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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Featured News

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Thanks for making EcoFest Awesome!

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Who had a blast celebrating Earth Day? We did! Wednesday’s EcoFest event on the quad drew crowds of students, faculty, and even visitors! All of us at SEA would like to thank our wonderful...

Posted: April 24, 2014, 12:54 PM

UMBC Community Garden wins SGA Prove-it grant funding

Along with Team Drive-Less (a proposal to install a car counter at the Commons Garage to indiciate when it is full), the proposed project, 'The Garden@ UMBC' won the top number of Prove-it votes...

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:41 PM

Sustainability Champions: Patrick Hixenbaugh, '14

Students play a huge role in fostering change & improvements

Interview Questions for Graduating Sustainability Leaders: We are conducting interviews with graduating student leaders to share their stories and inspire UMBC students for years to come. We are...

Posted: April 10, 2014, 4:49 PM