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

 

Show Upcoming

Oct
25

Help Keep UMBC Beautiful

Invasive plant removal and tree plants

Location

The Commons Garage

Date & Time

October 25, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

UMBC received a 2019 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant for conservation landscaping near the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park and Herbert Run Greenway. Conservation landscaping provides habitat for local...

Oct
23

1st Annual UMBC Carpool Day

Learn about carpooling and enjoy free snacks and prizes!

Location

Lot 4

Date & Time

October 23, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

UMBC Parking Services invites the UMBC community to learn more about carpooling to campus on our 1st annual UMBC Carpool Day. This event is open to all UMBC students, staff, and faculty.  Learn...

Oct
23

Campus E-Cycling Event

Need to recycle your electronic items?

Location

Sherman Hall

Date & Time

October 23, 2019, 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Need to recycle your electronic items?  Bring your electronic items (no refrigerators) to the Courtyard located between the Sherman Buildings A and B Wings on Wednesday, October 23, 2019....