
Sustainability at the University of Maryland
The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.
The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.
Our global fight against the climate crisis is far from over. The University of Maryland will accelerate its goal to become a net carbon-neutral campus by 2025. It is my hope that these measures will help inspire every one of us to commit to the reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions for our planet and for our people.
SustainableUMD Magazine 2016The Office of Sustainability is proud to present the 2016 edition of SustainableUMD Magazine, a biennial publication that tells the story of incredible people and projects that have made UMD a national leader in sustainability. Read More |
October is National Energy Awareness MonthEnergy Awareness Month is a national effort to emphasize just how central energy is to our national prosperity, security and environmental well-being. The effort also helps increase recognition of the importance of sustainability in managing the nation’s energy resources. |
Sustainable Sculpture on UMD Campus Encourages RecyclingIf you’ve walked past Cole Field House recently, maybe you’ve noticed an odd new sculpture across the street. What looks like an accidentally broken fence with old water bottles stuck in it is actually a purposeful, relevant piece of art. Made completely of recycled water bottles and other recycled materials, the David C. Driskell Center’s Driskell Wishing Well stands as a concrete representation of how materials can be reused. |
Living Umbrellas at NextNOW FestLiving Umbrellas is a newly developed green infrastructure and experience from the minds of four individuals of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland. Nicholas Cloyd, Dr. David Tilley, Tim Williamson and Dr. Jose-Luis Izursa came together with the idea when one of them sat at a pool without shade. |
An Interview with Terrapin Trader's Mike PainterThe University of Maryland's Terrapin Trader plays a big role in campus sustainability by keeping unneeded but still useful products out of the landfills and reducing costs for new products. From computers, to furniture, to filing cabinets, the list goes on of what's available in this campus hidden treasure. Office of Sustainability intern, Blair Jackson, sat down with Mike Painter, manager of Terrapin Trader, to learn more. |
Join the monthly SustainableUMD Newsletter for updates on campus news, events, and opportunities! View our past newsletters.
Guides, programs, certifications, and commitments to empower all at UMD to advance sustainability progress!
Take ActionThe SustainableUMD Progress Hub displays campus sustainability metrics in interactive dashboards, celebrates stories of sustainable progress across the UMD community, and connects local action at UMD with global sustainability goals.
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UMD's Target to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions |
STARS rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education |
Purchased Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources |
Explore opportunities to get involved, adopt sustainable practices, and some of the sustainable policies, practices, and infrastructure implemented on campus. Sustainability is multifaceted and interconnected, and there are many linkages between these topics and beyond to the health, safety, and well-being of all.
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