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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Env. Task Force's campus clean ups featured in The Retriever
Pig Pen Pond is a site of UMBC research. Photo by James Gallagher. STUDENT LIFE Environmental task force strives to beautify campus BY CARRIE COOK • MARCH 16, 2017 CARRIE COOK...
Posted: March 17, 2017, 1:58 PM
Energy Saving Tips: hibernate computers & take stairs
There are many ways in which students and faculty can play their part in energy conservation at UMBC. The campus has reduced carbon emissions by 15.5% since 2007 (when President Hrabowski signed...
Posted: March 13, 2017, 3:11 PM
Energy Saving Tip: Mindful use of Handicap Door Buttons
Why you shouldn't necessarily push the handicap button... Waste of Energy: Heating & cooling of the building escapes Reduces the lifespan of the equipment A campus estimates the cost...
Posted: March 13, 2017, 2:32 PM
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