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. 

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AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

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Alternatives to driving: reducing emissions, gas & traffic

Trains, shuttles, buses & bikes provide relief for commutes

Visiting UMBC UMBC is located 10 minutes from BWI airport and in close proximity to Baltimore City. There are many ways to reach campus via public and private transportation. Trains,...

Posted: January 7, 2013, 2:13 PM

Plug into Recyclemania: New "Game Day: Basketball" Challenge

Let's get top place for greening & recycling- a team effort!

Every year, UMBC competes in RecycleMania from February through April! "Game Day: Basketball" is a new series of special categories for the 2013 competition which will compare schools based...

Posted: December 17, 2012, 1:05 PM

New Full-time Environmental Sustainability Coordinator!

UMBC's first staff member devoted to greening the loop

Hi everyone! Many of you across campus may remember me, others may have recently heard from me, and still more may just be hearing from me for the first time now!  I am honored and thrilled to...

Posted: December 13, 2012, 12:25 PM