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

New MyUMBC Group - Free Stuff

Similiar to the "Buy Nothing" Groups that are Popular

About This NEW Group THIS SITE IS NOT TO GIVE AWAY UMBC PROPERTY OR SUPPLIES. One person's "stuff" is another person's "treasure".  If students, faculty or staff have items they own, that they...

Posted: October 22, 2021, 1:13 PM

Call for Projects

UMBC Interdisciplinary CoLab, Summer 2022

The Call for Projects is out for CoLab 2022! Interested parties can find details about the proposal process, CoLab in general, and all past projects at: https://iaac.umbc.edu/. People are also...

Posted: October 22, 2021, 11:56 AM

Green Retriever Residential Composting Program

Last Call to sign up!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Fall 2021 sign ups for the Green Retriever Residential Composting Program are closing on Monday, November 1. All sign ups, roommate agreements and pick ups of the...

Posted: October 22, 2021, 8:02 AM