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

Turn Down Tuesday: Get Ready for Earth Day

As a prelude to this Wednesday's Earth Day, let us all come together to realize the importance of respecting our Earth.  As our home, the Earth provides us with everything we could possibly need....

Posted: April 21, 2015, 9:29 AM

Turn Down Tuesday: It's (finally) Spring!

What do you think about this beautiful weather?!    It’s been great to see UMBC’s Hillside Apartment residents opening their windows to cool down rather than turn on their air conditioners. ...

Posted: April 14, 2015, 11:47 AM

"Ebb & Flow" is a modern dance piece inspired by nature

Will be performed on Earth Day at URCAD 2015!

As a double major in Environmental Studies and Dance, I try to find ways to connect my two fields and have been able to do this through my choreography. I tend to use my personal observations...

Posted: April 12, 2015, 11:16 PM