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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

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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. 

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Trying out the RAC Bike Share Program "Retrieverfleet"

The weather is getting nice, and I'm testing out a new ride!

This weekend, I used UMBC’s Bike Share for the first time- I don’t have a car and needed to do some nearby errands that were not on UMBC Transit’s bus routes.   It was super easy: I showed my...

Posted: April 3, 2015, 12:53 AM

May: Clean Commute Month & Bike to Work Day

Take part and get a t-shirt, guide, food, and prizes!

When: Fri May 16, 2014 6AM to 9AM Where: Santa's House (@ Catonsville Fire Station)754 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228 What: Participants in Bike to Work Day...

Posted: April 29, 2014, 12:27 PM