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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Celebrate Earth Day: hike, tree-planting & more (on campus)!

Join us for free, fun, green events all week!

Spring is blossoming at UMBC and we're ready to celebrate with Earth Day events.  Come out to enjoy an environmental festival on the quad, a tree planting, a nature hike, a green campus tour, and...

Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:15 PM

New Retriever Exchange Group: Green Offices share supplies

Save time and money on new supplies, by reusing!

Julie Rosenthal is the Program Management Specialist in the Asian Studies Program but she has also taken the initative to launch a new group, to facilitate the exchange and sharing of office...

Posted: November 11, 2013, 4:36 PM

Green Commute Options: Save Gas, Save Cash, & cut emissions

Try transit shuttles, a bus, a bike, a zip car, or carpool!

Transportation Guide Know your options:   6 Transit Shuttle Buses http://umbc.edu/transit   UMBC’s Carpooling Program Connect with UMBC carpoolers   http://umbc.edu/go/alternetrides/...

Posted: May 23, 2013, 3:55 PM