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

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Featured News

Exploring three seas and a new model of study abroad

UMBC leading environmental sustainability here & abroad

Israel is home to three of the world’s most diverse marine systems – the Mediterranean, Red and Dead Seas. Although found in rare and remarkable proximity, each is distinguished by unique...

Posted: March 6, 2014, 4:55 PM

UMBC RecycleMania Parade 2014: Floats, food, music, & fun!

ReCet is organizing Recycle parade on Mon, March 10th @ 12

SEA has a float in the recycling parade! For more info & to get involved: RecycleMania parade on Monday, March 10th from 12-1/1:30! Rain/snow date will be Wednesday, March 12th at the...

Posted: March 5, 2014, 3:32 PM

Why I got arrested yesterday

Yesterday, I was arrested for opposing climate change. I, along with hundreds of other college students from UMBC and elsewhere, peacefully protested the proposed Keystone XL pipeline by...

Posted: March 3, 2014, 3:35 PM