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

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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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AASHE STARS Seal Gold

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Featured News

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Join up with the Food Recovery Network!

The Food Recovery Network is looking for Friday volunteers.

The Food Recovery Network is looking for volunteers to help drive recovered food from the Commons and Dining Hall to local homeless shelters. They are looking for drivers at 2:15 PM or 3:00 PM...

Posted: February 12, 2015, 8:59 PM

RecycleMania 2015

Catch the #GreenGrit

What is RecycleMania? RecycleMania is a competition between universities of all sizes to promote waste production on campuses across the country. Over 8 weeks UMBC will report our recycling and...

Posted: January 22, 2015, 6:15 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