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

How I recycle while living on campus: repurposing a box

How I recycle while living on campus How repurposing a cardboard box as a recycling bin made me breath easier and recycle more in my room. By Samina Musa If you’re anything like me, you...

Posted: October 12, 2016, 1:33 PM

Eat Local Week at True Grits!

Next week, the UMBC dining hall, True Grits, features a locally sourced menu!  BeginsEndsName9/26/169/26/16Eat Local Week - Local Salad  It's Eat Local Week! Enjoy a fresh local salad feature at...

Posted: September 23, 2016, 12:04 PM

UMBC Sustainability over the years: green campus photo tour

1997 Faculty advocated to protect a large forested area, now called the Conservation and Environmental Research Area (CERA), from the pond to past the research center. There are wonderful trails...

Posted: September 6, 2016, 10:23 AM