What You Can Do

UMBC’s vision for sustainability is inclusive of all people at all levels of their careers. The Office of Sustainability works with all Retrievers to design and promote initiatives that resonate with YOU and where you are in your sustainability journey. Sustainability programs are designed to appeal to students, faculty, and staff. Some programs are geared toward one demographic or another group on campus while other programs are intentionally designed to foster collaboration among all stakeholders.

All Retrievers

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  • Explore A Sustainable Campus

  • Get Involved with Sustainability

  • Go Zero Waste

Students

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  • Work and learn with your peers as Eco-Ambassadors

  • Residential Composting for your residence hall

  • Academic & Career Sustainability Opportunities

Faculty & Staff

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  • Green Department Program

  • Green Labs Program

  • Sustainability Functions at Work

 

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Mar
11

Stream Maintenance

Removing English ivy and trash from Herbert Run

Location

The Commons : Outside Yum Shoppe

Date & Time

March 11, 2016, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

We will be removing invasive species that kill trees and other beneficial organisms in the riparian zone as well as removing litter from the greenway around Herbert run. Please bring clothes you...

Mar
11

Environmental Mingle

Have snacks and discuss the environment!

Location

The Commons : Outside Yum Shoppe

Date & Time

March 11, 2016, 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Description

We will be discussing the successes of the Environmental Task Force so far this semester. We will have brownies and other snacks. Feel free to bring fruits, vegetables, snacks, and environmental...