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

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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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RecycleMania 2015

Catch the #GreenGrit

What is RecycleMania? RecycleMania is a competition between universities of all sizes to promote waste production on campuses across the country. Over 8 weeks UMBC will report our recycling and...

Posted: January 22, 2015, 6:15 PM

Students are excited for new carpool spaces in Lot 4!

'A' permit carpooling commuters get spots until 10:30am

Designated spots in Lot 4 will be open only to cars with 2 or more valid 'A' permits until 10:30am. After 10:30am, those spots are open to any commuter! Need a carpool? Don't worry! Find your...

Posted: January 22, 2015, 10:38 AM

Reflections of a Green Intern

i'm not good at introductions but its about sustainability

I can't properly articulate my job description as a UMBC France-Merrick Foundation intern. The position certainly has sustainability and environmental consciousness at its core, but the...

Posted: January 1, 2015, 3:34 PM