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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Getting to Grid Positive: What it Took and Why It’s...

Full Title: Getting to Grid Positive: What it Took and Why It’s Important The below article was written by Diane Van Der Ploeg, President of Butte College. At Butte College – located in...

Posted: June 30, 2011, 8:12 AM

APA Special Issue: Psychology & Global Climate Change

In August of 2009, I wrote about the findings from the report of the American Psychological Association's (APA) task force studying the interface between psychology and global climate change....

Posted: May 26, 2011, 10:11 PM

Smart Microgrids on College & University Campuses

There are numerous reasons campuses are beginning to implement smart microgrids (small-scale versions of centralized electricity systems). Many are interested in improving the ability to measure...

Posted: May 18, 2011, 12:30 PM