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

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Non-Perishable Food Donations needed!

Food pantry donations for low-income Asian senior citizens

Look for the red donation boxes in: Commons: by the reception desk  Admin: by elevators on 1st floor  RAC: by front desk  UC: across from main entrance  Library: right side as you walk in...

Posted: November 3, 2014, 12:27 AM

UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies!

Development, Health, & the Environment track

UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies! Development, Health, and the Environment prepares students to identify and analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by economic...

Posted: June 10, 2013, 1:14 PM

BreakingGround funds new food justice & gardening project

The Community Program Grant to sponsor a new UMBC initative

Food for Thought: The UMBC Graduate Student Association will work with local partner Food for Thought to address “food deserts”: urban neighborhoods in which residents face significant challenges...

Posted: February 5, 2013, 11:30 AM