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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Week 2 UMBC Update on RecyleMania - BIG GAINS

20.3% of the 106,747 pounds was recycled

In week 2 of Recyclmania, UMBC showed its "green" spirit and tripled the percentage of trash we recycled from 6% to over 20%. For the second week of the competition UMBC recycled over 10 tons of...

Posted: February 16, 2011, 4:16 PM

RecycleMania Kicks Off 2011 Collegiate Recycling Competition

UMBC Launches RecycleMania Contest

Web site: http://recyclemaniacs.org RecycleMania Kicks Off 2011 Collegiate Recycling Competition… – 11th Annual Tournament Taps Campus Rivalries to Promote Conservation – STAMFORD, Conn. (Feb. 9,...

Posted: February 11, 2011, 4:24 PM