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

Grounds Maintenance – Facilities Management - UMBC

  • Green Department Program

  • Green Labs Program

  • Sustainability Functions at Work

 

Show Upcoming

Apr
28

Invasive Plant Art Workshop

Create paper from reused materials & invasive plants!

Location

Off Campus : OCA Mocha

Date & Time

April 28, 2023, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Invasive species are a threat to our forested spaces + native trees on campus. We need to spread awareness and take action on protecting our native forest species in the face of climate change....

Apr
21

Earth Day Service Project

Join us to volunteer w/ So What Else to celebrate Earth Day!

Location

Off Campus

Date & Time

April 21, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Join the Office of Sustainability for an Earth Day service project! We're working with So What Else on some gardening, weeding, and cleaning projects on April 21st from 3-5 PM. This is open to all...