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

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Four Days, 2,200 Attendees, a 97% diversion rate, and...

Full Title: Four Days, 2,200 Attendees, a 97% diversion rate, and 10 Grants The 2011 AASHE Conference Moves Toward One Bag with the Help of the Glad Products Company: In October, the 2011 AASHE...

Posted: December 6, 2011, 3:08 PM

Session Recap >> Campus Sustainable Food Projects

Thanks to Alexa Bakker for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and help spread the great ideas presented at the conference! Presenters: Peggy F. Barlett, Emory...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 9:44 AM

Student Sustainability Research: The Culture of Water...

Full Title: Student Sustainability Research: The Culture of Water Consumption at New York University Similar to the highlights of campus sustainability case studies that have been profiled (here...

Posted: July 6, 2011, 11:31 AM