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. 

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Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

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Featured News

Apply to join UMBC's Eco-Ambassadors Team: Green our Campus!

Peer sustainability education group on campus creates change

Apply to join the UMBC Eco-Ambassador Team! (Or nominate a student)  What does an Ambassador do?  Share resources and information to inspire fellow students about how and why to live green...

Posted: September 14, 2017, 1:10 PM

Welcome Wk Eco Events: Hike, Garden, & Shop Green!

Live green! Whether hiking campus trails, shopping at the campus yard sale, trying out the shuttle, grabbing a bike from the bike share, checking out the farmers market, or volunteering at the...

Posted: August 16, 2017, 11:36 AM