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. 

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AASHE STARS Seal Gold

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2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

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Featured News

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Turn Down Tuesdays

Turn down for what?...Energy conservation!

The Eco-Ambassadors & Climate Action Steering Committee presents "Turn Down Tuesdays," a new series with energy saving fun facts and tips! As the temperatures get cooler outside, set your...

Posted: November 11, 2014, 3:01 PM

Why I got arrested yesterday

Yesterday, I was arrested for opposing climate change. I, along with hundreds of other college students from UMBC and elsewhere, peacefully protested the proposed Keystone XL pipeline by...

Posted: March 3, 2014, 3:35 PM

When you do the math, our energy use adds up

Short and simple first steps to help the planet

The greenest, cleanest energy is the energy we save! Behind the scenes, Facilities Management, the Climate Change Task Force and especially our campus Energy Manager have been hard at work...

Posted: December 19, 2013, 3:38 PM