{"id":367,"date":"2026-06-24T14:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=367"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:24:48","slug":"planet-blue-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/planet-blue-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet Blue Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" 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wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/carbon-neutrality\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Carbon Neutrality<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/planet-blue-ambassadors\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Planet Blue Ambassadors<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/revolving-energy-fund\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Revolving Energy Fund<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/maps\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sustainability Maps<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/committee\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Committee<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Planet Blue Ambassador training is the entry point into sustainability at the University of Michigan. This program is available to all three U-M campuses, facilitating collaboration and connection among the campus communities. Become empowered with the information and resources for you to live, work, learn, and play sustainably at UM-Flint. In our trainings, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What sustainability means.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our commitments to carbon neutrality and sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How we\u2019re making progress as individuals and as UM-Flint\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How you can get involved with sustainability efforts\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to foster connections through sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Group Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/group-training.jpg\" alt=\"A person presents in a classroom with a projector screen displaying images, while several students are seated at desks.\" class=\"wp-image-368\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/group-training.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/group-training-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our group training is for students, faculty, staff, and community members. If your group is interested in becoming a part of the Planet Blue Ambassador program, then you can request a training through our group training request form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not sure if a group training is right for you, check out some examples of groups we\u2019ve given trainings to before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departments\/Units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t count yourself out! Sustainability is for everyone, fill out the form, indicate what interests you, and we can work together to create an engaging training for your group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/d7SRwVXPorUg4BNX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet Blue Ambassador Group Training Form<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Canvas Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like our group training, our individual Canvas training is an hour-long training that certifies you to be a Planet Blue Ambassador on your own. If you\u2019re interested in sustainability and want to know more about how you can get involved \u2013 join the Planet Blue Ambassador Canvas Course. 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