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

Putting the E in rEcycling: Campus electronic waste...

Full Title: Putting the E in rEcycling: Campus electronic waste initiatives As the pros and cons of a “plugged in” generation continue to be debated, another crucial component of the discussion...

Posted: June 10, 2011, 5:10 PM

Putting the E in rEcycling: Campus electronic waste...

Full Title: Putting the E in rEcycling: Campus electronic waste initiatives As the pros and cons of a “plugged in” generation continue to be debated, another crucial component of the discussion...

Posted: June 10, 2011, 5:10 PM

AASHE Student Diary Series: Students Take on the...

Full Title: AASHE Student Diary Series: Students Take on the STARS Reporting Process This special STARS edition of the AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary series follows three students who...

Posted: June 3, 2011, 7:08 PM