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

Electronic Recycling Drive Tomorrow! 8am to 2pm

Time to bring in all your e-waste!

On Friday June 6th, bring all your old/not working electronics to the E-Waste Collection Day at the Circle behind the RAC to recycle! Get ready for summer by clearing out your office/home of...

Posted: June 5, 2025, 10:50 AM

Electronic Recycling Drive Friday 6/6

Time to bring in all your e-waste!

On Friday June 6th, bring all your old/not working electronics to the E-Waste Collection Day at the Circle behind the RAC to recycle! Get ready for summer by clearing out your office/home of...

Posted: May 30, 2025, 8:52 AM

Last week to donate your items at move out!

Shop at the Retriever Restore for free!

This is the last week to use our green move out collection bins to donate your gently used items to the Retriever ReStore! Once donated, your items are collected and sorted by Office of...

Posted: May 19, 2025, 11:25 AM