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

Introducing Online Office Hours & Webinars!

Stay involved with sustainability!

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce that we will provide online office hours and webinars for the remainder of the spring semester. Online Office Hours We understand that you...

Posted: March 20, 2020, 8:21 AM

Green Office Program Relaunch (POSTPONED)

Out of an abundance of caution and based on USM guidance, we have made the decision to postpone the Green Office Program relaunch scheduled for Thursday, March 26.  We are working to identify a...

Posted: March 11, 2020, 8:08 AM

Help UMBC Recycle Beyond the Bag!

Recycle your plastic bags & film on campus

Did you know you can recycle your plastic film and bags on campus? UMBC is  participating in the NexTrex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Our goal is to divert 500 lbs of plastic bags and film...

Posted: March 9, 2020, 1:34 PM