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

Take Our Sustainability Survey & Win Some Swag

We want to hear from you!

We are conducting a survey to assess sustainability knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and practices of UMBC students, faculty, and staff. This will help us better understand how we can serve the UMBC...

Posted: August 19, 2020, 9:14 AM

Eco-Ambassador Applications STILL OPEN for next school year!

Applications will be closing Wednesday August 12th!

We are excited to be offering our Eco-Ambassador program virtually for the Fall 2020 semester!  What does an Eco-Ambassador do?  Shares resources and information to inspire fellow students...

Posted: August 3, 2020, 8:58 AM

Wellness Wednesday: A Guide to Home Composting

Join us August 5th for Wellness Wednesday!

Sustainability Matters is partnering with UMBC's Wellness Initiative (WIN) to host Wellness Wednesday on August 5th 12-1 PM. Below is a description of Wellness Wednesday Initiative and the event: ...

Posted: June 30, 2020, 1:15 PM