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
Featured News
Showing items tagged energy. Show All
Turn Down Tuesdays
Turn down for what?...Finals Week!
Quadrupling your coffee intake. Never taking your eyes off your computer. Falling asleep at your desk with your head on an open book. Sound familiar?..... Welcome to finals week! As we...
Posted: December 9, 2014, 2:35 PM
Turn Down Tuesdays
Turn down for what?.. Thanksgiving!
Are you going home this Thanksgiving? If leaving an on campus residency for the break, remember to unplug all unnecessary appliances, unplug all lights, chargers, etc., and set the thermostat to...
Posted: November 25, 2014, 5:21 PM
Turn Down Tuesdays
Turn down for what?...Energy conservation!
When you leave a room, even if just for a little bit, turn off the lights! Lighting accounts for 31% of electricity use on campus; this number can be lowered by the simple flip of a switch when...
Posted: November 17, 2014, 10:19 PM
- Go to page 1
- Go to page 2
- Go to page 3
- …
- Go to page 13