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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BreakingGround funds new food justice & gardening project

The Community Program Grant to sponsor a new UMBC initative

Food for Thought: The UMBC Graduate Student Association will work with local partner Food for Thought to address “food deserts”: urban neighborhoods in which residents face significant challenges...

Posted: February 5, 2013, 11:30 AM

Residential Life Going Green; incorporating student input

From new construction to greening practices, Res Life is on

Black and Gold? Try Green and Gold Spend a few minutes in Patapsco Hall’s recently-completed addition, and you won’t have to be told it received one of the world’s top certifications for...

Posted: February 1, 2013, 4:11 PM

Check out the inside scoop: News on composting & recycling!

Stay up to date on how you can pitch in!

Report Departmental Recycling : Time for All StAR (All State Agencies Recycle) Survey! Total campus waste and recycling weights must be sent to the Maryland Department of the Environment....

Posted: January 28, 2013, 12:22 PM