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

Calling all present and past SEAers: ecofest staff needed!

You get your own tshirt! Tie-died and Stenciled. Read inside

Hey awesome SEA peeps! Last meeting was great. We had an activity, updates, and in workgroups we worked on Retriever Treasure and EcoFest. Our next meeting will the THE MOST IMPORTANT MEETING...

Posted: April 11, 2014, 7:43 AM

Sustainability Champions: Patrick Hixenbaugh, '14

Students play a huge role in fostering change & improvements

Interview Questions for Graduating Sustainability Leaders: We are conducting interviews with graduating student leaders to share their stories and inspire UMBC students for years to come. We are...

Posted: April 10, 2014, 4:49 PM

Ongoing Projects

Info from our latest email about what SEA is up to

Hey awesome SEA peeps! Last meeting we discussed our plans for EcoFest, Jug Bay, UNICEF tap project, and Samaritan Women (an organization that helps women who have been victims of...

Posted: April 7, 2014, 12:03 AM