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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Featured News

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Guest Blogger: Effective Campus Sustainability Messaging

Once after keynoting an event for a local university, a former English professor emailed me the following message: “Remember, Walt Whitman promised that the natural environment--whenever...

Posted: March 9, 2011, 9:41 AM

Guest Blogger: Breaking Down Silos

This is the second article from Brad McAllister, one of this month’s guest bloggers. Brad's first article about the sustainability “groundhog” cycle that keeps campus from advancing sustainability...

Posted: February 16, 2011, 11:32 AM

AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary Series:...

Full Title: AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary Series: Southern Illinois U Carbondale Welcome to the inaugural AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary  post! This is the first of a...

Posted: November 5, 2010, 2:26 PM