Mike Schechtman (Ecology Center Director, 1971-1973)

Mike Schechtman discusses his uprbringing and what inspired him to become the Second Director of the Ecology Center.

Mike Schechtman talks about the relationship between the Ecology Center and the University's School of Natural Resources. 

Mike Schechtman recounts why he became interested in environmentalism and how his experiences at summer camp inspired him to love the outdoors.

Mike Schechtman speaks about how the Ecology Center ran and grew the recycling program, as well as the relationships the Ecology Center shared with other companies and the Ann Arbor community. 

Mike Schechtman recounts the different kinds of people and companies who opposed the Ecology Center's mission and actions. Specifically, he examines those who opposed the recycling efforts.

Mike Schechtman discusses working with ecology centers across the country to spread ideas and organize strategically.

Mike Schechtman examines his role as Director of the Ecology Center, his relationship with SNRE, and certain programmatic aspects relating to different social movements.

Part 1: Mike Schechtman speaks about his experiences towards the end and after his tenure as Director of the Ecology Center

Part 2: Mike Schechtman speaks about his experiences towards the end and after his tenure as Director of the Ecology Center