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

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

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New Application Highlights UMBC's Sustainability

Explore UMBC's Sustainable Campus Features!

UMBC offers many opportunities for students to explore and experience different aspects of sustainability throughout the campus.  Students can engage with different sustainable systems on campus,...

Posted: October 1, 2019, 8:04 AM

UMBC Community Garden wins SGA Prove-it grant funding

Along with Team Drive-Less (a proposal to install a car counter at the Commons Garage to indiciate when it is full), the proposed project, 'The Garden@ UMBC' won the top number of Prove-it votes...

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:41 PM

A vote for Retriever Treasure in Prove It! can save you $$$

One Retriever's trash is another Retriever's Treasure!

Vote here for a thrift store from rescued items! SGA's Prove It! competition features many student groups looking to create real change on campus. This week, UMBC students vote for the grant...

Posted: March 21, 2014, 10:43 PM