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

Apply: Sustainable Development & Conservation in Costa Rica

Applications are now being accpeted to UMBC's new program

The Dept. of Geography & Environmental Systems is leading an international field course to Costa Rica from June 1-15, 2014.  Dr. Maggie Holland of the Dept. of Geography &...

Posted: January 13, 2014, 12:59 PM

8 Weeks of RecycleMania 2014 to start on Feb 2nd at UMBC!

Recycle & Reduce to WIN this intercollegiate competition!

Join UMBC as we strive to recycle more than ever! Last year we saw our recycling rates climb to an all time high: 40%! Let's beat not only our record, but other schools' too! RecycleMania is...

Posted: January 7, 2014, 12:53 PM