are launching a pilot project on fridge organization for off-campus housing students. If you are a student living in off-campus housing and share a fridge with others, this project might be for you!

Did you know that, on average, each off-campus college student produces 38 pounds of food waste a year (RecyclingWorks)? With food prices steadily rising (about 6.8% in 2021 alone, according to the US Bureau of Labor) this can make a serious impact on student budgets.

Our aim is to empower students to organize their fresh and refrigerated produce and food to save money, make food last longer, and reduce food waste. To do this, we’ll provide you with an information packet (complete with fridge organization best-practices, roommate conversation starters and conflict resolution guides, and helpful tips), an educational fridge magnet, and labeling stickers.

If you’re interested in participating or would like to know more, please fill out this form (bit.ly/3qt3crx) or send an email to Ella (ellalars@umich.edu), Meghana (mtummala@umich.edu), Allison (axjiang@umich.edu), or Ari (ariannek@umich.edu). We look forward to working with you!

Best,

The PBSL Off-Campus Housing Team