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

Help UMBC Recycle Beyond the Bag!

Recycle your plastic bags & film on campus

Did you know you can recycle your plastic film and bags on campus? UMBC is  participating in the NexTrex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Our goal is to divert 500 lbs of plastic bags and film...

Posted: March 9, 2020, 1:34 PM

UMBC Home to New Outdoor Air Quality Monitor

The Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management are excited to share that a new outdoor air quality monitor has been installed at UMBC!  This project uses laser particle counters to...

Posted: February 28, 2020, 11:46 AM

Giving Day: Support Retriever Essentials

Help them get to 100 donors!

As part of giving day, the Office of Sustainability is proud to support Retriever Essentials and you can too. Join the #BlackandGoldRush today by giving to Retriever Essentials to help fight food...

Posted: February 27, 2020, 9:18 AM