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.
Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability supports & advances campus environmental performance & literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, & social well-being.
Progress Hub
The Progress Hub is the Office of Sustainability's new web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals.
Request a Sustainability Advisor Presentation
SustainableUMD Advisors introduce students to core sustainability concepts through an interactive lesson aimed at getting students involved on campus.
Sustainability Fund Applications Open
The Sustainability Fund is open to all students, staff, and faculty to implement sustainability projects on campus. Applications are due Oct 15th (priority) and Jan 15th.
Sustainability at UMD
SustainableUMD refers to the campus-wide commitment to environmental responsibility. Any student, staff, or faculty can contribute to the SustainableUMD Network through research, academics, operations, or individual actions. Together we can tackle some of humanity’s grand challenges.
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Office of Sustainability
The University of Maryland Office of Sustainability supports SustainableUMD through facilitating the development and implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and programs for the campus community. It supports the university and the Sustainability Council in identifying and tracking progress towards key sustainability goals.
UMD Office of Sustainability
Measuring Progress
The 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.
Explore the Progress HubSustainability News from University of Maryland
$2M NSF Award Funds AI Investigation of Biopolymers for Biodegradable Plastics
New Mural ‘Brightens’ Regents Drive Garage
The Dirty Details of McKeldin’s Trash
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