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

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Sustainability in Collegiate Athletics Online Community

AASHE Community to share best practices in sports!

Sustainability in Collegiate Athletics Online Community This new online community is geared toward those who want to collaborate and share resources around sustainability in athletics. The...

Posted: March 1, 2023, 10:58 AM

Got old Sneakers? Recycle them @ UMBC Starting Friday 9/6!

UMBC's First Athletics & Sustainability Office Partnership!

When & Where Starting Friday, September 9 old sneakers can be dropped off in the Equipment Room (114) at the Cheaspeake Employer's Insurance Areana ( formerly the UMBC Events Center). ...

Posted: August 9, 2022, 8:20 AM

Plug into Recyclemania: New "Game Day: Basketball" Challenge

Let's get top place for greening & recycling- a team effort!

Every year, UMBC competes in RecycleMania from February through April! "Game Day: Basketball" is a new series of special categories for the 2013 competition which will compare schools based...

Posted: December 17, 2012, 1:05 PM