The School for Environment and Sustainability fosters many things, including the entrepreneurial spirit and talents that turn into services, products, or businesses.

Are you a SEAS student or graduate who owns a small business, or offers a service or goods? Email us at seas-communications@umich.edu, and we'll add you to this growing list, so our community can support your business during this challenging season! 

Our hope is to compile a comprehensive list of small businesses and services led by SEAS community members that we can support, for those who opt to shop this season.

• Brewery Vivant | Grand Rapids, MI (Goods available at local suppliers. Check their website for details!) Alumna Kris Spaulding: “Sustainability is one of the brewery's core values, and we work to stay true to it in every realm of our business.” Read more here.
   
• Independent Consultant Services | Virtual 
  Alumna Rosemary Lapka is an advocate for change, collaborator, and facilitator for identifying challenges and developing actionable solutions. She works with businesses, organizations, and individuals to identify levers for positive change. Reach out for more information about these services here.
   
• Emergence Collective Capacity Building Consulting | Virtual 
  Alumna Lauren Beriont’s organization specializes in interdisciplinary approaches and a spirit of curiosity. Her team is prepared to help you explore the big questions that keep you up at night. Learn more about their services here.
   
• The Best Part of Us | Sally Cole-Misch 
  Check out this fiction novel centered around environmental themes written by SEAS alumna Sally Cole-Misch.
   
• Lillian Augusta | Sustainable Hair Products 
  Alumna Jannice Newson is the founder of Lillian Augusta. “I remember the first time I got braids," she said. "I loved the style, but didn’t realize they’d leave my scalp itchy, my face breaking out, and neck sore. These issues return every time I wear braids. As an environmental scientist, I want to solve this problem for my community.” Sign up for the latest information on Lillian Augusta products here.
   
• Jenna Happach | Nature Prints
  Current student Jenna Happach makes handmade linoleum prints that are available in black or green ink for $15 each. Contact her through email for either print at: jhappach@umich.edu (see photo of prints above).
   
• Bethany Louria | Photography 
  SEAS alumna Bethany Louria specializes in landscape photos and portraits. 
   
• Larry Borum III  | Musician
  Current SEAS student Larry Borum III is a musician who also collaborates to create beats and tunes for others upon request. Learn more via the link above.
   
• Victoria (Tori) Griffin | Graphic Design & Jewelry Maker
  SEAS alumna Victoria Griffin creates environmentally focused jewelry and graphic design. Learn more via the link above and check out her Instagram here.
   
• Heather Newberry | Photography
  Current SEAS student Heather Newberry is a nature and portrait photographer. Learn more about her services above and check out her Instagram here.
   
• Kari Paine | Photography and Graphic Design
  Alumna Kari Paine offers photography, graphic design, and communication strategy services. Learn more via her website and Instagram here.