What UMBC is Doing

44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

Over 20 sustainability web tools to explore campus features, review green data, and measure your own impact

UMBC has a history of working to implement sustainable practices on campus while also researching sustainable opportunities in the classroom. These actions create and demonstrate positive social, economic, and environmental impacts both locally and globally. 

Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

Plastic Film Recycling Is Available On Campus!

Have an excess of plastic grocery bags, Amazon mailers, packing pillows, or other single use, filmy plastics that cant go in our regular recycling? Help keep them out of the landfill by bringing...

Posted: November 20, 2024, 10:55 AM

Campus-Wide Clothing Swap This Friday on the Quad!

In need of a closet refresh?

Bring a bag of your old clothes/accessories to the Commons Quad anytime between 11 and 2pm this Friday, 11/15 to swap with other members of the campus community! Faculty, staff and students are...

Posted: November 14, 2024, 12:49 PM

VIRTUAL Climate Action Town Hall Today, 11/11!

Have questions, concerns, or ideas related to climate action or sustainability on campus? Jump on and join the Office of Sustainability to share and contribute to our update of UMBC's Climate...

Posted: November 11, 2024, 8:11 AM