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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CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY VIRTUALLY!
April 1 - April 30: Earth Day Ecochallenge Earth Day Ecochallenge is a 30-day environmental and social engagement program happening from April 1-30. Participants select actions to take...
Posted: April 3, 2020, 10:48 AM
Turn Down Tuesday: Get Ready for Earth Day
As a prelude to this Wednesday's Earth Day, let us all come together to realize the importance of respecting our Earth. As our home, the Earth provides us with everything we could possibly need....
Posted: April 21, 2015, 9:29 AM
Celebrate Earth Day: hike, tree-planting & more (on campus)!
Join us for free, fun, green events all week!
Spring is blossoming at UMBC and we're ready to celebrate with Earth Day events. Come out to enjoy an environmental festival on the quad, a tree planting, a nature hike, a green campus tour, and...
Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:15 PM