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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Got old Sneakers? Recycle them @ UMBC Starting Friday 9/6!
UMBC's First Athletics & Sustainability Office Partnership!
When & Where Starting Friday, September 9 old sneakers can be dropped off in the Equipment Room (114) at the Cheaspeake Employer's Insurance Areana ( formerly the UMBC Events Center). ...
Posted: August 9, 2022, 8:20 AM
Sustainability Office Releases New Waste Computer Game
What level of Zero Waste Champion are you?
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earthday UMBC's Sustainability Office has released a Waste 101 web-based computer game. This game tests your waste know-how on campus! What level of...
Posted: April 21, 2020, 9:46 AM
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
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