UMBC was named by the Princeton Review as one of the Top 50 Green Colleges! We're proud of the hard work being done across campus to make UMBC green! Thank you to all of our campus partners for...
January 11, 2024
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Do you know what to compost on campus?
This semester our office has been all about compost, from our Eco-Ambassador projects to the focus of our behind-the-scenes operations. That work has paid off! We've succeeded in doubling the...
December 19, 2023
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UMBC recognized for top performance in the water category
The 2023 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities by country, institution type, and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability...
November 16, 2023
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Join our office in welcoming him to UMBC!
Taylor Smith has joined UMBC as the university’s new Assistant Director of Sustainability. Taylor has previously worked in the private sector as an environmental engineer and sustainability...
November 15, 2023
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Learn more about her work on invasive species on campus!
Our Sustainability Fellow, Bella Dastvan, recently wrapped up her fellowship, but her work on invasive species will certainly outlast her tenure with our office! Check out this great article from...
July 10, 2023
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How to handle poor air quality conditions
You've probably heard a lot more about air quality in the past few days...and for good reason! Air quality is consistently an issue in the Baltimore region (especially in the summer), but the...
June 8, 2023
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Our Climate Corps Fellow was published in Facilities Manager
UMBC's Office of Sustainability's Climate Corps Fellow, Bella Dastvan recently had her work highlighted in "Facilities Manager." Bella has spent her year surveying invasive species on our campus...
June 2, 2023
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Check out the impact our EAs made this year!
Each year we publish an annual report highlighting the impact and accomplishments of our Eco-Ambassador program! The final report for 2022-2023 has been published. We had 8 Eco-Ambassadors who...
June 1, 2023
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Check out these student-created videos about compost at UMBC
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during...
May 8, 2023
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The Pl@ntNet API is a powerful tool for plant enthusiasts and professionals alike. The API allows users to easily identify plants and flowers by submitting a photo or image of the plant in...
April 19, 2023
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