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

Campus-Wide Waste Guide at UMBC

Use this guide to help you sort your waste on campus!

Did you know UMBC has 5 streams of waste for the campus community to use? With 5 streams, we know sorting can be confusing. Use this guide to improve your waste-sorting skills and help UMBC divert...

Posted: December 10, 2024, 12:16 PM

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