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

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May: Clean Commute Month & Bike to Work Day

Take part and get a t-shirt, guide, food, and prizes!

When: Fri May 16, 2014 6AM to 9AM Where: Santa's House (@ Catonsville Fire Station)754 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228 What: Participants in Bike to Work Day...

Posted: April 29, 2014, 12:27 PM

UMBC Community Garden wins SGA Prove-it grant funding

Along with Team Drive-Less (a proposal to install a car counter at the Commons Garage to indiciate when it is full), the proposed project, 'The Garden@ UMBC' won the top number of Prove-it votes...

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:41 PM

Celebrate Earth Day: hike, tree-planting & more (on campus)!

Join us for free, fun, green events all week!

Spring is blossoming at UMBC and we're ready to celebrate with Earth Day events.  Come out to enjoy an environmental festival on the quad, a tree planting, a nature hike, a green campus tour, and...

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:15 PM