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

RecycleMania 2014: Events Calendar- Get in the game!

Recycle & Reduce to WIN this intercollegiate competition!

Help UMBC win Recyclemania, the 8 week intercollegiate competition ending March 30th!  Reduce, reuse & recycle!   RecycleMania: Green Pledge Photobooth Fri, February 14th | 12-1pm | Commons...

Posted: February 10, 2014, 5:34 PM

Apply: Environmental Service Spring Break Trip- visit parks

The environmental awareness ASB trip, A Better Impact, is still open and accepting participants! Click here to be a part of it by applying, or click here to support by donating! "The mission...

Posted: February 5, 2014, 1:01 PM

First meeting of the semester Mon 02/03 at NOON, Common 332!

Be an ELEMENT of Change this semester and join The Force!

Hello Everyone! Looking forward to seeing each of you at our first meeting tomorrow, Monday Feb 3rd at NOON in the Commons, room 332! It will be an exciting and interesting one with free pizza...

Posted: February 2, 2014, 5:55 PM