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

47 Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Reductions from recycling

Recyclemania sucesses making a difference in our CO2 levels!

In our 3rd week of Recyclemania UMBC's Cumulative Greenhouse Gas Reductions: 47 Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent, or 29 cars off the road, or the energy consumption of 13 households   Want...

Posted: February 22, 2013, 11:16 AM

Apply for a Campus Ecology Fellowship Grant by March 31st

With National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program

Calling all student environmental leaders! Are you looking to take your environmental leadership to the next level? National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program is currently accepting...

Posted: February 21, 2013, 2:27 PM