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

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Featured News

Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Virtually

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The first Earth Day sparked the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, and the creation of the Environmental Protection...

Posted: April 22, 2020, 9:11 AM

Sustainability Office Releases New Waste Computer Game

What level of Zero Waste Champion are you?

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earthday UMBC's Sustainability Office has released a Waste 101 web-based computer game. This game tests your waste know-how on campus!  What level of...

Posted: April 21, 2020, 9:46 AM

Virtual Kids Club Earth Day Craft Tutorials

Keep the kids entertained with these fun Earth Day Crafts!

Didn't log in on Saturday for the virtual OCA Mohca kids club? No worries because you can still access the tutorials! For a written out step-by-step guide of all the crafts check out this...

Posted: April 13, 2020, 10:00 AM