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

Fall course: EDUC 299 'Save Our Trees—Stop the Ivy!'

Fall course: EDUC 299 'Save Our Trees—Stop the Ivy!' Hands on with landscape architect, horticulture experts EDUC 299 Save Our Trees—Stop the Ivy! Wed 2:30-3:30 ACIV-A Rm. 208 (Just 1...

Posted: July 30, 2015, 9:57 AM

Garden Coordinator Student Internship: Apply Today!

Garden Coordinator Student Internship with The Garden at UMBC Hours per week: approximately  10-15. Compensation: Upper level academic credit and/or service learning transcript notation The...

Posted: July 16, 2015, 3:06 PM

Apply to join UMBC's Eco-Ambassadors Team: Green our Campus!

Peer sustainability education group on campus creates change

Apply to join the UMBC Eco-Ambassador Team! Or nominate a star student. What does an Ambassador do?  Share resources and information to inspire fellow students about how and why to live green...

Posted: July 8, 2015, 10:33 AM