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

Got Plastic?

30+ new locations on campus for plastics recycling!

UMBC now offers collection and recycling of all clean plastic bags, films, and wraps! These items can be placed into one of the 35 yellow bins located throughout campus. The bins will be placed on...

Posted: August 31, 2021, 10:45 AM

The Environmental & Climate Justice Studies Digital Hub

Call for Presentations/Panels

CALL for PARTICIPATION 2021 CONFERENCE and THEMATIC PROGRAM of EVENTS: – RADICAL CLIMATE JUSTICE for the GLOBAL COMMONS – On August 9, 2021 the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change...

Posted: August 26, 2021, 2:55 PM

Volunteer Opportunity with Baltimore City DPW

Help out the Baltimore City Farmers Market!

Looking for an easy opportunity to help the environment? Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is recruiting volunteers to help out at the farmers’ markets on Saturday and Sunday...

Posted: August 24, 2021, 9:00 AM