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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DGS Green Office Purchaser Training

Learn about Environmentally Preferable Office Supplies

Did you know that MD DGS has developed a training for purchasing environmentally preferable office supplies?  Did you know that if you participate in the training the UMBC Green Office Program...

Posted: April 12, 2022, 9:25 AM

UMBC launches new Green Office Progam

Both staff&faculty are leading green improvements in offices

On Wednesday, May 28th UMBC's Green Office Program launched after a year of development and piloting. Each of the 30 seats were filled with staff and faculty for a training on how to implement the...

Posted: June 2, 2014, 10:55 AM

New Retriever Exchange Group: Green Offices share supplies

Save time and money on new supplies, by reusing!

Julie Rosenthal is the Program Management Specialist in the Asian Studies Program but she has also taken the initative to launch a new group, to facilitate the exchange and sharing of office...

Posted: November 11, 2013, 4:36 PM