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

Reflections of a Green Intern

i'm not good at introductions but its about sustainability

I can't properly articulate my job description as a UMBC France-Merrick Foundation intern. The position certainly has sustainability and environmental consciousness at its core, but the...

Posted: January 1, 2015, 3:34 PM

What's greener @UMBC this year? Peace out 2014!

Another year has passed by, and it's time to reflect on how far we have come, and where we will go next. As we innovate new ways to improve UMBC's environmental impact, we have seen more students,...

Posted: December 18, 2014, 1:58 PM

Turn Down Tuesdays

Turn down for what?...Finals Week!

Quadrupling your coffee intake.  Never taking your eyes off your computer. Falling asleep at your desk with your head on an open book.  Sound familiar?..... Welcome to finals week! As we...

Posted: December 9, 2014, 2:35 PM