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

Don't dump it, donate it! Student reusables collection!

Students are leading a sustainability campaign called "retriever treasure', collecting donations from residence halls as students begin the process of moving out, to prevent reusable items from...

Posted: May 11, 2016, 4:23 PM

How to sort your recycling & compost!

What to Recycle:  Aluminum cans, metals, paper, cardboard, glass, plastics. Paper: In academic and administrative areas, paper is collected separately.      What to Compost:  DO NOT...

Posted: April 26, 2016, 2:51 PM

News Round Up: Sustainability in the Retriever Weekly

UMBC Green Office Program Promotes Conservation Actions The program is straightforward: offices are encouraged to become “green office certified” by meeting a number of requirements on a...

Posted: April 25, 2016, 12:43 PM